On Monday (February 24), a public march began towards the Ministry of Home Affairs at 2:30 PM. The march started from the Central Shaheed Minar, passing through TSC, and headed toward the Ministry. Police set up barricades near the Education Building, but marchers forcefully removed them. Despite this, they could not reach the Secretariat due to police resistance. During the march, placards were displayed with slogans like, “Down with the system that nurtures rapists, wake up mothers, daughters, and sisters; Step down, Home Adviser Jahangir.” The participants of the march demanded improved security, reform of the rape laws, and the resignation of the Home Affairs Adviser.

In a shocking case of fraud, a man in Fatikchhari, Chattogram, has been accused of altering his father’s identity to siphon off his uncle’s freedom fighter pension. The accused, Abdus Shukkur (46), admitted to forging an NID to withdraw the pension and bribing the UP secretary and the union freedom fighter commander to facilitate the scam. However, the secretary has denied any involvement. The deceased freedom fighter, Bosu Mia, had no children, while Shukkur’s actual father, Abdur Razzak, was also a freedom fighter. Reports indicate that Shukkur has been committing this fraud since 2015.

Hamas official Mahmoud Mardawi announced on Sunday that the group would suspend negotiations with Israel unless 602 Palestinian prisoners were released. He urged mediators to pressure Israel into fulfilling the agreement. Egypt and Qatar have been pushing Israel to release the prisoners as promised, with Egypt even threatening to withdraw from mediation if Israel fails to comply. Meanwhile, families of the detainees waited anxiously throughout the day. The United States, however, has supported Israel’s refusal to return the prisoners.

On Monday, the Public Security Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notification announcing the suspension of Joint Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Biplob Kumar Sarkar and Joint Commissioner of DMP Traffic S.M. Mehedi Hasan.

The suspension was reportedly due to unauthorized absence from duty without prior notice or approval. During their suspension, they will be attached to the Barishal Range DIG’s office and will receive allowances as per regulations. The decision has been taken in the public interest, according to the official statement.

Amid rising incidents of rape, murder, extortion, and lawlessness, students and residents of Uttara staged a protest demanding stricter law enforcement.

The demonstration took place on Sunday at 3 PM in front of the BNS Center along the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway, with around 200 participants.

Protesters demanded justice and called for legal action against Awami League-backed criminals destabilizing the country. They also urged authorities to ensure maximum punishment for rapists and enhance security measures nationwide.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has summoned S. Alam Group Chairman Saiful Alam for questioning regarding allegations of money laundering.

In addition, Shahidul Alam, CEO of S. Alam Vegetable Oil Ltd., and Morshedul Alam, CEO of S. Alam Super Edible Oil Ltd., have also been summoned. They have been asked to appear before the ACC on March 5.

Meanwhile, Ahsanul Alam, the son of Saiful Alam and former chairman of Islami Bank, has been named in three corruption cases related to financial irregularities in Islami Bank.

The ACC has also called 27 officials from Islami Bank and one from Bangladesh Bank to appear on March 6, 9, 10, and 11 for questioning regarding the same allegations.

Police recovered the hanging body of Dhaka University student Anika Mehrunnesa Sahi (24) from a women’s hostel in Elephant Road, under New Market Police Station.

She was taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital at around 1:45 AM on Sunday night, where doctors declared her dead. Anika was a student of the university’s Management Department.

Initial investigations suggest the incident may be linked to a romantic dispute. A student from BUET has been taken into custody for questioning. The body has been sent for autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.

On Monday, the Public Security Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notification announcing the suspension of Joint Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Biplob Kumar Sarkar and Joint Commissioner of DMP Traffic S.M. Mehedi Hasan.

The suspension was reportedly due to unauthorized absence from duty without prior notice or approval. During their suspension, they will be attached to the Barishal Range DIG’s office and will receive allowances as per regulations. The decision has been taken in the public interest, according to the official statement.

Interim Government’s Legal Adviser, Professor Asif Nazrul, stated that governance in a post-revolution situation remains difficult due to a crippled police force, judiciary, and administration. Speaking at a law enforcement workshop in Rajshahi, he emphasized that remnants of the ousted fascist regime still have significant financial resources and malicious intentions, further destabilizing the situation. However, he assured that the government is making relentless efforts to restore law and order through determination and innovative strategies. The event was attended by top legal and law enforcement officials.

Students of Bangabandhu Digital University (BDU) staged a railway blockade in Kaliakair, Gazipur, demanding the institution’s name be changed to “Bangladesh Digital University” instead of “Gazipur Digital University,” as per a recently issued government gazette.

The blockade, which began at 9:20 AM on Monday, has disrupted train services between northern Bangladesh and Dhaka.

The government has revoked the Bangladesh Police Medal (BPM) and President’s Police Medal (PPM) from 103 police officers, including former IGP Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun. A Home Ministry circular stated that these officers were directly involved in the disputed 2018 national elections. The decision aims to uphold transparency and accountability in the force. Additionally, recipients must return all financial benefits linked to these medals. This move underscores the government’s stance against electoral misconduct and reinforces ethical standards in law enforcement.

At around 3:30 AM on Sunday night, Hasnat Abdullah unexpectedly arrived outside the Baridhara residence of Home Affairs Adviser Lt. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury.

Although he spoke briefly with journalists, he avoided live media interactions and did not enter the adviser’s residence.

Earlier, at 3:05 AM, the Home Affairs Adviser held a press conference addressing the country’s deteriorating law and order situation, blaming allies of the fascist Awami League government for the rise in crimes such as rape, robbery, and theft.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated that Israel is prepared to resume its military operations against Hamas. Hamas, on the other hand, claims that Israel is putting the five-week ceasefire at risk by suspending the prisoner exchange process.

The ceasefire’s first phase, which started on January 19, was supposed to end in early March, but no final agreement has been reached on the next steps. On Saturday, Israel suspended the release of 600 Palestinian prisoners under the initial deal.

“We have dismantled most of Hamas’ organized forces, and we will completely achieve our war goals—through negotiations or by other means,” Netanyahu stated.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Israel is ready to resume its war against Hamas. Meanwhile, Hamas has accused Israel of jeopardizing the five-week-long ceasefire by suspending the prisoner exchange process.

The first phase of the ceasefire, which began on January 19, was set to expire in early March, but no final decision has been made regarding the next phase. On Saturday, Israel halted the release of 600 Palestinian prisoners under the initial prisoner swap agreement.

“We have eliminated most of Hamas’ organized forces, and there is no doubt that we will fully achieve our war objectives—whether through negotiations or other means,” Netanyahu declared.

RAB-12 Bogura Company Commander Lt. Commander M. Abul Hashem Sabuj announced in a press release on Sunday afternoon that fugitive murder suspect Md. Sagar (33) has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting during the Bogura uprising.

Sagar was apprehended on Saturday night in the Char Matha area and has since been handed over to the police.

According to case details, on August 4 last year, at around 3 PM, schoolteacher Selim Hossain, son of Sekendar Ali from Polikanda village in Shibganj, was brutally beaten and hacked to death in the Satmatha area of Bogura. Eyewitnesses claim he was mistaken for a police officer and killed by the mob.