Following the fall of the Awami government after mass uprisings, several of its ministers and MPs went into hiding. While some have been seen in various countries, four former ministers have now been spotted together in the UK. The ministers—Abdur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury, and Shafiqul Rahman Chowdhury—face accusations of enforced disappearances, genocide, and conspiracy against Bangladesh.

BNP leader and personal physician Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain stated that doctors at the London Clinic have commenced a full medical check-up for Begum Khaleda Zia. Over the next four days, she will undergo various tests, and doctors will visit her at home. Khaleda Zia traveled to London in January for advanced medical treatment. From January 8 to 24, she was hospitalized at The Clinic in London. Since then, she has been receiving treatment at the residence of Tarique Rahman. Over the past two months, she has not required hospitalization, with specialists visiting her at home for any necessary tests. The 79-year-old leader suffers from liver cirrhosis, kidney issues, heart conditions, diabetes, arthritis, and other health complications.

The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka announced that 17,000 metric tons of food aid for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh have arrived in Chattogram. The aid, sourced from American farmers, will be distributed through the World Food Programme to over one million refugees. The U.S. reiterated its commitment to humanitarian assistance and urged other donor nations and international partners to step up their contributions.

A violent clash between two groups in Sunamganj’s Jamalpur village left 40 people injured, including five who suffered gunshot wounds. The dispute originated from a Facebook post related to a longstanding land conflict between the factions of Lebu Mia and Raj Uddin. The situation escalated into a fierce confrontation on Tuesday, involving firearms and traditional weapons. Authorities are investigating the incident.

In March, Rumor Scanner detected 298 cases of misinformation spreading across the internet. In comparison, 271 cases were identified in January and 268 in February. Among the March cases, at least 27 were related to rape. Political misinformation accounted for 105 cases, making up 35% of the total. Other categories included 103 cases of national issues, 12 international, 36 religious, 3 related to entertainment and literature, 3 educational, 12 cases of fraud, and 16 cases related to sports. The majority of false information, 143 cases, was video-based. Among the detected misinformation, 168 were outright false, 97 were misleading, and 31 were distorted. Facebook was the primary platform for spreading misinformation, with 273 instances. Additionally, Indian media propagated four misleading reports involving Bangladesh, and three instances of misinformation were spread from Indian social media accounts and pages.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) intercepted seven Indian cows at Doarabazar early Wednesday morning. Two separate patrol teams seized four and three cows, respectively. The estimated market value of the seized cattle is around Tk 560,000. However, the smugglers managed to flee. The battalion commander, Lt. Col. A.K.M. Zakaria Kadir, stated that the cattle have been handed over to the Sunamganj Customs Office and that border surveillance will remain strict.

Shakil Uzzaman, a leader of the Gano Adhikar Parishad, declared that their party would fight against extortion, corruption, and land grabbing. He emphasized, "Our truck symbol represents liberation for the oppressed and persecuted people of this country." The party has announced plans to field candidates in all 300 constituencies for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Elections and has already formed committees at the district, upazila, and ward levels.

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has been hospitalized in Karachi due to fever and infection. Medical examinations have been conducted, and doctors are closely monitoring his condition. Party leaders have reassured the public that his health is improving. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has been receiving regular updates and has wished him a swift recovery.

The Yemeni Armed Forces have launched missile and drone attacks on the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman. Brigadier Yahya Saree confirmed this was the third attack in the past 24 hours, calling it part of Yemen’s response against enemy positions. Yemen’s Ansarullah movement has warned that as long as "the Zionist regime" continues to blockade Gaza, attacks on ships and occupied territories will persist. This escalation follows multiple U.S. airstrikes in Sanaa, Sa’ada, and Hudaydah, which killed three civilians.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has announced plans for an expanded military operation to take control of more areas in Gaza. Katz stated, "A significant portion of the population will be evacuated from combat zones." He urged Gazans to view the eradication of Hamas and the return of Israeli hostages as the only way to end the war. Israel has already established a buffer zone within Gaza and expanded areas surrounding the enclave. Additionally, a large security zone has been set up in the Netzarim Corridor at the heart of Gaza. Israeli leaders have suggested they are working towards implementing a plan supported by former U.S. President Donald Trump.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi may meet Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit, according to Dr. Khalilur Rahman, the Chief Adviser’s special envoy. During a press briefing on Wednesday, he stated, "Dr. Yunus is the next chairman of BIMSTEC, so discussions with all national leaders regarding future plans are necessary. A request has been made for a meeting with PM Modi, and we are optimistic that it will take place." Dr. Yunus is set to depart for Bangkok at 9 AM on Thursday and is scheduled to return on Friday at 8 PM.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has warned that political parties that embrace authoritarianism will suffer the same fate as the Awami League. He reaffirmed that democracy remains the best system and stressed the need for electoral, legal, and judicial reforms. He urged citizens to vote for policy-driven governance and ensure fair elections.

Latifur Rahman Kochi, a schoolteacher and BNP leader, succumbed to injuries sustained in a road accident in Bagha, Rajshahi. He was returning home from Mirganj Bazaar on his motorcycle when he collided with a stray dog and fell onto the road. He was critically injured and later died while undergoing treatment at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital. Kochi was previously an organizational secretary of the district's Tanti Dal and JASAS.

The 25th BIMSTEC Senior Officials' Meeting began today in Bangkok, ahead of the upcoming summit on April 4, 2025. A five-member delegation led by Foreign Secretary Md. Jasim Uddin is representing Bangladesh. The meeting will discuss free trade agreements, trade facilitation, customs cooperation, and investment opportunities.

Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury credited police vigilance for ensuring a peaceful Eid. He noted that law enforcement officers worked tirelessly to maintain security, and their leaves were canceled for this purpose. He also assured that while criminals will be dealt with firmly, innocent citizens will not be harassed.