The first meeting of the National Consensus Commission will be held on February 15, as announced by Chief Adviser Mohammad Yunus’ press secretary, Shafiqul Alam. The meeting will be chaired by the Chief Adviser and attended by various political parties and allies of the July uprising. The decision on whether subsequent meetings will be joint or separate will be made during the session. Notably, BNP met with the Chief Adviser yesterday.

Russia is awaiting further details on former U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to occupy and rebuild Gaza. In a press conference on Monday (February 10), a Kremlin spokesperson stated that the plan poses significant challenges, as approximately 1.2 million Palestinians reside in Gaza. The spokesperson also highlighted that United Nations Security Council resolutions guarantee a two-state solution for the region.

A horrific bus accident in Guatemala has left at least 51 people dead and many others injured. According to a report by Al Jazeera, the victims include 36 men and 15 women, with the death toll expected to rise. Rescue teams are working to extract survivors from the wreckage. The bodies have been sent to a provincial morgue, and the President of Guatemala has declared three days of national mourning while deploying military and disaster response teams to the area.

The Bangladesh Administrative Service Association (BASA) has opposed the recent high court ruling that allocated a 25% quota for other cadres in the promotion to deputy secretary positions. Previously, there was no fixed quota for such promotions. BASA insists that administrative cadre officers naturally deserve these positions and calls for maintaining the existing structure, which currently allocates 75% to the administrative cadre and 25% to others. Meanwhile, the Public Administration Reform Commission has proposed a 50-50 division between administrative and other cadres, sparking further debate.

A massive fire broke out at a plastic factory in Shyampur, causing significant damage. Firefighters rushed to the scene and managed to bring the blaze under control after hours of effort. No casualties have been reported so far, but authorities are assessing the extent of the damage. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.

In a statement issued on Monday, Chief Adviser Mohammad Yunus condemned the mob attack at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair. Describing the fair as a vital cultural event for writers and readers, he stated that such incidents undermine free cultural expression and dishonor the martyrs of the 1952 Language Movement. The statement directed the police and the Bangla Academy to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure that the perpetrators face legal action. Additionally, security agencies have been instructed to take stronger measures to prevent mob violence in the future.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that if all hostages held by Hamas are not released by February 15 at noon, the ceasefire agreement should be canceled. He further suggested that even if it leads to complete destruction, the decision should stand. In response, Hamas, the Palestinian armed resistance group, has suspended the hostage exchange, accusing Israel of violating the agreement. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has since held discussions with top security officials, and a security cabinet meeting is scheduled for Tuesday morning. Amidst this tense situation, Trump’s remarks have added further controversy.

A businessman from Shimulia village in Baliati Union, Manikganj, has been kidnapped, with the abductors demanding an 800,000 Taka ransom. According to his family, he was abducted on Saturday evening while carrying 150,000 Taka in cash. After failing to return home, a general diary (GD) was filed with the local police. The victim’s wife reported that the kidnappers made three phone calls on Sunday, threatening to kill him if police or journalists were informed. The officer-in-charge of the police station assured that modern technology is being used to locate and rescue the victim.

The Health Ministry has announced that progress regarding the demands of Medical Assistant Training School (MATS) students will be made within 72 hours. In a press release on February 10, it was revealed that the decision followed a meeting between the Health Ministry and the General MATS Students’ Unity Council. The ministry has begun the process of issuing recruitment notices for family planning and health departments in response to student demands. Additionally, a request has been sent to the Ministry of Public Administration to elevate the position of Sub-Assistant Community Medical Officer to the 10th grade. Other demands are expected to take longer to address.

A total of 343 individuals have been arrested across the country, including in Dhaka, as part of "Operation Devil Hunt." Within the last 24 hours, the total number of arrests, including other operations, has reached 1,521, according to AIG Inamul Haque Sagar from the Police Headquarters. Law enforcement officials have seized one pistol, two magazines, 12 rounds of ammunition, six shotgun cartridges, three knives, three swords, one axe, ten sticks, four metal rods, and four machetes. The operation was initiated following an attack on students at the residence of Mozammel Haque last Friday, as per the Home Ministry’s directive.

On Monday, February 10, the BBC reported that Hamas, the Palestinian resistance group, has indefinitely suspended the hostage exchange, citing violations by Israel. According to Hamas spokesperson Abu Ubaida, Israel has failed to meet the terms of the agreement over the past three weeks. The violations include delaying the return of displaced civilians to northern Gaza, launching artillery and gunfire attacks on civilians, and failing to facilitate humanitarian aid into Gaza as agreed. Hamas stated that the exchange will not proceed until Israel fulfills its obligations.

Chief Adviser Mohammad Yunus has urged Standard Chartered Bank’s Global CEO to advocate for Bangladesh and promote the interim government's reform initiatives internationally. He pointed out that Bangladesh has been the target of misleading propaganda and sought the CEO’s assistance in countering it. The adviser also requested cooperation in identifying and repatriating funds illegally smuggled abroad by Sheikh Hasina’s close associates. He stated that his government has already taken various steps to retrieve these assets.

Interim government adviser Mahfuz Alam has called for an end to mob violence. He warned that those supporting an uprising must cease their activities, or they too will be labeled as enemies of the state. Posting on his Facebook page on Monday night, he stated that no further warnings would be issued. He also declared that any so-called protests or demonstrations would be met with strong action. He emphasized that any attempts to destabilize or discredit the state would not be tolerated. Calling for an end to oppression, he warned that those who do not comply will face consequences.

Aleya Begum, a female inmate, died at Rajbari District Prison on Sunday night around 9 PM. She was pronounced dead at Rajbari Sadar Hospital. According to prison authorities, she was a resident of the Goalanda upazila and had been arrested on January 23 in a drug-related case. On Sunday night, she suddenly experienced severe chest pain, and despite being rushed to the emergency ward, doctors declared her dead. Her body has been sent for an autopsy.

Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Mohammad Abdul Momen has vowed to bring back high-profile corruption suspects who have fled to neighboring countries and put them on trial. Speaking at the inauguration of a training program for ACC officials, he identified government procurement as a major source of corruption. He emphasized the need for awareness about procurement processes, market prices, and utility assessments. He also mentioned that ACC could benefit from "Operation Devil Hunt." A total of 30 officials are participating in the training program.