The Ziaur Rahman Foundation distributed Eid gifts to 12 families in Sherpur who lost members in the July uprising. The foundation’s divisional committee, led by Engineer AKM Zahirul Islam and Dr. Md. Sayem Monowar, personally delivered gifts and a commemorative letter on behalf of acting BNP chairman Tarique Rahman. Family members demanded the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the killings.

BNP North Dhaka Convener Aminul Haque accused a group of attempting to delay elections under the pretext of reform. He emphasized the need for an immediate, fair election to restore stability and establish a government chosen by the people. He argued that democracy can only be fully realized through such a government and demanded the trial of Sheikh Hasina and her allies.

The Bangladesh Army has intensified security monitoring to ensure smooth traffic flow and a safe Eid holiday, according to ISPR. The 9th Infantry Division has increased surveillance in Dhaka and nearby districts, facilitated understanding between factory owners and workers in industrial areas, and ensured safety at launch terminals, train stations, and bus stands. The army is actively managing major highways like Dhaka-Tangail and Dhaka-Mymensingh to prevent travel disruptions.

Chinese military spokesperson Tian Junli stated that the People's Liberation Army conducted a routine patrol in the South China Sea on Friday. He accused the Philippines of escalating tensions by collaborating with non-regional nations for joint patrols. Junli warned that such actions threaten regional stability and reiterated that relying on external powers would not benefit the Philippines. The warning came a day after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed support for Manila against "Communist China's threats."

In a column for The New York Times, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sharply criticized the Trump administration, calling its policies “reckless displays of power.” She questioned Trump’s disregard for federal record-keeping laws and described his executive orders as harmful to national security. Clinton warned that if the U.S. continues operating like a corrupt state, it will lose its global standing against China and Russia. She also compared Trump’s business failures in Atlantic City to his handling of national security, cautioning that continued recklessness could lead to severe consequences.

On Saturday, the Pakistan World Alliance announced that PTI leader Imran Khan has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his leadership and efforts in human rights and democracy. A post on X from Partiet Centram stated that they collaborated with an eligible nominator to put forward Khan’s name. Previously, Khan was nominated for the prize in 2019 for his peace initiatives in South Asia.

BNP central leader Ruhul Kuddus Talukdar Dulu warned the government that if an election is not held soon, public anger will reach uncontrollable levels. He accused Sheikh Hasina of rigging elections and suppressing the people's right to vote for 15 years. He stated that the upcoming election will be held under the BNP’s leadership, with Tarique Rahman at the helm, and vowed to restore democratic rights through mass movement.

In Nalitabari, Sherpur, a 17-year-old boy named Abu Naim was stabbed to death over a Facebook reaction. The accused, 18-year-old Sabuj Mia, was apprehended by locals and handed over to the police. Reports indicate that Naim had reacted with "Haha" to a post by Sabuj, leading to a heated argument on Messenger. Later, Sabuj confronted Naim at Nayabil Bazaar and stabbed him in the chest. Naim was rushed to Nalitabari Upazila Health Complex and later transferred to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

AB Party Chairman Mujibur Rahman Manju said that those who once exploited state power for personal gain and terror are now realizing the consequences of their actions. He highlighted how political violence and revenge-driven politics have exhausted citizens. Manju asserted that the July uprising was a clear rejection of the old politics of violence. He believes that as young leaders take charge, the era of political terror will be left behind, making it impossible for fascist rule to return.

NCP Secretary Akhtar Hossain stated that Bangladesh was under fascist and autocratic rule for a long time. He credited the student-led uprising of July-August 2024 for liberating the country from dictatorship. To prevent such a regime from returning, students have organized under the National Citizens Party (NCP). He emphasized that every citizen of Bangladesh has rights and dignity, and their party's long-term vision is to ensure these rights through political reform.

BNP leader Abu Naser Mohammad Rahmatullah claimed that after assuming power, Ziaur Rahman rescued Bangladesh from famine and made it self-sufficient in food production. He accused the "terrorist" Awami League of plundering the country, oppressing farmers, and forcing dependency on India for expensive agricultural goods. Rahmatullah recalled how Ziaur Rahman took charge through the Sipahi-Janata revolution after the tragic events of 1975 and introduced groundbreaking agricultural reforms to ensure food security.

The Bangladesh Armed Forces are set to dispatch a rescue and relief team to Myanmar following a devastating earthquake. According to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement, the military team will depart on Sunday with emergency medical supplies, relief goods, and rescue equipment. The move comes in response to Myanmar’s urgent humanitarian needs following the disaster. As of Saturday evening, reports indicated that the death toll had exceeded 1,600, with over 3,400 injured.

Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves have exceeded $25 billion ahead of Eid, driven by record remittance inflows in March. According to Bangladesh Bank data, the country’s total reserves rose to $25.44 billion on Thursday. Under the IMF’s BPM6 accounting method, reserves stood at $20.30 billion, while the usable reserves remain around $15 billion. On March 9, Bangladesh Bank announced that it had cleared $1.75 billion in import payments through the Asian Clearing Union (ACU) for January and February, causing net reserves to drop to $19.75 billion at that time.

A Bangladeshi youth lost his leg in a landmine explosion inside Myanmar while allegedly engaged in cross-border smuggling. The incident occurred in the Naikhongchhari border area of Bandarban district. Mohammad Salam (42) was caught in an explosion near an old Maijja Camp controlled by the Arakan Army, about 200 meters inside Myanmar from the zero line of Chakdhala Border Outpost’s (BOP) Pillar No. 44. Local sources reported that the landmine had been planted earlier by the Arakan Army. After the explosion, locals rescued Salam and took him to Naikhongchhari Upazila Health Complex for treatment.

BNP leader Mostafizur Rahman Babul made a controversial statement, demanding both the return and execution of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. “We want Sheikh Hasina back, we want Mirza Azam back, we want Obaidul Quader back—but we also want Sheikh Hasina to be hanged,” he declared. He lamented that in the past 15-16 years, people have been unable to vote freely, elect MPs, or form local governments. He claimed that the most persecuted person in the country is BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, whom he referred to as the “Mother of Democracy.” Babul accused the ruling government of imprisoning her for years under false cases and pushing her toward death through “kangaroo court” verdicts.