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.

The besieged Gaza Strip, often described as the world's largest open-air prison, is facing severe shortages of food, water, and medicine. Due to Israeli blockades on aid supply, Palestinians are enduring starvation and extreme hardships. On March 18, Israeli forces launched indiscriminate attacks in Gaza, killing 432 Palestinians, including 173 children, 88 women, and 32 elderly civilians. Bassem Naim, a Hamas political bureau member and former health minister of Gaza, called on the international community to intervene, urging Bangladeshis to continue their steadfast support for Palestine. "Your solidarity shines as a beacon of hope in this darkness," he stated, appealing for humanitarian assistance and pressure on global platforms to stop the genocide.

Advisor Mahfuz Alam stated that in 1972 and 1975, the Awami League was installed in power by Delhi and has been controlled from there ever since. He asserted that justice and reforms must be visible before the elections. He further emphasized that if internal conflicts among political parties cease, the national parliamentary elections will take place on time. Alam also urged the factions supporting the July uprising to remain united instead of engaging in internal discord.

During an Awami League procession, three individuals were detained and later handed over to Mohammadpur police after being physically assaulted. The detainees include Lubna (35), a central member of the Jubo Mohila League, along with Sirajul (45) and Raju (30). Additional Deputy Commissioner of Tejgaon Police, Jewel Rana, confirmed the arrests but did not provide details on further legal actions against them.

Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has filed a lawsuit against the Indian government, accusing it of excessive control over online content. The controversy erupted after India’s Ministry of Home Affairs launched a new website, allowing any government office to issue notices for blocking social media posts. X has alleged that this system enables extreme censorship, giving authorities the power to suppress unfavorable content. Meanwhile, Musk is also expanding Tesla and Starlink operations in India.