Professor Dr. M. Aminul Islam, the Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser, has resigned from his position. He was responsible for the Ministry of Education. When asked whether he resigned voluntarily or under government pressure, he declined to comment. When questioned about taking on a more significant role after resigning, Dr. Islam stated, "I do not wish to comment on that either." However, he assured that he would remain involved in the education sector in some capacity. According to sources, he resigned following recommendations from senior government officials.

A joint task force arrested two individuals, including a district organizer of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, during a raid at Narayanganj General Hospital on Sunday around 3 PM. Authorities recovered four yaba tablets from their possession.

The detainees have been identified as Mohammad Zidan, a district organizer of the student movement, and Iqbal Hossain, a hospital broker. Investigations revealed that Zidan had been intimidating hospital staff for personal gain and was also involved in drug trafficking within the hospital premises. Following his arrest, the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement has expelled him from the organization.

U.S. authorities have arrested a leading student activist from Columbia University for his pro-Palestinian stance. Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate student at the School of International and Public Affairs, was taken into custody by agents from the Trump administration’s Department of Homeland Security. His arrest is seen as part of a new policy targeting foreign students supporting Hamas. According to four classmates, Khalil was detained from his campus housing on Saturday by federal agents.

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin has confirmed that preparations are underway to announce the national election schedule in October. "Our timeline is set for December, and we are working accordingly. If the elections are held in December, the schedule must be announced in October," he stated. The CEC recently met with British High Commissioner Sarah Cook, clarifying that their discussion focused on preparations for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election rather than local government elections. He also mentioned that assistance has been requested from the British High Commission for training candidates' agents and observers.

Mark Carney, newly elected leader of Canada’s Liberal Party, has strongly rejected the idea of Canada becoming the 51st state of the United States. His statement came in response to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent suggestion that Canada should join the U.S. to benefit from lower tariffs and increased military protection. Carney declared that Canada will remain independent and sovereign, emphasizing that while Americans may desire Canada’s resources, land, and water, they will never own the country.

At an anti-rape rally at Chittagong University (CU), marketing student Sumaiya Shikder faced strong opposition after calling for the resignation of the university proctor. During her speech, some students began chanting “fake, fake” slogans. Khan Talat Mahmud Rafi, a fellow student, intervened and took the microphone from Sumaiya. Although Rafi attempted to continue the protest with slogans, dissenting students kept chanting “fake.” Eventually, Rafi announced the protest’s conclusion, and students dispersed.

To maintain law and order, Home Affairs Adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury made unannounced visits to several police stations early Monday morning. He inspected Tejgaon, Kalabagan, Shahbagh, and New Market police stations. Chowdhury stated that those involved in organized crime, theft, robbery, extortion, and acts of violence against women and children will be brought to justice and face strict legal consequences.

A court has granted a seven-day remand for Hitu Sheikh, the prime accused in the Magura child rape case, while three other accused have been placed on five-day remands. The remand hearing took place on Sunday night. The accused include the child’s brother-in-law Sajib Hossain (18), her sister’s father-in-law Hitu Mia (42), a 17-year-old minor, and their mother Jabeida Begum (40). According to the victim’s family, the incident took place last Thursday when the child visited her sister’s home in Nijnanduali village near Magura.

A female garment worker was killed and another injured after being hit by a truck at the Banani Chairmanbari U-turn on Monday. In protest, garment workers blocked both sides of the Chairmanbari road and halted traffic on the Elevated Expressway, causing severe congestion. The deceased was identified as Minara Akter, while the injured worker, Sumaiya Akter, has been admitted to Kurmitola General Hospital. Police are trying to control the situation.

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, environmental adviser, has emphasized the urgent need to increase the use of jute-based products to mitigate the harmful effects of plastic pollution. She highlighted that promoting the widespread use of jute in everyday products is crucial for ensuring sustainable development.

The government, she noted, is working to make affordable jute products more accessible to the public. Rizwana Hasan also pointed out that jute is a symbol of Bangladesh’s heritage and a promising sector for an eco-friendly economy. She urged entrepreneurs to invest in this industry and expand the market for jute-based products both locally and internationally.

Just four days after its official maiden flight, aviation innovator Julhas Molla’s homemade aircraft once again took to the skies. On Sunday, the aircraft soared over the Jamuna riverbank in Jafarganj, with retired Bangladesh Biman pilot Captain Abdullah Al Faruq and officials from the Civil Aviation Authority in attendance. Captain Faruq praised Julhas’ research and emphasized the importance of further development.

During the event, Julhas took his mother and younger brother on an aerial tour aboard a BCL Aviation R66 helicopter while receiving valuable insights on aviation. In recognition of his achievements, software development company BongTis presented Julhas with a check of 50,000 BDT.

A massive fire broke out at Aturar Depot in the Amin Jute Mill area of Chattogram’s Bayezid Bostami police precinct on Sunday at 2:50 PM, reducing 12 shops to ashes. The Fire Service was alerted at 2:58 PM, and eight units from four fire stations—Bayezid Bostami, Kalurghat, and Agrabad—were deployed to control the blaze. Initial reports indicate that the affected shops primarily sold jute, bamboo, and rice husks. Firefighters continued dampening operations late into the evening. Fortunately, no casualties were reported.

At least four Pakistani soldiers were killed in an attack by the Taliban in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to an AFP report. The region shares a border with Afghanistan and has witnessed increasing violence in recent years. A senior official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that seven others were injured. Since the Taliban regained power in Afghanistan, violent incidents in Pakistan have surged. The outlawed Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) remains highly active in the country’s northwest, frequently targeting security forces.

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in New York for allegedly shooting and killing a detective. The incident occurred last Friday night during an exchange of gunfire between police officers and a group of suspects. The deceased officer, 26-year-old Joseph Azcona, had served as a detective in the police department for five years. Authorities confirmed that four additional individuals connected to the incident are now in custody. The teen suspect faces charges of attempted murder and illegal firearm possession.

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has once again urged the United States to withdraw from NATO. In a recent post on X, Musk, who was a key figure in the Trump administration’s Department of Energy, reiterated his stance. Earlier, on March 2, he also posted that it was time for the U.S. to exit both the United Nations and NATO. His remarks have fueled debates over the future of the 32-member military alliance. Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump discussed NATO membership with allied nations on March 6, warning that he would not fund the defense of NATO members who fail to meet their financial commitments.