Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained 15 Bangladeshis, including women and children, attempting to illegally cross into India from Maheshpur. The arrests were made during routine patrols in Kanchanpur and Khosalpur. Separately, BGB recovered 48 bottles of Indian liquor from a raid in Polianpur. The detained women and children have been transferred to the Jessore Justice & Care Center.

On Sunday, the Ziaur Rahman Foundation distributed Eid gifts and greetings from Tarique Rahman to two families of martyrs in Paikgacha, Khulna. Amirul Islam Kagzi, director of the foundation, personally handed over the gifts to the blind father and younger sister of martyr Rakibul Islam in Kalidapur village and to the family of martyr Nabi Nur Moral in Srikantopur village.

Yemeni armed forces have launched a hypersonic missile attack on Israeli-occupied territories, temporarily disrupting flights at Ben Gurion Airport. Israel claimed to have intercepted the missile. Air raid sirens sounded in over 20 cities, including occupied Al-Quds. The Yemeni military also targeted a US warship, using multiple missiles and drones in an hours-long operation.

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza have killed at least 41 and injured 61 in the last 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 50,021 over 17 months. Gaza’s government media claims the actual toll exceeds 61,700, as thousands remain buried under rubble. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed seven people, raising concerns over the fragile ceasefire.

To commemorate Independence Day on March 26, 2025, designated Bangladesh Navy ships will be open for public visits in Dhaka, Narayanganj, Chattogram, Khulna, Mongla, Barishal, and Chandpur from 12 PM to 4 PM. The ships available for public viewing include BNS Chitra, BNS Atandra, BNS Somudra Ovijan, and others across different ports.

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman accused the Awami League of destroying Bangladesh’s institutions and electoral system. He stated that without significant reforms, the country cannot progress towards its aspirations. He emphasized that BNP has always prioritized reform and called for discussions on governance issues, including improving healthcare and ensuring ambulances reach patients within 10 minutes.

BNP Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi claimed that the army’s alignment with the people during the 1971 and 1990 movements, as well as the 2024 mass uprising, intensified protests, forcing "fascist" Sheikh Hasina to flee. He urged vigilance to protect democratic institutions and emphasized the need for free elections, rule of law, and justice to strengthen democracy.

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus is set to visit China for a three-day official trip this week, and major announcements are anticipated. The visit has drawn global attention, including from the US and India. Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen stated, "We hope this visit brings positive outcomes for Bangladesh-China relations." Given recent regional tensions and India’s growing concerns, the visit is expected to be geopolitically significant, focusing on trade expansion, investment, healthcare, education, and water management cooperation.

Adviser Asif Mahmud announced that a traditional Eid procession will be reintroduced in Dhaka to enhance the festive spirit. He noted that such processions were held during the Sultanate and British periods but have since faded. The Dhaka North City Corporation is organizing the initiative. Mahmud emphasized that modern Eid celebrations lack communal activities beyond the congregational prayer. The event will feature a day-long fair near the Eid congregation at China-Maitri Convention Center, followed by a grand Eid procession ending in front of the National Parliament.

Foreign Affairs Adviser Tawhid Hossain stated that Delhi has not yet responded to Bangladesh’s query regarding the meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus. Four days earlier, Bangladesh had sent a diplomatic note requesting a bilateral meeting between the two heads of state on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC summit. Indian media has been reporting negatively on the meeting, though Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed that Bangladesh’s request is under consideration.

Benapole Land Port will remain closed for nine consecutive days from March 29 to April 5 due to Eid-ul-Fitr and weekly holidays. However, passport-holding travelers can still cross the border. Customs and port activities will resume on April 6. Although official guidelines suggest limited trade activities on government and weekly holidays, Benapole and other customs houses typically shut down completely as workers go on leave.

Sharmin Ahmad, daughter of Tajuddin Ahmad, claimed that Sheikh Mujibur Rahman fled on March 25, 1971, leaving his party members in danger, just as Sheikh Hasina has done. She alleged that Mujib had instructed Tajuddin to "sleep peacefully, as a strike had been called for the day after tomorrow," despite knowing about the impending crackdown. According to her, Mujib had full knowledge of the events but failed to give clear directives or declare independence before his departure.

Following an Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) request, a court has ordered the seizure of former state minister Meher Afroze Chumki’s 3,115-square-foot apartment in Banani and the freezing of five bank accounts. These accounts hold a total of BDT 2.32 crore. ACC Assistant Director Minhaj Bin Islam filed the petition, which was subsequently approved by the court.

Poet Abdul Hai Sikder has filed a defamation case against Mahbub Morshed, the Managing Director of the Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), along with two others. The court recorded the plaintiff’s statement and issued summons for the accused to appear on April 28. The other two accused are Khairul Alam and Asaduzzaman Asad, the latter being identified as a financial backer of the Awami League. Sikder alleged that the defendants made a false Facebook post claiming he had written poems in support of former dictator Ershad, linking Khaleda Zia and Sheikh Hasina. “This is a complete fabrication. I have sought legal recourse to restore my honor,” he said.

Army Headquarters has confirmed that the meeting between Army Chief General Wakar-Uz-Zaman, Hasnat Abdullah, and Sargis Alam on March 11 was initiated by Hasnat and Sargis. The headquarters stated, "The proposal for forming a 'Refined Awami League' was expressed as a personal opinion by the Army Chief. While he suggested that a competitive and widely accepted election would be beneficial, he also emphasized that the government and all political parties should collectively decide on the matter. There was no pressure from his side." The headquarters also dismissed Hasnat Abdullah's social media post as "purely political stunt."