Sarjis Alam, the chief organizer of the National Citizen Party (NCP) for the northern region, shared photos of President Md. Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on his verified Facebook account, making serious allegations. In his post on Wednesday, he claimed that the 2026 national election was engineered through a secret understanding between the BNP and the Awami League after the BNP realized it could not win alone. He alleged that the two parties, along with parts of the administration and foreign agents, collaborated to form the government.

Sarjis further accused the Awami League of orchestrating the Pilkhana massacre and criticized the BNP for rehabilitating the same party. He stated that the BNP had once been persecuted by the Awami League, including the imprisonment of Begum Zia and the exile of Tarique Rahman, yet now had taken responsibility for the Awami League’s return to power.

He warned BNP grassroots members that if they again face persecution or violence from the Awami League, the responsibility would lie with Tarique Rahman and the BNP leadership.

At a citizens’ dialogue held Wednesday at the National Press Club, Badiul Alam Majumdar, editor of Citizens for Good Governance (SUJAN), stated that political parties are bound to fully implement the July Charter following the referendum’s ‘yes’ victory. He emphasized that the referendum carries the same weight as the constitution and criticized members of parliament who have not yet taken the oath for the constitutional reform assembly, calling it disrespectful to the public mandate.

Majumdar reiterated that all power belongs to the people, and the referendum represents their direct decision on national reform. He said the government’s legitimacy stems from this public vote, which approved the July Charter Implementation Ordinance (2025) and specific constitutional reform proposals with 68 percent support. He rejected claims that the referendum was invalid, asserting that it reflects the people’s sovereign will.

The dialogue, jointly organized by the Referendum and July Charter Implementation Citizens’ Forum and Voice for Reform, also featured coordinator Fahim Mashroor, who warned that ignoring the referendum’s outcome could politically harm the government and parties. He expressed hope for a timely political decision by the authorities.

Newly appointed administrator of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), Md. Shafiqul Islam Khan, began his duties by inspecting the city’s mosquito control operations. The handover ceremony took place at the Gulshan Nagar Bhaban, where outgoing administrator Suraiya Akhter Jahan formally transferred responsibilities to him. Soon after assuming office, the new administrator, accompanied by State Minister for Health M A Muhit, visited the DNCC mosquito control chemical storage facility in Mirpur-2.

During the visit, the effectiveness of mosquito control chemicals was tested, and the corporation’s overall preparedness for mosquito management was reviewed. The administrator emphasized the goal of working collectively to make Dhaka a safe and livable city.

Senior DNCC officials, including Chief Executive Officer Muhammad Asaduzzaman and Chief Health Officer Brigadier General Imrul Kayes Chowdhury, were present during the inspection.

Newly elected Member of Parliament for Cumilla-4 (Debidwar) and National Citizens Party (NCP) South Region chief organizer Hasnat Abdullah sharply criticized internal corruption within Debidwar Police Station during a law and order committee meeting on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Speaking in the presence of senior police officials, including Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md. Moniruzzaman, he labeled the station’s second officer and a sub-inspector as corrupt and instructed the OC to free the station from brokers.

Hasnat alleged that some officers under the OC were not sincere and that the second officer was “fully corrupted,” taking no action without money. He also claimed that a non-police individual named Helal exerted undue influence over police operations, including case filing and complaint handling. The MP further accused a syndicate of brokers and drug dealers of operating around the station, making ordinary citizens afraid to approach police directly.

He stated that he had personally investigated the matter over the past year and consulted journalists and civil society representatives. Hasnat pledged cooperation with the police administration to improve law and order.

Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) Vice President Md. Abu Sadiq Kayem has alleged that a deliberate attempt is underway to portray the July Revolution as a crime under the framing of fallen fascism. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, he expressed concern that a group is engaged in activities aimed at discrediting the July movement and undermining its objectives.

Kayem stated that efforts are being made to dispute the referendum and the July Charter, as well as to repeal the ordinance protecting movement participants. He warned that such propaganda and consent-building could have dangerous consequences. He also mentioned that some media outlets claim the government has given a “green signal” to certain police investigations.

The DUCSU VP urged the government to take necessary steps to stop the attempts by fascist beneficiaries to derail the July movement. He called for ensuring the safety of activists and implementing the aspirations of July in national life.

Major General Kaiser Rashid Chowdhury has officially taken charge as the new Director General of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) in Bangladesh. The appointment was reported on February 25, 2026. He is described as a talented and sharp military officer with a distinguished record of professionalism both at home and abroad.

Chowdhury was commissioned as the second-best cadet of the 29th BMA Long Course and is currently the senior-most officer of his batch. He has completed multiple advanced military courses in Bangladesh, the United Kingdom, Turkey, and Pakistan, including staff and artillery training programs. His career includes key instructional roles at the Defence Services Command and Staff College and the School of Artillery, where he contributed to training new generations of officers.

He also served at the United Nations Headquarters from 2016, where his efforts helped Bangladesh maintain its position as a top peacekeeping troop-contributing country. His leadership was recognized for expanding deployment opportunities for Bangladeshi forces and earning the trust of the UN Military Adviser.

Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon clarified his earlier comments about students roaming at night, stating that his remarks were not a national directive. He made the clarification on Wednesday afternoon at the Education Ministry during a ceremony for handing over junior scholarship results, responding to a question about his previous statement on evening activities.

The minister explained that his comments referred specifically to his electoral constituency, Kachua, where he has repeatedly pledged to curb drugs, eve-teasing, terrorism, and late-night street roaming if elected. He said he had instructed local administration officials to question anyone found roaming at night and to inform their guardians, emphasizing that this was a commitment to his constituency’s parents.

Dr. Milon further stated that he had not issued any national policy or announcement from the Education Ministry regarding this matter, underscoring that it was a personal electoral commitment limited to Kachua, not a nationwide directive.

Bangladesh and Malaysia have agreed to enhance mutual cooperation in religious affairs. The agreement was reached during a virtual meeting held on Tuesday between Bangladesh’s Minister for Religious Affairs Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaikobad and Malaysia’s Minister of Religious Affairs Dr. Zulkifli Hasan.

During the meeting, Minister Kaikobad emphasized the importance of exchanging experiences between the two countries in areas such as Hajj management, zakat administration, and the improvement of religious education systems. He suggested that both nations could adopt each other’s best practices to increase efficiency in Hajj operations and ensure transparency in zakat management. He also highlighted the need for training to enhance the capacity of relevant officials.

The meeting was held in a cordial atmosphere, with both ministers expressing optimism about expanding future cooperation in religious matters. They also discussed ways to make religious education more effective and relevant to contemporary needs.

A protest was held in Dhaka’s Farmgate area condemning extortion and expressing solidarity with victims of recent violent attacks. The event, held on Wednesday, saw spontaneous participation from local residents along with leaders of various political, social, and professional organizations. Speakers strongly denounced the attacks, calling them unacceptable acts of brutality against innocent citizens and political activists who opposed extortion.

Injured participants described how they were deliberately targeted and severely beaten with local weapons for standing against extortion. Their testimonies sparked anger and concern among attendees. Leaders from the 11-party alliance joined the program, pledging unity against terrorism, extortion, and violence, and urging authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Representatives of the National Citizen Party (NCP) reaffirmed their uncompromising stance on protecting citizens’ rights and vowed to continue opposing injustice. They demanded proper medical care for the injured, immediate arrests of the attackers, and exemplary punishment. The speakers also warned that stronger actions would follow if effective measures were not taken to prevent future incidents.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, visited the graves of soldiers killed in the 2009 Pilkhana massacre. On Wednesday afternoon, he offered prayers for the departed souls at the Banani Military Cemetery, accompanied by party leaders including central executive member Md. Selim Uddin and activists from the Banani and Gulshan units.

During the visit, Dr. Rahman described the slain soldiers as patriotic and among the nation’s finest, expressing deep respect and prayers for their forgiveness. He alleged that the killings on February 25–26, 2009, were planned under the Awami League-led government and called for patience among the victims’ families.

He urged the government to disclose the names of those found guilty in the BDR Investigation Commission report and to ensure their immediate arrest and legal punishment. Dr. Rahman also reiterated his party’s demand for justice in all murder cases related to the incident.

The government has distributed responsibilities to two newly appointed state ministers, according to an order issued by the Road Transport and Bridges Ministry on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, and made public the following day. The office order, signed by Senior Assistant Secretary Ajit Dev, stated that the assignments were made in line with a gazette notification issued on February 17.

Under the new allocation, Habibur Rashid has been given charge of the Road Transport and Highways Division and the Ministry of Railways, while Md. Rajib Ahsan has been assigned to the Ministry of Shipping and the Bridges Division. The order also requested relevant authorities to take necessary measures to implement the portfolio distribution.

The announcement formalizes the division of duties among the new state ministers, marking an administrative step in the government’s ongoing cabinet management process.

The Election Commission (EC) has instructed all candidates who participated in Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary election to submit their election expenditure statements by March 14. A letter signed by EC Senior Assistant Secretary A S M Iqbal Hasan was sent to returning officers on February 25, outlining the directive. The EC cited Article 44(g) of the Representation of the People Order, 1972, which requires candidates to file their expense returns within 30 days after the publication of the official gazette of elected representatives. The gazette for the recently concluded election was issued on February 13.

According to the EC, all contesting candidates must ensure submission of their expenditure details as per Circular-18 issued during the election period. The commission noted that approximately 2,020 candidates contested in the 13th parliamentary election. The submission deadline of March 14 corresponds to the 30-day period following the gazette publication.

The directive reinforces the EC’s monitoring of campaign finance compliance and aims to ensure transparency in electoral spending as mandated by law.

Rashed Pradhan, vice president and spokesperson of the Jatiya Ganotantrik Party (JAGPA), stated that the current government, which he described as a 'managed vote' administration, cannot ensure a fair trial for the Pilkhana massacre. He made the remarks on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, during a discussion organized by JAGPA at the Shafiul Alam Pradhan Auditorium in Paltan, marking 'Shaheed Sena Dibosh'. Pradhan alleged that both India and the Awami League’s blueprint were responsible for the massacre.

He further said that JAGPA has been claiming since 2009 that the Pilkhana tragedy was planned by India and the Awami League, and that an interim government report has now confirmed this. However, he noted that despite the report, the interim government could not initiate the trial process. According to him, neither the current government nor the BNP would be able to deliver justice, and he called for the establishment of a government representing the oppressed people.

The meeting was presided over by JAGPA presidium member and freedom fighter Syed Shafiqul Islam, with several party leaders also addressing the event.

The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh has decided to prepare a comprehensive documentation on the activities of foreign observers who participated in the recently held 13th parliamentary election. This is the first time since independence that the EC has taken such an initiative. A 33-member committee has been formed comprising officials from the EC and the Ministry of Information. Senior Assistant Secretary Asma Dilara Jannat has been appointed as the convener, and Deputy Director of the Department of Films and Publications Mamun Or Rashid will serve as the member secretary.

According to an office order signed by EC’s Public Relations Director Md Ruhul Amin Mallik on February 25, the documentation will include photographs and information on the reception, accommodation, and polling center visits of 57 foreign observers who attended the February 12 referendum and national election. The report will be preserved in book form for future reference.

The committee has been tasked with collecting evaluation reports from the observers, compiling write-ups and photographs of their activities, and preparing the final publication.

Member of Parliament Kamruzzaman Kamrul of Sunamganj-1 declared that no extortion will be tolerated in his constituency. Speaking as the chief guest at a views-exchange meeting organized by the Madhyanagar Upazila administration on Wednesday, he said that anyone collecting more than the government-fixed market tax will face action. He urged those taking market leases to act responsibly.

The MP noted that the haor region remains underdeveloped compared to other parts of the country and emphasized the need for joint efforts alongside government initiatives to uplift the backward communities. He appealed for sincere cooperation from all sectors to advance the area’s development.

Kamruzzaman added that he wishes to remain close to the people as “their Kamrul,” not as a distant politician, and aims to earn public affection through his work. The meeting, chaired by the Upazila Nirbahi Officer Ujjal Roy, was attended by representatives of civil society, educators, political leaders, and journalists, who raised issues related to infrastructure, communication, education, and market management.