Following two powerful earthquakes in Myanmar and Thailand, Bangladesh faces the risk of a similar magnitude earthquake, warns the Fire Service and Civil Defense. Fire Service official Talha Bin Jasim stated that regions such as Chattogram, Sylhet, Mymensingh, and Dhaka are at high risk. Authorities urge adherence to the Bangladesh National Building Code 2020 for earthquake-resistant structures, reinforcement of old and risky buildings, strengthening fire safety measures, securing gas, water, and electricity lines, raising awareness, keeping emergency hotlines handy, training volunteers, storing emergency supplies, and cooperating with disaster management authorities.

Security Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury assured that there are no imminent security threats in Dhaka during Eid-ul-Fitr. He emphasized that law enforcement agencies, including police, BGB, and Ansar personnel, are ensuring tight security despite not having holidays. Chowdhury also monitored ticket sales to prevent overpricing in transport hubs.

A private hospital in Kasba, Brahmanbaria, was vandalized by enraged relatives after a 20-year-old woman, Shakiba Akter, died following a C-section surgery. Her family accused the hospital of medical malpractice, claiming that staff fled after the death. Police intervened to control the situation and sent the body for an autopsy. Legal proceedings are underway.

Ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, a surge in travelers crossing the Jamuna Bridge resulted in toll revenues of 3.38 million dollars in just 24 hours. A total of 48,335 vehicles used the bridge, as people from 23 northern districts returned home for the holiday. Despite the heavy traffic on the Dhaka-Tangail-Jamuna Bridge Highway, authorities managed to prevent major congestion, ensuring a smooth journey for homebound travelers.

Bangladesh’s Ambassador to Mexico, Mushfiqur Fazal Ansari, has hailed the Yunus administration’s decision to partner with Elon Musk’s Starlink as a strategic move. In an interview with The Diplomat, he highlighted how this agreement would enhance Bangladesh’s technological ties with the U.S. and strengthen diplomatic relations with Washington. The deal aims to boost economic opportunities, increase employment, and provide uninterrupted internet access for Bangladeshi freelancers working with international outsourcing firms.

Bangladesh’s central bank is launching a major initiative to recover $25 billion laundered abroad, targeting 11 influential families suspected of illicit financial transfers to the UK, UAE, USA, Malaysia, and Singapore. Al Jazeera reports that a single family is accused of laundering assets worth $15 billion, including withdrawing 90% of deposits from a single bank. Governor Ahsan H. Mansur confirmed that Bangladesh Bank has begun discussions with British authorities and legal experts in London to seize and repatriate the stolen funds.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that America must "take over" Greenland to ensure global stability. During a visit to a U.S. military base in Greenland, Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance discussed Arctic security with stationed troops. Vance emphasized that without American leadership, China and Russia would dominate the region. He criticized Denmark’s leadership for underinvesting in Greenland’s security infrastructure, stating, "Our dispute isn’t with the people of Greenland but with Denmark’s leadership."

NCP Chief Organizer Sarjis Alam has expressed his lifelong aspiration to see Dr. Muhammad Yunus serve as the elected Prime Minister of Bangladesh for five years. In a social media post, Sarjis reiterated this desire, recalling how Yunus was appointed as head of the interim government following a mass uprising last year. Eight months have passed since then, marked by significant political challenges.

The U.S. State Department has canceled the visas of nearly 300 international students for participating in pro-Palestinian protests at American universities. Speaking at a press conference in Guyana, Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated, "We are doing this every day. Whenever we find protesters involved, we revoke their visas." He warned that if this policy continues, there will soon be no protesting students left. "We granted them visas to study, not to become social activists or disrupt our campuses," he added.

The death toll from Friday’s 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has surged to 1,002, according to the country’s military government. Thirty people remain missing, and over 1,600 have been injured. Images from hospitals show patients lying outside as facilities struggle to accommodate the wounded. Many victims, covered in dust and blood, arrived from remote areas via cars and pickup trucks. The earthquake also caused significant damage to infrastructure, including roads and hospitals. Myanmar’s military chief Min Aung Hlaing has visited hospitals to assess the situation.

Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has urged young people to embrace entrepreneurship, calling salaried employment "a modern form of servitude." Speaking at Peking University in China, he emphasized that eradicating poverty is the primary goal of the new Bangladesh administration. He acknowledged numerous challenges ahead but stressed that overcoming them requires the collective participation of all citizens. "Many young people in my country are fighting against an economic system designed to suppress them. That is the root cause of our problems," Yunus stated.

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has expressed deep condolences over the loss of lives in the recent earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand. In a statement, he conveyed sympathy to the families of the victims and wished a swift recovery for the injured. He also assured that the people of Bangladesh and the BNP stand in solidarity with Myanmar and Thailand during this difficult time. The earthquake, which struck on Friday, has claimed 144 lives and injured over 700 people.

A longstanding dispute over ducks grazing on farmland erupted into a violent clash in Nasirnagar, Brahmanbaria, leaving more than 50 people injured, including women and children. The confrontation occurred on Friday afternoon between two rival groups—the Bilati faction led by Arafat Ullah and the Chira faction led by Renu Mia. Previous altercations over the same issue have led to multiple lawsuits and village mediations, but tensions remain unresolved.

Indian Home Minister Amit Shah has accused the West Bengal government of obstructing efforts to install fencing along a 400-kilometer stretch of the India-Bangladesh border. "We have requested land for fencing ten times and held seven meetings with state officials, but they have not cooperated. Wherever we attempt to install fencing, state ruling party members create obstacles," he stated. Shah noted that of the 2,216-kilometer-long border, 1,653 kilometers have already been fenced, with 112 kilometers being unfeasible due to rivers and canals. He promised to complete the remaining 400 kilometers if the BJP returns to power in 2026.

NCP Chief Organizer Hasnat Abdullah has criticized the country’s leadership, stating, "Our leadership is full of hypocrisy. They preach values they do not practice." He called for exposing these "fraudsters" and cleansing society of corruption, bribery, and exploitative power structures. He highlighted issues such as unqualified individuals taking control of school committees and political circles being dominated by a few families. Addressing the concerns of his locality, he added, "If you're not from Debidwar, you won't understand its problems. Some believe in maintaining family dynasties, which is why they keep coming back here. Those of us living in Debidwar know the real challenges."