Saifullah Panna, Secretary of the Chief Adviser’s Office, stated that Chief Adviser Dr. Yunus maintains a firm stance against corruption. He warned that those currently involved in corruption within the administration—or attempting to do so—are being closely monitored, with strict actions being taken against them.

Panna emphasized that some believe this government will be short-lived, but any future government will have to implement these reforms as they reflect the demands of the people. He also highlighted that the interim government has raised paddy prices to support farmers and has taken decisive steps to revive the struggling economy.

A group of 84 students from Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) staged a sit-in at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka on Sunday before submitting a memorandum to the Chief Adviser, demanding the resignation of the KUET Vice-Chancellor and five other reforms. A five-member student delegation handed over the memorandum at the Chief Adviser’s residence, where an official named Sabbir Ahmed received it. The students vowed not to return to campus until their demands were met. Among their demands are the removal of the VC and Pro-VC for failing to ensure security and legal measures, along with banning student politics.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is scheduled to visit Bangladesh in mid-March to meet Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, according to UN Special Envoy on Myanmar, Julie Bishop. During a meeting with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Sunday, they discussed the Rohingya crisis, potential solutions, and strategies to engage new international donors for humanitarian aid. Yunus urged Bishop to play a significant role in the upcoming international conference on the Rohingya crisis later this year.

A 13-year-old fifth-grade student in Nokla, Sherpur, was allegedly gang-raped, prompting a large crowd of people from different walks of life to surround the local police station, demanding justice. Police arrested the prime suspect, Ashiq, on Monday evening. Authorities revealed that the girl left home on Friday night to visit a neighbor but did not return. Her family later found her unconscious in a nearby cornfield. Ashiq and 3-4 other assailants reportedly fled the scene. The victim was rescued and taken to the hospital for treatment.

Speaking at a shadow parliament session titled “The July Uprising Proves the Spirit of ’71 Lives On” at FDC, Professor Abul Kashem Fazlul Haque, president of the Bangla Academy, condemned the past government’s crimes, including the systematic torture of detainees in secret cells. He stated that those responsible could face execution for their actions. He further asserted that the nation expects Sheikh Hasina to be brought back under a prisoner exchange agreement with India and put on trial. He credited the spirit of ’71 for inspiring student-led movements that ultimately led to the fall of the “fascist Hasina regime.”

Lieutenant General (Ret.) Mohammad Jahangir Alam, Home Minister’s Adviser, declared that Awami League’s allies will face strict action as they aim to destabilize the country using embezzled funds. In an emergency press briefing, he vowed to disrupt their activities and stated that security patrols will be intensified. Any negligence from law enforcement will result in punitive measures. Jahangir Alam emphasized that Awami allies will be relentlessly pursued, with no leniency granted to those involved in destabilizing the nation.

Home Affairs Adviser Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam has called an emergency press conference at midnight to address the country’s law and order situation. The Ministry of Home Affairs and Dhaka Metropolitan Police confirmed the announcement in messages sent to the media. The press conference is set to take place at his residence in Baridhara DOHS by 3:30 AM. Details on the content of the press conference have not been shared, leaving the public awaiting important updates.

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began on February 24, 2022, marking three years of continuous warfare. Ukraine has retaliated with counterattacks. On Saturday, Russia launched a massive drone strike across Ukraine. Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump has been actively pushing for a ceasefire, with his officials holding talks with Russia. However, despite peace negotiations, Russia has launched another attack, causing fires in multiple cities and resulting in casualties. In response, Ukraine claims to have destroyed 20 Russian drones.

Five months after his death in an Israeli attack, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah’s official funeral was held on Sunday morning in a stadium in Hezbollah-controlled southern Beirut. Thousands of supporters gathered in the city to pay their last respects. Nasrallah had led the Shia Muslim group through decades of conflict with Israel, transforming Hezbollah into a formidable regional military force. According to Reuters, the gathering was not just a mourning ceremony but also a show of strength. A funeral was also held for senior Hezbollah figure Hashem Safi al-Din.

On Sunday evening, the police headquarters announced that 585 individuals were arrested in the past 24 hours under the nationwide operation ‘Devil Hunt.’ Additionally, 1,492 other arrests were made through separate operations during the same period. The weapons recovered in ‘Devil Hunt’ include a foreign pistol, an LG firearm, a magazine, 10 rounds of ammunition, 47 spent bullet casings, three cartridges, a metal machete, and six knives. The operation was launched on February 8 following an attack on students in Gazipur.

A Dhaka court has ordered the freezing of shares worth BDT 8,133 crore ($730 million) belonging to controversial businessman S. Alam and his family members. On Sunday, Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md. Zakir Hossain Galib issued the order following a petition from the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The petition stated that S. Alam Group and its affiliated entities had obtained loans from various banks through illegal means and misappropriated funds to acquire vast assets both at home and abroad. The ACC argued that there were attempts to transfer and launder these assets, making their immediate freezing necessary to protect national resources.

Armed assailants shot a gold trader, Anwar Hossain (43), in Dhaka’s Banasree area and robbed him of 200 bhori (approximately 2.3 kg) of gold and Tk 100,000 in cash.

The incident took place around midnight when a group of criminals on motorbikes intercepted Anwar on his way home. According to fellow trader Mujibur Rahman, the attackers opened fire when Anwar resisted, hitting him with four bullets before fleeing with the valuables.

Anwar was rushed to the emergency department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital.

Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration, Mokhles Ur Rahman, stated on Sunday that district commissioners (DCs) who were forced into retirement or made officers on special duty (OSD) will face legal action if they are found to be involved in financial corruption. Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat, he clarified that only those with allegations against them would face lawsuits, while others would not. During the 15-and-a-half-year rule of the ousted League government, over a hundred officials who served as returning officers in three controversial elections are now being removed from their roles or placed on special duty.

The Bangladesh government has forced four Deputy Inspector Generals (DIGs) of police into retirement. According to separate notifications issued on Sunday by the Public Security Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs, signed by Senior Secretary Nasimul Gani, the officials are: DIG Md. Nisharul Arif from the Anti-Terrorism Unit, DIG Md. Abdul Kuddus Amin from the River Police, DIG Md. Azad Mia from the Highway Police, and DIG Amena Begum, NDC. The decision was made in the public interest under the Government Service Act. However, they will receive retirement benefits as per the regulations.

Nepal will start exporting 40 megawatts of electricity to Bangladesh from June under a trilateral agreement involving India. The electricity will be transmitted via Indian territory and sourced from Nepal’s Trishuli (25 MW) and Chilime Hydropower Project (22 MW). The agreement, signed last year, allows annual electricity exports from June to November until 2029. Bangladesh will buy the electricity at 8.17 Nepalese rupees per unit. Nepal plans to increase exports in the future, leveraging its hydropower potential to strengthen regional energy cooperation.