More than 150,000 Canadians have signed a parliamentary petition seeking to revoke Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship, The Guardian reports. The petition argues that Musk is a close ally of former U.S. President Donald Trump, who has previously threatened to undermine Canada’s sovereignty and integrate the country as the 51st U.S. state if re-elected. The petition was submitted to the House of Commons by British Columbia-based author Qualia Reed. Born in South Africa, Musk holds Canadian citizenship through his mother and currently heads a key division in the Trump administration.

Eight people were killed in a shooting carried out by gunmen in Mexico’s Guanajuato state, one of the country’s most violent regions, according to an AFP report. The prosecutor’s office confirmed that the victims included five women and three men, though their identities have not yet been disclosed. Guanajuato, a major industrial hub and home to several popular tourist destinations, has witnessed multiple violent incidents in recent years. No arrests have been made in connection with the attack. In 2023, a similar attack in the region left seven people dead, including a child. Since the Mexican government deployed the military against drug cartels in 2006, more than 480,000 people have been killed due to drug-related violence, according to official data.

A fire broke out at a jute warehouse in the Adamjee Export Processing Zone (EPZ) in Narayanganj’s Siddhirganj on Monday (February 24) at around 9:30 AM. Two firefighting units managed to bring the blaze under control after an hour of efforts, confirmed Mohammad Miron Mia, an officer at Adamjee Fire Service. The fire reportedly started at the rear section of a warehouse belonging to U.H.M. Limited, a garment factory. Factory personnel initially attempted to put out the fire but failed, prompting them to call the fire service. The extent of the damage has not yet been determined.

Dr. Atiur Rahman served as the Governor of Bangladesh Bank from 2009 to 2016, inheriting a strong banking sector. However, his tenure saw mismanagement, operational weaknesses, and undermining of the central bank’s autonomy, which ultimately weakened the sector. He played a pivotal role in the destruction of the banking industry. In early 2010, the Hallmark and Basic Bank scandals rocked Sonali Bank, leading to massive fraud at both institutions. Despite the scale of these scams, under Atiur’s leadership, Bangladesh Bank failed to take decisive action. During his time, the focus shifted to facilitating defaulters, and it was under his watch that Bangladesh Bank’s reserve funds were looted.

On February 25 and 26, 2009, the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) Headquarters in Pilkhana, Dhaka, was attacked by rebel soldiers, resulting in the deaths of 57 army officers. At the time, Sohel Taj, the then-State Minister for Home Affairs, was residing in the United States. Expatriate journalist Elias Hossain has written that military sources had informed him of Sohel Taj’s potential involvement in the BDR massacre. Elias warned that Taj should be cautious about traveling abroad. In response, Sohel Taj condemned these claims as propaganda and expressed his readiness to cooperate with any investigations, while also stating that he would not enter politics at this time.

The Bangladesh Air Force has dismissed reports that local miscreants from Samitipara launched a surprise attack on the Cox’s Bazar Air Force base on Monday, calling the news misleading. Meanwhile, ISPR stated that rumors are being spread claiming that a young man was killed by Air Force gunfire in Cox’s Bazar. According to the statement, a sudden attack by some local miscreants left four Air Force personnel injured, who are currently undergoing treatment.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has expressed his desire to make Pakistan a nation greater than India. Speaking at a large rally on Sunday, he said, “One day, we will leave India behind. And if we fail to do that, my name won’t be Shahbaz Sharif. We will work day and night to transform Pakistan into a great nation and surpass India.” Shahbaz added that his government is focused on achieving economic stability, with the goal of reducing Pakistan’s reliance on foreign loans.

পুলিশের আইজিপি বাহারুল আলম জানিয়েছেন, ছিনতাইরোধে পুলিশের তিনটি বিশেষায়িত ইউনিট সোমবার সকাল থেকে মাঠে নামছে। ঢাকা মেট্রোপলিটন পুলিশ, র‍্যাব ও এন্টি টেরোরিজম ইউনিট যৌথ অভিযান চালাবে। আইজিপি বলেন, দিনেরাতে ছিনতাই বেড়েছে। ছিনতাই প্রতিরোধে সোমবার সকাল থেকে বিশেষ একটি ব্যবস্থা বাস্তবায়ন করার সিদ্ধান্ত নেওয়া হয়েছে। এভাবে উন্নতি না হলে আমাদের অন্য পরিকল্পনায় যেতে হবে। বাহারুল বলেন, একটি গোষ্ঠী চায় না বাংলাদেশে স্থিতিশীল পরিবেশ বজায় থাক। সেটার পেছনে রাজনৈতিক উদ্দেশ্য থাকতে পারে। তিনি বলেন, অপারেশন ডেভিল হান্ট মূলত যারা সন্ত্রাস করে, সমাজবিরোধী তাদের বিরুদ্ধে।

Army Chief General Waqar-uz-Zaman has instructed military personnel to maintain patience and avoid excessive use of force while ensuring law and order until an elected government takes office. Speaking at an event at Savar Cantonment, he emphasized that any use of force must be strictly proportionate and kept to a minimum. “We must continue serving the nation until we have an elected government and the country is stable. Until then, we must perform our duties with patience,” General Waqar stated.

A new report by Al Jazeera, citing Access Now’s global internet shutdown study, reveals that Israel has restricted internet access in Gaza six times in 2024, more than any other country in the Middle East and North Africa. Despite international condemnation, Israeli occupation forces have deliberately disrupted Gaza’s internet and telecommunications infrastructure, a move the report likens to war crimes. The blackouts have severely impacted communication in the besieged Palestinian territory, drawing widespread criticism from human rights organizations.

Government officers under the Inter-Cadre Discrimination Elimination Council have temporarily suspended their planned half-day work stoppage to honor National Martyrs’ Day on Tuesday. A statement from the protesting officers indicated that if all suspensions and departmental cases against 25 cadre officers are not withdrawn by February 27 and no effective measures are taken to address inter-cadre disparities, a full-day strike will be observed on March 2. They have also warned of stricter actions if their demands remain unmet. Notably, 12 officers from the 25-cadre group were recently suspended for their social media posts.

The Bangladesh Air Force has refuted claims of an attack on its Cox’s Bazar base, labeling them as misinformation. The incident started when a local was taken inside for questioning over missing motorcycle documents, prompting a crowd confrontation. Miscreants threw stones, injuring several, including four Air Force personnel. Blank rounds were fired, but no live ammunition was used. The Air Force condemned false reports and confirmed that the base’s name remains “Cox’s Bazar Air Force Base.”

On Monday (February 24), the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-2) arrested six members of the notorious ‘Kobji Kata’ (Wrist Cutter) Anwar gang from Mohammadpur, Dhaka. Among those arrested were key gang members Tunda Babu and Rafat. RAB’s media wing confirmed the arrests in the morning. The other four detainees are known associates of Tunda Babu and Rafat. RAB-2 will hold a press briefing at its Basila camp at 3 PM to provide further details, with Additional DIG Md. Khalidul Haque Howlader leading the discussion.

According to Indian media outlet NDTV, a tragic accident occurred in Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh, on Monday when a jeep returning from the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh Mela collided with a bus. The crash resulted in six fatalities and left two others critically injured. The victims were residents of Karnataka. District Collector Deepak Saxena stated that the jeep driver lost control, hitting a road divider and a tree before veering onto the highway’s opposite lane, where it collided with an oncoming bus. All six passengers in the jeep died on the spot.

On Monday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) issued a statement confirming an attack by assailants on an airbase in Cox’s Bazar. The ISPR reported that some individuals from the nearby Samiti Para carried out an unexpected attack on the Cox’s Bazar airbase. The Bangladesh Air Force is taking necessary action in response, but details on casualties or the motive behind the attack are still unclear.