To curb the trend of buying party nominations with money, Labor Adviser M. Sakhawat Hossain suggested businesspeople should be affiliated with a political party for at least three years before contesting elections. He urged the Election Commission to formalize such rules. The adviser also said efforts are underway to sell assets of closed factories to pay workers' dues. If any new owners want to take over these factories and settle outstanding payments, they will be given the opportunity. On Rana Plaza, he said the Awami League government failed entirely in handling the crisis.

Mufti Syed Muhammad Faizul Karim, senior vice president of Islami Andolon, expelled journalist Monika Chowdhury from a press conference, stating, “Women journalists are not allowed.” Monika said she was taking photographs when she was asked to leave. Despite other reporters requesting she be allowed to stay, Faizul insisted. He explained, “As a devout Muslim, I follow my religion fully. I have the freedom to practice my faith, but must also follow state laws.” He also mentioned an upcoming court hearing on Barisal’s mayoral issue and urged supporters not to gather or obstruct court proceedings.

Adviser Md. Mahfuz Alam mourned the passing of Allama Muhammad Sultan Zauq Nadvi, calling it the end of an era. “In our youth, we looked up to him for his expertise in Arabic language and literature. He spread the wisdom he received from Ali Miah.” Mahfuz emphasized the vision of a multilingual and multicultural Bangladesh. “Let our region—at the crossroads of civilizations—stand for democracy and human rights globally,” he added, calling on scholars to represent Bangladesh with dignity, like Nadvi did.

Editor of Amar Desh, Mahmudur Rahman, paid tribute to the Shapla Square victims and martyrs of the July uprising, urging Hefazat to file a genocide case against Sheikh Hasina. “Why hasn’t a case been filed yet against the fascist Hasina?” he asked. “We must file on behalf of every victim.” He also called for united action against oppression in Gaza and Kashmir. Addressing women's reform, he urged the government not to create unnecessary issues.

Al Jazeera has released a 49-minute documentary detailing enforced disappearances, killings, and the July uprising under Sheikh Hasina’s regime, as well as the future of democracy in Bangladesh. The documentary features interviews with the Chief Adviser, army officials, and victims of state repression. It also exposes atrocities like torture and forced disappearances under the authoritarian government and sheds light on the massacre during the July uprising and alleged overseas money laundering.

At the launch of the Bangladesh District and Divisional Sports Organizers Association, BNP leader and former footballer Major Hafiz Uddin Ahmed said, “I warned Shakib not to join the Awami League. Had he listened, he wouldn’t be in this situation today. He can’t even go home now.” Hafiz emphasized Shakib’s fame was enough—he didn’t need politics. Addressing cricketer Tamim Iqbal, also on stage, Hafiz said, “Be cautious about your path.” Regarding a photo with Shakib, Hafiz said, “I did nothing shameful.”

The Express Tribune reports that Indian journalist Archana Tiwari’s investigation highlighted inconsistencies in the official narrative of the Pahalgam incident. Tiwari questioned whether the alleged attack on a newlywed couple and the husband’s reported death were fabricated. A Kashmiri driver confirmed, “Yes, it’s all false. The husband is alive—it was all staged.” She further asked if videos of the widow and a traumatized child were also fake. The driver replied, “Yes, it's all political theater. How could terrorists firing from 10 kilometers away ask about the victims’ religion?”

The Indian government has imposed an immediate ban on all imports, direct or indirect, from Pakistan. Pakistani vessels are also prohibited from docking at Indian ports. A Commerce Ministry notice stated the ban was enacted in the interest of national security and public policy. The Wagah-Attari trade route was shut down after the Pahalgam attack, though limited indirect trade continued until now. The trade volume, however, was minimal.

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is scheduled to return to Bangladesh from London on Monday via a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight. However, cabin crew Al Kubrun Nahar Cosmic and Md. Kamrul Islam Bipan were removed from duty late at night. Intelligence reports indicate Cosmic frequently served on Sheikh Rehana's flights and allegedly used political ties to secure government benefits. She received 18 show-cause notices and was grounded multiple times. Kamrul Islam is also reportedly linked to various ruling party activities.

At a mass rally, Hefazat-e-Islam presented a 12-point demand list, which includes banning the Awami League. Other demands include dissolving the Women Reform Commission, forming a new commission with religious and female scholars, removing pluralism from the Constitution, ensuring faith in Allah, expediting tribunals for the Shapla and July massacres, and banning Awami League's activities. The group also demanded justice for the murder of Saiful in Chattogram, withdrawal of all political cases filed during the Hasina regime, justice for disappearances and killings, mandatory Islamic education at all levels, revoking the humanitarian corridor policy, halting foreign activities in the hill tracts, and officially declaring Qadianis as non-Muslims. The rally also commemorated 84 "martyrs" of Shapla Square.

Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad recounted his investigation for Human Rights Watch into the Shapla Square killings, saying, “Every time Hefazat holds a rally, I remember the atrocities of that night.” Journalist Azad Mazumder added, “We concluded that at least 58 people, including seven members of the security forces, were killed over two days of violence.” Azad said he lived in constant fear during the two-week investigation. “I could never take credit publicly due to security concerns, but seeing fellow journalists reference my work gives me great satisfaction.”

Fariduzzaman Farhad, Chairman of the Nationalist Unity Alliance, stated that prolonged governance by unelected authorities leads to various problems in the country. Addressing Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, he urged, “Please arrange such an election where people can say, after 15 long years, they have witnessed a true vote. A vote where no one could coerce or buy my choice.” Farhad warned that a long-standing unelected government creates multifaceted issues. He added that his party, NPP, agrees with 112 out of the 166 proposals of the National Consensus Commission, disagrees with 26, and partially agrees with 28.

Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has warned that those opposed to the July movement are preparing to retaliate. “July is not just a month—it marks the frontier of a struggle we must defend every day,” he wrote. Recalling his transition from AAFP to government service, he acknowledged the looming threats from opposing forces who haven’t disappeared but are regrouping for a possible strike.

In mid-February, Bangladesh’s National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman met with a US trade representative at the White House, who urged increased cotton imports from the US. Following the meeting, he was escorted to another room where he met Elon Musk. Musk discussed ongoing regulatory talks concerning Starlink in Bangladesh. Neither the Bangladeshi nor US side publicly disclosed the visit or meeting, but the details surfaced in a Matbai column.

The High Court has released its full 131-page verdict upholding the trial court’s sentences in the murder of BUET student Abrar Fahad—20 death sentences and 5 life sentences. Justices AKM Asaduzzaman and Syed Enayetur Rahman issued the ruling on March 16. Abrar's brother, Abrar Faiyaz, expressed satisfaction with the verdict and called for swift implementation.