The family of Abdul Majid Hossain, a martyr from the July Uprising in Ramgarh, Khagrachhari, has received BDT 1 million in government financial aid. The funds were handed over in a ceremony attended by local officials and dignitaries.

Jafar Iqbal, 46, has been arrested by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) for forging signatures and seals of high-ranking officials, including the Home Adviser, to commit fraud. He deceived individuals by promising jobs, promotions, and import permits while misusing official documents. Authorities have filed a case against him at Sadullapur Police Station in Gaibandha.

After a four-day official visit to China, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus returned to Bangladesh on Saturday night. He arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 8 PM. Earlier, he departed from Beijing International Airport, where he was seen off by senior Chinese officials, including Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei.

Saudi Arabia has officially confirmed that Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Sunday after sighting the Shawwal moon. With this confirmation, Saudi Muslims will observe 29 days of fasting this year. The announcement came after an official moon-sighting effort, with astronomers verifying the visibility based on lunar calculations.

In Natore, police recovered a large number of official ballot papers from the 12th parliamentary elections, buried near an old Deputy Commissioner's bungalow. Deputy Collector Md. Rashedul Islam confirmed the discovery of at least 100 bags of ballot papers. According to election regulations, unused ballots are stored for six months before disposal. Previously, authorities had also recovered six firearms from the nearby pond.

Unlike previous years, the Dhaka-Chattogram highway has seen minimal traffic congestion during the Eid rush. Some traffic buildup was reported in the Cumilla region, but overall, the highway remains smooth. Authorities, including the army, police, students, and volunteers, have been deployed to ensure smooth traffic flow. Illegal roadside stalls have been removed, and executive magistrates are monitoring the situation.

With millions leaving Dhaka for Eid, metro rail ridership has declined. Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) has confirmed that, like last year, metro rail services will be suspended on Eid day. However, services will resume on other Eid holidays according to regular schedules. Post-Eid, metro rail will revert to its pre-Ramadan schedule.

A 40-year-old man, Shah Alam Mia, has been jailed for attempting to rape an 8-year-old girl in Kasba. The victim, who lives with her grandmother, was left alone when the incident occurred. A child witness raised an alarm, prompting the suspect to flee. Police later arrested him, and he was sent to court.

A Pakistani court has sentenced five people to death for posting blasphemous content online. Legal Commission on Blasphemy lawyer Rao Abdur Rahim stated that the convicted individuals were found guilty of spreading defamatory content against the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Additionally, they received life imprisonment for desecrating the Quran and 10-year sentences for hurting religious sentiments. Among the convicted, one is an Afghan national, while four are Pakistanis.

In a counterinsurgency operation in Chhattisgarh, Indian security forces killed 16 Maoist rebels. Two security personnel were injured. Acting on intelligence, a joint operation by the DRG and CRPF was launched in Sukma district, leading to a gunfight. Authorities recovered AK-47s, SLRs, Insas rifles, rocket launchers, and explosives from the site.

A recent survey reveals that 69% of Israelis support a ceasefire in Gaza in exchange for the release of hostages held by Hamas. Meanwhile, 21% oppose the deal. Among coalition voters, 54% favor a ceasefire, while 32% oppose it. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has long rejected proposals linking hostage release with ending the war, insisting that Hamas must be removed from power to prevent future threats.

Myanmar’s junta leader Min Aung Hlaing will attend the BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand and is actively seeking a meeting with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Dr. Muhammad Yunus. Myanmar’s government is also attempting to arrange a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Following Western sanctions and ASEAN’s exclusion of Myanmar’s junta leader from its summit, the regime is making diplomatic efforts to establish high-level engagements.

In an interview with China's Xinhua News Agency, Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, emphasized the country's strong trade and economic ties with China. He highlighted Bangladesh's goal of national reconstruction and learning from China's development model. China has been Bangladesh's largest trade partner for 15 years, with nearly 1,000 Chinese companies operating in Bangladesh, creating over 550,000 jobs. Recently, Bangladeshi businesses have also begun entering the Chinese pharmaceutical market.

In Kaukhali, Pirojpur, members of the opposition student group, Chhatra Dal, were attacked while putting up posters, allegedly by members of the banned Chhatra League. The incident left five people injured. Local Chhatra League leaders claim the clash resulted from a social media dispute. Chhatra Dal activists allege that supporters of Awami League-affiliated leaders led the attack when they were putting up Eid greeting posters.

The Australian Fatwa Council has declared Monday, March 31, as the date for Eid-ul-Fitr. Due to its geographical location, Australia is often among the first to announce Ramadan and Eid dates. The council based its decision on lunar calculations, confirming that the new moon of Shawwal will be born on March 29 at 9:57 PM and visible on March 30, making Ramadan 30 days long.