As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares for his upcoming visit to Hungary, Amnesty International has urged Hungarian authorities to arrest him on charges of war crimes in Gaza. In November, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant against Netanyahu over the Gaza conflict. However, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán previously invited Netanyahu and declared that Hungary would not enforce the ICC's warrant. On Tuesday, Amnesty’s head of research and policy, Erika Guevara-Rosas, reiterated the call for Netanyahu’s arrest.

In response to Myanmar’s devastating earthquake, the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society has provided humanitarian aid, including one ton of hygiene kits, eight tons of dry food, 2.5 tons of water, four tons of medicine, one ton of hygiene products, and 1.5 tons of relief tents. On Tuesday, the society’s chairman, Major General (Retd.) Dr. Md. Azizul Islam, officially handed over 200 hygiene kits to Assistant Chief of Air Staff AVM Javed Tanvir at Kurmitola Air Base.

A case has been filed against 39 individuals in connection with the lynching of Labor Party leader Md. Raju (35) in Lakshmipur, following allegations of mobile phone theft. Police have arrested four suspects—Kabir Hossain, Ibrahim Khalil, Liton Hossain, and Rekha Begum—who have been sent to prison. According to local sources, the incident took place around 2:30 AM in Char Ruhita Union, where Raju was brutally beaten near Kajol Company’s brick kiln. He was accused of theft after allegedly entering Kabir’s house, leading to his fatal assault.

Following Dr. Muhammad Yunus' comments about the Seven Sisters region, Tripura leader and Tipra Motha party chief Pradyot Manikya issued a veiled threat, suggesting that India could carve out a sea route for the region by dismantling Bangladesh. Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized Yunus’ remarks, calling them "objectionable," while Congress leader Pawan Khera described them as "dangerous for Northeast India." Previously, during his China visit, Dr. Yunus had asserted that Bangladesh was the only maritime gateway for the Seven Sisters, highlighting its strategic economic potential for China.

Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus recently remarked during his visit to China that the ‘Seven Sisters’ region of India is entirely landlocked, with no direct access to the sea. He further stated that Bangladesh serves as the only maritime gateway for the region, emphasizing its strategic importance for trade and urging China to explore economic opportunities there. His statement has caused an uproar in India. Modi’s economic adviser Sanjeev Sanyal questioned the implications of Yunus’ comments on social media, stating, "What does it mean for India’s seven northeastern states to be landlocked? Democratic uprisings in Bangladesh have always been used as attacks against India." Former Indian High Commissioner Veena Sikri condemned the remarks, calling them "shocking" and reaffirming that the northeastern states are an "inseparable part of India."

Md. Abdul Jabbar Mondol, Director of the Consumer Rights Protection office in Dhaka, has filed a General Diary (GD) at a local police station after discovering multiple fake Facebook accounts and pages operating under his name. In a post, he shared screenshots of these fraudulent accounts and urged people to remain cautious. "For a long time, a group has been misusing my name to create multiple fake accounts and post misleading content. This has led to many embarrassing situations for me. To prevent such incidents in the future, I have taken legal action," he stated.

Information adviser Mahfuz Alam alleged that more than 100,000 Awami League members, including Sheikh Hasina, are conspiring against Bangladesh from Delhi. Speaking during an Eid gathering with families of victims of enforced disappearances and killings, he claimed that such crimes were carried out under political directives during the previous regime. He further alleged that special teams were assigned for these operations, with police and RAB receiving orders to carry out disappearances. "The entire country was like a hall of mirrors where countless individuals fell victim to enforced disappearances. Many dissidents were abducted and smuggled into Indian prisons," Mahfuz claimed. He also stated that the Foreign Ministry is compiling a list of victims and vowed that the Awami League, which he described as a mafia rather than a political party, would never be allowed to return to power.

BNP leader Amir Khosru has stated that a certain political force is continuously devising new strategies to remain in power. However, he asserted that fascist regimes have failed to sustain themselves, and the people of Bangladesh are prepared to prevent this force from doing so as well. He emphasized that Bangladesh should remain free from fascism and that no force, whether fascist or otherwise, should be allowed to alter that reality. Khosru further remarked that following the fall of the fascist government, an electoral atmosphere is prevailing in the country. "For the past 16–17 years, we have fought for our aspirations—independence and democracy. That aspiration is for a parliament and government run by elected representatives who are accountable to the people. The people are eagerly waiting to see that aspiration fulfilled," he said.

A dispute over the sale of scrap goods led to a violent clash during an arbitration meeting in Lakhai, Habiganj, leaving at least 30 people injured. Police arrested 17 individuals and recovered various weapons, including spears and machetes. According to the police, the conflict originated from a disagreement over the price of a broken television, which later escalated into a physical altercation. The violence resurfaced when a group armed with weapons attacked their rivals during the arbitration session held during Eid celebrations.

Manjurul Islam, the former central president of Islami Chhatra Shibir, stated that the July Revolution exposed the unprecedented massacre orchestrated by the Awami League and its affiliates. He asserted that justice for the slain students would only be realized when Sheikh Hasina and her associates are brought back to Bangladesh and tried. He condemned the deteriorating educational environment under the previous government, accusing the Chhatra League of turning campuses into centers of terror and drugs. He called for a conducive learning environment where all student organizations, including Islamic student groups, could coexist peacefully.

A devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake has struck Myanmar, marking the country’s deadliest quake in a century. The disaster has leveled ancient Buddhist pagodas and modern buildings alike. Military chief Min Aung Hlaing confirmed that the death toll has reached 2,719 and could exceed 3,000. Reports indicate that 4,521 people are injured, and 441 remain missing. The UN humanitarian agency confirmed that a collapsed primary school in Mandalay claimed the lives of 50 children and two teachers. Survivors in the hardest-hit areas are struggling with shortages of food, water, and shelter. Meanwhile, the International Rescue Committee reported that many are sleeping on the streets out of fear. The earthquake's impact has also been felt in Bangkok, where 13 deaths have been confirmed.

Four young men lost their lives in a head-on collision between two motorcycles in Madaripur on Tuesday afternoon. Two of the deceased were identified as Mithu Talukdar from Kutubpur Saheb Bazar and Hriday Dhali from Kalam Dhali Kandi. The identities of the other two remain unknown. Eyewitnesses reported that the accident occurred when two speeding motorcycles collided head-on on a road connecting Padma Bridge Expressway to Saheb Bazar. Two riders died on the spot, while the other two succumbed to their injuries en route to the hospital.

During a meeting with the family of Shaheed Azad Sarkar in Chandpur's Hajiganj, NCP Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari vowed that the movement against Delhi and the Awami League would continue. He stated that anyone attempting to compromise would face resistance. Patwari called for justice for those killed in student protests and reiterated demands for holding the Awami League accountable. He accused the party of deceiving the nation with promises of development and emphasized the need for a new political ideology to shape the ongoing struggle.

As Bangladesh faces its first challenge in securing the next tranche from the ongoing $4.7 billion IMF loan program, an IMF delegation is set to visit Dhaka on April 5. The delegation will engage in discussions with various government departments over two weeks, reviewing the conditions for the disbursement of $2.39 billion. Meetings are scheduled with the Finance Division, NBR, Power Division, BPDB, BERC, and the Energy & Mineral Resources Division. A press briefing will be held on April 17, and two rounds of meetings will be held with the Finance Adviser. Bangladesh hopes to receive two loan installments together.

Chhatra Dal Central President Rakibul Islam Rakib stated that their organization has never spoken ill of the NCP student wing and has formally extended best wishes to them. He affirmed that their good wishes will always remain for all student organizations, but not for those engaged in covert politics and seeking power through conspiracies. He emphasized their commitment to democracy and sovereignty, assuring that student politics would continue peacefully on all campuses without violence or dominance. Rakib stated that student activists would stand by their fellow students like brothers and sisters.