Khilafat Majlis Secretary-General Maulana Mamunul Haque has warned that any attempt to rehabilitate the Awami League could lead to another uprising. Speaking at a rally after Friday prayers, he stated that the ruling party must not be allowed to return to politics without facing justice. Expressing anger over the Israeli atrocities in Gaza, he criticized the United Nations, the Arab League, and the OIC for their inaction. He also called on the Bangladeshi government to stand in solidarity with Palestine. Mamunul Haque further condemned the persecution of Muslims in India, alleging that efforts are underway to spill Muslim blood under the guise of celebrations like Holi. He warned that if there is any attempt to desecrate the tomb of Aurangzeb, the people of Bangladesh will not remain silent.

Police seized 1,750 kg of Indian sugar and arrested one individual in Doarabazar on Friday. The detainee has been identified as Motior Rahman (50). According to the police, they launched a special operation after receiving intelligence about sugar being illegally smuggled from the Indian border using a Tomtom (three-wheeler) to evade customs duties. During the operation, they intercepted a suspicious vehicle and discovered 11 sacks of sugar. Additionally, a search of Motior Rahman’s shop led to the recovery of 24 more sacks, bringing the total to 35 sacks weighing 1,750 kg. The seized sugar is estimated to be worth Tk 1,75,000 in the local market.

BNP leader Hummam Kader Chowdhury declared that his party has no ties with those supporting the Awami League. He emphasized that justice for the disappeared and murdered BNP activists remains a priority and criticized the ruling party for continued attacks on opposition members.

Somali government forces carried out six airstrikes in the Lower Shabelle region, killing at least 82 Al-Shabaab militants and severely injuring 19 others. Somalia’s intelligence agency has warned civilians to stay away from militant hideouts as they remain prime targets for military operations.

Amnesty International’s EU Director Yves Gedi slammed the European Union for failing to hold Israel accountable for its 17-month-long assault on Gaza. He accused EU leaders of prioritizing political alliances over human rights and urged them to take firm action against Israel’s humanitarian blockade and systematic ethnic cleansing.

Bangladesh sought a meeting between Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the upcoming BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok. However, sources indicate that while the two may cross paths, a formal meeting is uncertain due to recent criticism from interim Bangladeshi government officials against India.

Trade Advisor Sheikh Bashir Uddin stated that the government is making every effort to ensure a smooth transition from Least Developed Country (LDC) status. He questioned why the private sector had remained largely silent on this issue for years. Bangladesh’s transition was originally set for 2024 but was delayed due to COVID-19 and other factors.

Ali Ahsan Junaid, an organizer of the mass uprising, called on BNP, Jamaat, NCP, and other opposition groups to unite in banning Awami League. He warned against internal divisions and reaffirmed that any attempt to rehabilitate the party would be resisted.

To celebrate Independence Day on March 26, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has ordered all children's parks under its jurisdiction to remain open for free from morning till evening. DSCC official Nuruzzaman confirmed the directive.

BNP media cell member Shairul Kabir Khan announced that the party will hold a press conference on Saturday at 11 AM at its Gulshan office. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and senior party leaders will address the media on the current political situation and national affairs.

BNP leader Ruhul Kuddus Talukder Dulu claimed that the same conspirators who smeared Tarique Rahman’s name during his political peak are once again plotting. He accused these forces of benefiting from a vote-less government and of working against dedicated BNP leaders like Barrister Aminul Haque.

Gana Adhikar Parishad leader Abu Hanif criticized the government for failing to officially ban the Awami League despite public opposition. He argued that the League had engaged in enforced disappearances and election rigging over the past 15 years, leading to the July uprising. He warned that any attempt to rehabilitate the party would be met with mass resistance.

BNP leader Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie stated that if Awami League is to be banned, it must be done through the judicial process. He insisted that not only Sheikh Hasina but also her family, ministers, MPs, and all officials involved in misgovernance must face justice. He lamented that despite seven months passing since the July uprising, Hasina and her family’s trial has yet to begin.

Attorney General Md. Asaduzzaman vowed that fascists would not be allowed to establish a foothold in the country. He asserted that there would be no return to electoral fraud, where votes are stolen overnight. He criticized past Awami League regimes, claiming that while many party workers suffered in poverty, members of the Sheikh family amassed enormous wealth. He also noted that, for the first time in Bangladesh’s history, a Prime Minister fled the country with her family, abandoning party members during a crisis.

A schoolgirl in Hatiya, Noakhali, attempted suicide by ingesting poison after being sexually harassed. The victim is currently under medical care. A case has been filed, naming three accused: Md. Lablu, Md. Hasan, and Rubel Uddin. According to the complaint, the girl was harassed while going to the toilet at night and had previously been subjected to repeated stalking on her way to school. Overwhelmed by shame and distress, she consumed rat poison at home that night.