The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported on Sunday that a Bangladeshi medical team has treated 457 patients in Myanmar following the recent earthquake, including 15 complex surgeries. According to the statement, the team provided medical services at Naypyidaw’s Zabuthiri Township Hospital (50 beds), a 100-bed hospital, and a 1,000-bed general hospital. On Sunday alone, 50 patients received medical attention, and three major surgeries were successfully conducted. On Saturday, Myanmar’s Deputy Prime Minister requested assistance from the Bangladeshi rescue team, which was then deployed to conduct operations at the collapsed Foreign Ministry building in Naypyidaw.

During a five-day trip to Rangpur, Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refaat Ahmed met with the family of martyred Abu Sayeed. He visited the Abu Sayeed Square near Begum Rokeya University and was greeted with flowers by university authorities. The Chief Justice also visited various courts and held discussions with judges, offering guidance on judicial matters.

Nationalist Citizen Party (NCP) leader Zainal Abedin Shisir stated that since Professor Yunus assumed leadership, Bangladeshis can finally breathe in peace. “For the first time in 54 years, a government is gaining popularity by the day. Prices are stabilizing, and criminals like extortionists and tender mafias are trembling with fear,” he said. He praised efforts to solve the Rohingya crisis and called for united resistance against corruption to build a just society.

In the last 24 hours, Israeli forces have killed 46 Palestinians in Gaza. Since breaking the ceasefire, a total of 1,309 people have been killed and 3,184 injured. According to the Gaza Health Ministry, over 50,000 Palestinians have died since October 7, 2023, with 115,225 injured. A newly surfaced viral video shows Israeli forces firing on a clearly marked medical vehicle, killing 15 doctors.

ACC Chairman Dr. Mohammad Abdul Momen said that if Tulip Siddiq fails to appear in court after a warrant is issued, she will be declared a fugitive. “Legal representation is standard, but corruption charges must be addressed through the judicial process,” he said. Rejecting claims that the ACC hadn’t contacted Tulip or lacked evidence, Momen confirmed that a comprehensive charge sheet has been prepared based on thorough documentation. The ACC will seek support from the Ministries of Home and Foreign Affairs if needed—applicable to all absconders, including Hasina, Joy, and Putul.

Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam has announced the establishment of a robust legal framework to ensure accountability for human trafficking crimes. Enhanced border security and awareness initiatives have been implemented as part of the government’s broader national action plan. The plan includes systematic victim identification, needs assessment, and integration with appropriate service providers. A dedicated special tribunal has also been set up to expedite human trafficking cases. “We are expanding mutual legal assistance mechanisms to strengthen cooperation with BIMSTEC member states and other countries in combating human trafficking,” the adviser stated.

The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for April has been set at Tk 1,450 for a 12-kg cylinder, remaining unchanged from the previous month, according to the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC). In addition, the price of autogas has been slightly reduced by Tk 0.02, now set at Tk 66.41 per liter. Last month, the price of a 12-kg LPG cylinder was decreased by Tk 28, down from Tk 1,478. Autogas prices were previously increased by Tk 1.31 per liter, reaching Tk 66.41 inclusive of VAT.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to protect Britain’s trade interests in response to former US President Donald Trump’s proposed “reciprocal tariffs.” While reaffirming the UK’s commitment to pursuing an economic agreement with the US, Starmer criticized the minimum 10% tariffs imposed on British goods, describing them as a significant threat. Trump has also proposed a 25% tariff on UK steel, aluminum, and automobiles. In response, the UK government is focusing on strengthening trade alliances and adopting new industrial strategies to shield the country’s trade sector from what Starmer called a “tariff storm.”

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a tripartite summit with Egypt and Jordan in response to the Gaza crisis. “Responding to the emergency in Gaza and at the invitation of President el-Sisi, I will travel to Cairo for a summit with the Presidents of Egypt and Jordan,” Macron wrote. He will arrive in Cairo on Sunday evening and meet with President el-Sisi on Monday morning. According to the Élysée Palace, the summit will take place later the same day in Cairo. Macron will also visit the Egyptian port of El Arish, located 50 kilometers west of the Gaza Strip, to meet humanitarian and security personnel and promote efforts toward a ceasefire.

Speaking at a prize-giving ceremony marking International Day of Sport, Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud announced plans to build sports hubs in all eight divisions of Bangladesh with the support of the United Arab Emirates. “From the beginning, we envisioned a centralized sports village. Now, with the UAE’s support and our decentralization plan, we’ll establish sports hubs across the country,” he said. While initial discussions had taken place with China, the Chief Adviser addressed the matter during a recent UAE visit, where Emirati officials expressed willingness to help. Asif Mahmud added that discussions are also underway to develop indoor sports facilities and federation offices on land owned by the National Sports Council in Gulshan.

Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tazul Islam of the International Crimes Tribunal revealed that a time bomb was planted to kill investigators who were inspecting the so-called “Mirror Room.” He was present with the investigation team and stated they discovered three such rooms. Tazul said semi-underground cells were found within the TFI cell, previously sealed with walls and filled with garbage to hide crime scenes. Time bombs were discovered with timers, indicating an attempt to assassinate the investigators.

The government’s Chief Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam stated that two letters will be sent to U.S. authorities within 48 hours, requesting a delay in implementing the 37% tariff for three months and appealing for a review. One letter will be sent by the Chief Adviser to President Donald Trump, and the other from the Ministry of Commerce to the USTR. This move follows a Sunday meeting at the Ministry of Finance chaired by Economic Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed to discuss the issue.

Sarzis Alam has called on the people of Bangladesh to respond unitedly on April 7 to the general strike requested by Gaza residents protesting Israeli brutality. He wrote that global activists have called for a shutdown of schools, colleges, offices, and courts to demand an end to the genocide. “But as human beings and as Muslims, our response should not be limited to closures. Students and citizens across the country, regardless of political affiliation, must take to the streets to protest against Israeli war criminals,” he said. “We may not be able to wage war directly, but we can show solidarity by marching together without party banners and chanting slogans against Netanyahu.”

Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal, Tajul Islam, has confirmed that investigation reports have been received in several high-profile cases, including the Sheikh Hasina genocide case, the Ashulia body-burning case, and the Chankharpul massacre. “After review and verification, we hope to formally submit charges in at least two of these cases within this month,” he said. Tajul Islam also claimed that attempts are being made to obstruct the tribunal’s proceedings through conspiracies and disinformation. “No conspiracy or smear campaign can halt the trial process. No one can prove corruption in the prosecution or investigation teams of the tribunal,” he asserted.

Former Assistant Commissioner of Wari Zone, Tanzil Ahmed, and former Officer-in-Charge of Jatrabari Police Station, Abul Hasan, were brought before the International Crimes Tribunal on Sunday in a prison van. They are accused in a case related to the July massacre in Jatrabari, classified as crimes against humanity. The tribunal is scheduled to receive the formal investigation report today. Previously, on January 30, the tribunal had ordered that the report be submitted by April 6.