A significant cyber attack has targeted X, the platform owned by Elon Musk, according to reports from AFP. Users from Asia, Europe, and North America faced issues accessing the platform starting Monday morning. Many were unable to log into their accounts. Musk later confirmed the attack, calling it a major cyber assault. Despite the disruptions, some users could still access the platform intermittently. Although Musk attributed the issue to a cyber attack, he did not provide any evidence to support his claim. This is not the first cyber attack on X, as similar incidents occurred during Trump’s interview sessions during the election period.

U.S. fighter jets intercepted a civilian aircraft flying in a temporarily restricted airspace near former President Donald Trump’s Florida residence. This incident marks over 20 violations since Trump assumed the presidency on January 20. According to a statement from Aerospace Defense Command, F-16 jets deployed flares to grab the attention of the civilian pilot. Fortunately, the security of Trump was not impacted. NORAD confirmed that while fire trails could be seen from the ground, they quickly burned out without causing any danger.

The family of firefighter Swanur Zaman Noyon (24), who tragically lost his life on duty after being struck by a truck during a fire incident at the Secretariat, has received an additional financial aid of 5 lakh Taka from the Ministry of Home Affairs. On January 6th, Home Affairs Advisor Jahangir Alam handed over the sum to Noyon’s parents. In total, the Ministry has provided 10 lakh Taka in financial support to Noyon’s family. Additionally, the Fire Service had previously offered one lakh Taka in cash and 50 thousand Taka for funeral expenses to the family on December 26th of last year.

A fire broke out at the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) headquarters in Pilkhana on Monday night. Five fire service units brought the blaze under control. Four individuals, including two women and two children, suffered from smoke inhalation and were admitted to the BGB hospital. Fire Service Duty Officer Shahjahan Hossain reported that the fire originated on the eighth floor of a 10-story residential building at 9:25 PM. Initially, two units from Palashi Fire Station responded, followed by three more from Siddique Bazar Fire Station. The fire was fully contained by 9:58 PM.

Professor Dr. Amirul Islam, the Special Assistant at the Ministry of Education (with the rank of a State Minister) in the interim government, has officially resigned. On Monday, the Cabinet Division issued a notification confirming that the resignation was accepted by the President. Dr. Islam stepped down from his advisory position on the same day, as confirmed by Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam.

The Cyber Crime Unit of the Detective Branch (DB) arrested truck driver Titon Islam on Monday night in connection with a fatal road accident in Banani’s Chairman Bari area. The accident, which occurred early Monday morning, claimed the lives of two pedestrians near the Chairman Bari U-turn. One of the deceased has been identified as Minara Akter, a garment worker, while the other victim remains unidentified. DB officials confirmed the arrest, stating that further legal proceedings are underway.

A stakeholder meeting on the Teesta project was held in Rangpur on Monday, where participants demanded that the Teesta Master Plan be implemented using domestic funds. Meanwhile, Power China’s Country Manager, Han Kun, stated that the project would not have geopolitical implications as it is a commercial venture aimed at benefiting people. Stakeholders emphasized that the interim government should launch the project immediately to safeguard the livelihoods of two crore people in the Teesta basin. They also urged the cancellation of past approvals allowing thousands of acres to be taken over for solar panels, stressing that the river should be allowed to flow naturally.

Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute Egede has accused former U.S. President Donald Trump of disrespecting the people of Greenland, stating that his repeated remarks about acquiring the island are inappropriate. Last Tuesday, during a speech in the U.S. Congress, Trump once again expressed interest in purchasing the Danish territory. On Monday, he posted on Truth Social, saying, “We will keep Greenlanders safe, invest billions of dollars, and create new jobs.” In response, Prime Minister Egede stated in an interview that Greenland expects respect and dignity, calling Trump’s behavior both unacceptable and shocking.

Police in Cox’s Bazar have arrested a man, Tarek Rahman (30), for allegedly assaulting a U.S. national. The victim, an employee of UN Women, was walking with a colleague when Tarek reportedly grabbed her and engaged in inappropriate physical contact. The woman reported the incident to the police, leading to Tarek’s arrest in the afternoon.

Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Inamul Haq Sagar announced that the Bangladesh Police Headquarters has introduced a 24-hour hotline service to address harassment, sexual assault, and violence against women. Complaints can be filed via hotline numbers: 013200002001, 013200002002, and 013200002222.

Police have recovered three bodies from the Dhanu River in Khaliajuri, Netrokona, following a violent clash between local residents and outsider fishermen. The deceased, identified as Shahid Mia and Hridoy Mia, were part of a group accused of attempting to "loot" government-leased fishing areas. Hundreds of people gathered at the riverbank, leading to a confrontation that turned deadly.

Dr. Anisuzzaman Chowdhury has been appointed as Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser with the rank of a state minister. According to the official gazette, he will hold executive powers in the Ministry of Finance. A renowned economist and policymaker, Dr. Chowdhury has played a crucial role in financial sector development and policy formulation in Bangladesh and has worked with various international organizations.

For the first time, Bangladeshi expatriates will be allowed to vote via proxy in the upcoming national elections, according to an announcement by the Election Commission. A mobile application will be developed for expatriates to register and designate a nominee who will cast their vote. The initiative follows a meeting between Chief Election Commissioner A. M. M. Nasir Uddin and British High Commissioner Sarah Cook.

Police arrested content creator Md. Khalid Mahmud Hridoy Khan on Monday around 4 PM from Aminbazar, Savar, for allegedly harassing women through obscene gestures. According to police reports, the detainee would dress as a mentally unstable person and make inappropriate remarks toward women, urging them not to go out without a hijab, all while recording videos. A recent viral video shows him telling two Hindu women to wear hijabs or burqas and making offensive comments.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has provided an update on the condition of an eight-year-old rape victim in Magura. The child, now at the Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Dhaka, was transferred from Dhaka Medical College Hospital in a comatose state. Medical reports indicate critical injuries, including severe throat wounds, lung air accumulation, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and significant brain swelling. She remains on life support.