During discussions with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Donald Trump stressed the strategic importance of U.S. control over Greenland for global security. He emphasized the need to strengthen America's presence in the Arctic. Trump stated, "We have many key players roaming the coastlines, and we must remain vigilant." Greenland’s outgoing Prime Minister Múte Egede has repeatedly rejected such proposals, but Trump remains firm in his stance that acquiring Greenland is essential.

After a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte at the Oval Office, former U.S. President Donald Trump stated, "I have a great relationship with Kim Jong Un. Let's see what happens, but he is a nuclear power." Discussing nuclear disarmament, Trump emphasized the need to reduce global nuclear stockpiles, particularly in Russia and China. A White House official mentioned that Trump remains committed to North Korea’s complete denuclearization, a goal he pursued during his first term.

Former Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. A.A.M.S. Arefin Siddique’s funeral will not be held on the university campus, following a decision made by his family. Current DU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmad Khan confirmed this while attending the first funeral prayer. He stated, "The family has decided to hold two funeral prayers and has also discussed the burial site with us. We respect their decision." The university will hold a special prayer at the central mosque in his honor.

Garment factory workers in Gazipur blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway on Friday morning at 9:30 AM, demanding Eid bonuses and the resignation of their factory's General Manager. The protest took place near the Smag Sweater Limited factory in Telipara, where tensions had been escalating between workers and management. While the factory initially offered a 25% basic salary as a bonus, the workers demanded 50%. Industrial and local police are in talks with the workers to resolve the situation.

Advance train ticket sales for Eid travel began at 8:00 AM, and within just nine minutes, most tickets for western routes were sold out. Only a few tickets remained available online for select trains. Between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM, the ticketing website recorded a staggering 20 million hits. Tickets for trains heading to Rangpur, Gaibandha, and Kurigram were entirely booked, while a few remained available for Panchagarh, Lalmonirhat, Parbatipur, and Rajshahi. By 11:00 AM, nearly all train tickets for Eid travel were sold out.

The monthly food aid for Rohingya refugees is set to be reduced by more than half, dropping from $12.50 to $6 per person starting next month. This drastic cut has led many Rohingyas to express their desire to return to Myanmar. Azizul Haque, a young Rohingya refugee, shared his concerns, saying, "We have heard that rations will be cut next month. I have stocked up on eggs, lentils, and sugar, but if the aid decreases, survival will be extremely difficult." Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner Mizanur Rahman stated that the UN Secretary-General's visit could help restore confidence among the Rohingya community and encourage their voluntary return, reinforcing the global commitment to their welfare.

A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck the Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh regions at midnight. The tremor, with its epicenter in Kargil, occurred around 3:00 AM local time on Friday. According to India's National Center for Seismology, the earthquake originated at a depth of 15 kilometers. Authorities have reported no casualties or significant damage so far.

After a meeting in Dhaka, the interim government's Chief Advisor, Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, and UN Secretary-General António Guterres traveled to Cox's Bazar on a commercial flight operated by Biman Bangladesh Airlines. During the visit, Dr. Yunus will inspect the under-construction Cox's Bazar International Airport and the Khurushkul Climate Refugee Center. He will then proceed to Ukhiya to visit the Rohingya Learning Center, the Rohingya Cultural Center, and a jute-based product manufacturing facility.

In a social media post, UN Secretary-General António Guterres reaffirmed the UN’s commitment to supporting Bangladesh in implementing significant reforms. He emphasized the importance of continued international collaboration in fostering sustainable development, enhancing governance, and addressing humanitarian challenges, including the Rohingya crisis.

The Russian Foreign Ministry has reported that approximately 9,000 civilians, mostly women and children, have sought refuge at Russia’s Hmeimim Airbase in Syria to escape escalating violence. Sectarian clashes have intensified between interim security forces and the Alawite community. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights has confirmed hundreds of Alawite civilian casualties. Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa has condemned the violence, calling the killings a “threat to Syria’s unity.” Russia claims to be actively engaging with Arab states, Turkey, and Iran to ensure long-term stability in the region.

A high-profile meeting between Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus and UN Secretary-General António Guterres took place at the Chief Advisor’s Office at 10 AM. Following the meeting, both leaders will travel to Cox’s Bazar on the same flight. Advisor Farooq E. Azam will receive the UN chief in Cox’s Bazar, where Guterres is scheduled to visit a Rohingya learning center, a cultural hub, and a jute-based production center.

In New York, activists from the group “Jewish Voice for Peace” staged a sit-in at Trump Tower, demanding the release of Palestinian worker Mahmoud Khalil. Protesters chanted slogans like “Free Mahmoud, Free Everyone!” and “Fight Nazis, Not Students!” They wore red shirts bearing the messages “Not in Our Name” and “Stop Arming Israel.” Khalil was arrested on March 8 from his university residence, a move activists claim was politically motivated.

NC Party leader Abdul Hannan Masud has warned against excessive civility in political discourse. He criticized the media establishment allegedly created by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, urging opposition figures not to reinforce its foundations under the guise of politeness. In a social media post tagging Hasnat Abdullah, Masud wrote, “If you truly aim to rebuild this collapsing system for the next generation, then the current media establishment must be dismantled and reconstructed from scratch.”

Government-affiliated organizations, including the banned student wing and elements of the ruling party, are allegedly conspiring to destabilize the nation, now joined by activists from the Shahbagh Gonojagoron Mancha and some left-wing factions. Young protesters have vowed to prevent these groups from infiltrating demonstrations. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam stated that authorities are identifying those instigating attacks on law enforcement. A case has been filed against 12 individuals, and the investigation will determine the involvement of any Shahbagh affiliates or other groups.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has accused Tulip Siddiq of using fraudulent notarized documents to transfer government-owned land to her sister. The investigation, which focuses on illegal allotment of state property, revealed that Siddiq allegedly leveraged her political influence to secure plots in Dhaka’s Purbachal New Town Project for herself and her family. Previously, she resigned from her UK ministerial position amid an ongoing ethical misconduct inquiry.