Home Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury paid glowing tributes to the police personnel martyred during the Great War of Liberation marking the Independence and National Day. He paid the rich tribute to the martyrs after placing a floral wreath at the Police Memorial, Rajarbagh Police Lines in the capital at 8am today. Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser Md. Khuda Baksh Chowdhury and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam also paid tributes to the great sons of the soil. DMP Commissioner SM Sazzat Ali, RAB Director General A. K. M. Shahidur Rahman, President of Bangladesh Police Service Association, Additional IGP (Administration) Md. Matiur Rahman Sheikh, leaders of Bangladesh Police Women Network (BPWN) paid tribute to the martyred police members by placing wreaths at the Police Memorial. A well-equipped police team gave a guard of honor. Then a sad tune was played on the bugle.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Director General (DG) Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui today paid glowing tributes to martyrs of the Great Liberation War on the occasion of the Independence Day and National Day-2025. He paid tribute to the martyrs by placing a wreath at the martyrs` memorial “Seemanta Gourab” at its Pilkhana headquarters in the capital at 07.30 am today, said a BGB press release. At this time, a well-equipped team of BGB provided the `Guard of Honor`. Senior officers, junior officers, soldiers and civilian officials of the BGB headquarters were present. To celebrate the day, the national flag was officially hoisted at 5:49 am today at all BGB units across the country, including the BGB headquarters in Pilkhana.

Staff Correspondent, Dhaka The government has instructed all government and non-government educational institutions to arrange programs to mark the Genocide Day on March 25 and Independence Day on March 26 in a befitting manner. Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) on Monday instructed all government and non-government schools and colleges, and training institutions to arrange programmes according to their convenience to mark both the occasions. All secondary and higher secondary educational institutions across the country will organise a discussion on March 26. On March 25, schools, colleges, and other institutions will host memorial meetings in participation with freedom fighters and distinguished persons of the society who will share their memories of the genocide and the Liberation War. On Independence Day, the national flag will be hoisted atop all public and private buildings and educational institutions. The national anthem will be played in the student assemblies while Independence Day parades will be arranged at divisional, district, and upazila levels. National-level essay and recitation competitions will be organized between March 20 and 25, to commemorate Independence and National Day. Various sports events, including football, T20 cricket, and kabaddi tournaments will be held at the district and upazila levels, involving students from schools and colleges. The Independence Day programs will be observed in all educational institutions aimed at instilling patriotism and awareness among students about the nation`s history and sacrifices.

Staff Correspondent, Dhaka According to the Ministry of Public Administration, government employees will enjoy an extended holiday during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, with a five-day continuous holiday declared. This Eid may fall on March 31, depending on the moon sighting. Based on this anticipated date, the Ministry of Public Administration has scheduled the five-day holiday to begin on March 29, reports the daily Prothom Alo. The holiday period will run from March 29 to April 2, which includes the public holiday on Eid day. The days before and after Eid will be government holidays as per executive order. However, before the holiday period begins, March 28 will be a weekly holiday (Friday), as well as the holiday for Shab-e-Qadr. Additionally, March 26 will be observed as the Independence Day holiday, and offices will be open on March 27. On the other hand, offices will resume on April 3, followed by two consecutive weekly holidays on Friday and Saturday. Therefore, out of the 11 days from March 26 to April 5, offices will be open for only two days: March 27 and April 3. According to leave policies, there is no provision to take casual leave between two other types of leave; if taken, it will be considered continuous leave. However, there is an opportunity to take earned leave.

Staff Correspondent, Dhaka The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has seized Tk394,60,72,805 held in 31 bank accounts belonging to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her family members. The family members include Hasina`s son Sajeeb Wazed Joy, daughter Saima Wazed Putul, sister Sheikh Rehana, and members of Rehana`s family. ACC Director General Akhtar Hossain disclosed the information at a press conference held at the commission`s headquarters in Dhaka, today (18 March). "The court issued the order to seize the accounts following a petition by the ACC," he stated. BFIU finds Tk635cr in 124 frozen bank accounts of Hasina, family Earlier, the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) found Tk635.14 crore in 124 frozen bank accounts of Hasina, her family members, and related individuals and institutions. Additionally, the BFIU seized eight plots, including a 60-katha Rajuk plot with a deed value of Tk1.80 crore, along with 10 decimal land holdings valued at Tk8.85 crore. This information was disclosed by the Bangladesh Bank at a high-level meeting on the prevention of money laundering chaired by Chief Adviser (CA) Muhammad Yunus on 10 March, according to a CA Press Wing statement. It said BFIU found assets linked to Hasina, her family, and affiliated individuals and organisations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the Cayman Islands. It also noted the presence of a Russian "slush fund" in a Malaysian account. A slush fund is a fund or account used for miscellaneous income and expenses, particularly when these are corrupt or illegal. Following investigations, charge sheets have been filed in six cases against Hasina`s family members and associated institutions on charges of fraud and forgery. Seven family members have also been barred from travelling abroad, said the statement. Among the 11 money laundering cases prioritised by the interim government for resolution by 2025, the case against Hasina and her family ranks as the top priority, it added. ACC on 10 March had approved the six charge sheets in as many cases against Hasina, Rehana, their children, and others in relation to the allocation of plots totalling 60 katha of land in Purbachal through irregularities and abuse of power. Purbachal land forgery: ACC approves 6 charge sheets against Hasina, family The other accused in the cases include former state minister Sharif Ahmed, Hasina`s former private secretary Salauddin, and 14 officials from the housing and public works ministry. This was the first charge sheet against the Hasina family and others involving the previous regime since the Awami League government fell in a mass uprising led by students in August last year.