Bangladesh

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman directs all ministries in Bangladesh to take coordinated action to prevent rape and ensure speedy justice in cases of violence against women.

The Bangladesh cabinet approves proposals to convert two ordinances related to the 2024–25 supplementary budget and the 2025–26 national budget into law.

Opposition MPs protest and walk out as President Mohammad Shahabuddin delivers his speech at the first session of Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliament.

India says it will review Bangladesh’s request for diesel supply but will prioritize domestic demand first, as global fuel markets face uncertainty amid Middle East tensions.

Bangladesh records $1.92 billion in remittances in the first 11 days of March, showing strong year-on-year growth as expatriates send more money ahead of Eid.

Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation sets daily fuel purchase limits for motorcycles, cars, buses, and trucks to prevent panic buying and ensure stable fuel supply amid global energy concerns.

Outgoing Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus declares himself a VVIP before stepping down, securing one-year SSF protection. Questions arise as the official gazette is missing from the Bangladesh Government Press website.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police directs traffic authorities to restrict battery-operated rickshaws from main roads during Ramadan, intensifies traffic control, security measures, and calls for CCTV coverage ahead of Eid.

Education Minister Dr. A.N.M. Ehsanul Haque Milon says police will question teenagers found roaming at night and reiterates his zero-tolerance stance on corruption.

Police detained eight activists of the banned Awami Jubo League and Chhatra League from Chattogram’s Kotwali area after a sudden procession near Riazuddin Bazar.

RAB Director General AKM Shahidur Rahman says law enforcement will not allow public harassment or disruption under the guise of protests, vows improved law and order nationwide.

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus says Bangladesh’s latest national election signals the birth of a new democratic era, highlighting reforms, justice, and institutional transformation.