National Citizens Party (NCP) member secretary and parliamentarian Akhtar Hossain has accused BNP lawmakers of violating the July Charter implementation order on the day of their oath-taking. Speaking at a discussion titled “Constitutional Recognition of July: Citizen Expectations from the Government and New Parliament” at the CIRDAP auditorium in Dhaka, he urged BNP MPs not to fall into conspiracies and instead participate in the nation-building process.

Hossain stated that under Article 8 of the July Charter order, MPs were required to take an oath both as members of parliament and as members of the Constitutional Reform Council, which BNP MPs failed to do. He said this omission disrespected the people’s sovereign will. He also criticized BNP for shifting its stance on the referendum and attempting to challenge its outcome in court.

Hossain called on BNP MPs to take the Constitutional Reform Council oath before the next parliamentary session on March 12. He emphasized that NCP and Jamaat-e-Islami members had already taken their oaths and were committed to fulfilling their public responsibilities.

Allegations of irregularities and obstruction in nomination paper distribution have surfaced surrounding the Barishal District Lawyers Association executive council election. Former secretary and senior lawyer Kazi Munirul Hasan raised the complaints at a press conference held on Sunday afternoon at the Barishal Press Club. He claimed that despite approaching the chief election officer twice on March 5 to collect nomination papers for the president post, he was denied the forms both times, prompting anger among attending lawyers.

In his written statement, Hasan described the 146-year-old Barishal District Lawyers Association as a non-political professional organization representing lawyers from diverse backgrounds. He expressed concern that attempts were being made to turn the upcoming election into a one-sided process, contrasting it with the recently held national election, which he said was conducted in a free and democratic environment.

Hasan urged the authorities to announce a new election schedule to ensure a fair and acceptable process. Several pro-Awami League lawyers, including Delwar Hossain Dilu and Anwar Hossain Mizan, were present at the press conference.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and opposition leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman extended heartfelt greetings to women in Bangladesh and around the world on International Women’s Day. In a Facebook post on Sunday, he acknowledged women’s indispensable contributions to family, society, economy, and nation-building.

Dr. Rahman emphasized the need for a Bangladesh where women have fair opportunities in education, employment, and leadership, and where workplace and wage discrimination are eliminated. He urged the state and society to stand firmly against violence, harassment, and humiliation of women, and called for collective efforts to increase female participation in science, technology, education, and innovation.

He added that a just society built on morality, humanity, and family values can ensure women’s true dignity, stressing that every woman, regardless of religion or community, deserves respect and cooperation. He concluded by expressing hope for a Bangladesh where every woman can live safely and move toward a promising future.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has issued a show-cause notice to Ashraful Islam, president of the party’s Ramna Thana unit, for filing a case against Nasiruddin Patwari, the chief organizer of the National Coordination Platform (NCP). The notice, signed by BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, was issued on Sunday. It stated that Ashraful Islam filed the case without party approval, violating organizational discipline, and was instructed to submit a written explanation to the party’s central office in Naya Paltan within 48 hours.

Earlier that morning, Ashraful Islam had filed a case with the Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md. Hasan Shahadat’s court against Nasiruddin Patwari, accusing him of criminal intimidation and defamation of Mirza Abbas, the Prime Minister’s political adviser and a BNP Standing Committee member.

The BNP leadership’s action underscores its emphasis on maintaining internal discipline and centralized decision-making in handling legal or political disputes involving party members.

BNP Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas has called on citizens to refrain from creating unrest and to allow the current government to function. Speaking as the chief guest at an iftar gathering organized by the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh in Kakrail, Dhaka, on Sunday evening, he emphasized the need for stability and patience among those seeking the government’s downfall. Abbas cautioned against provocative actions and urged people to prioritize national stability.

He stated that a democratic government has come to power after 18 years and should be given the opportunity to work until the next election, when the public can decide its fate. Abbas also criticized attempts to blame the current administration for the failures of previous governments and rejected efforts to hold the BNP responsible for past governance issues. He said the BNP is working to revive the nation and expressed hope that acting chairman Tarique Rahman would continue the legacy of past BNP leaders in rebuilding Bangladesh.

Abbas concluded by urging those attempting to topple the government to put the country’s stability first.

Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar has alleged that the ruling party came to power through engineered election results and has forgotten the spirit of the July Revolution. Speaking as the chief guest at a discussion and iftar gathering organized by Jamaat-e-Islami Barishal Metropolitan on Sunday, he said the people are preparing for the future and that Jamaat will participate in all upcoming local government elections, including district, upazila, and union council polls.

During his speech, Parwar emphasized that the Quran, revealed in the month of Ramadan, is a complete code of life and a guide for justice. He said that establishing a Quran-based society requires pious individuals in every sphere of the state, from police officers to ministers. Advocate Muazzam Hossain Helal, speaking as a special guest, claimed that votes cast in favor of Islam were taken away, citing a former adviser’s statement as evidence.

The event was presided over by Jamaat central working committee member and Barishal city chief Maulana Zahir Uddin Muhammad Babar, with several other local leaders also addressing the gathering.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and opposition leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has questioned why the BNP opposes implementing the July Charter, which was endorsed by a national referendum. Speaking at an iftar event in Dhaka’s Kakrail on Sunday, he urged the BNP to honor its earlier commitment to the people, noting that 69 percent of voters supported the reform agenda. He warned that ignoring this mandate would mean disregarding the entire July framework that underpins national unity and governance.

Dr. Rahman said Jamaat accepted the election results despite grievances, emphasizing that acceptance does not mean tolerating injustice. He alleged that the election outcome was manipulated, depriving many of their rights, and vowed to continue the struggle through legal, political, and parliamentary means. He also condemned attacks on Iran’s sovereignty as violations of international law and called on the United Nations to act to preserve global peace.

Speakers at the event reiterated their commitment to implementing the July Charter and ensuring justice for past killings, warning that any deviation from the July spirit could trigger renewed public protests.

The Dhaka University branch of Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir has announced a 21-member committee for its 2026 session. The announcement was made on Sunday through a press release signed by branch president Mohiuddin Khan. The release listed the names and positions of newly appointed secretaries, including Asif Imam as office secretary, Miftahul Hossain Al Maruf as publicity and media secretary, and several others assigned to various organizational roles.

According to the statement, the committee includes secretaries for departments such as human resource development, education and training, sports, student rights, IT, international affairs, and science. The announcement follows an earlier partial committee declaration on January 5, when Mohiuddin Khan was named president, Ashiqur Rahman general secretary, and Sajjad Hossain Khan organizational secretary.

The formation of the full committee marks the completion of the Dhaka University branch’s leadership structure for the 2026 session, consolidating its organizational framework for upcoming activities.

Iran has declared that it will not accept any foreign interference in the process of selecting its new Supreme Leader. Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi stated that the decision is entirely an internal matter for Iran. Speaking to NBC, Aragchi confirmed that the Assembly of Experts will be responsible for choosing the next Supreme Leader and that the process will take place soon.

He emphasized that Iran’s political institutions, including the presidency, cabinet, and parliament, continue to function normally. Aragchi also responded to remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, reiterating that Iran will not tolerate any external involvement in its domestic affairs.

Aragchi stressed that the selection of a new leader is solely the concern of the Iranian people and not of any other country.

At a citizens’ dialogue held on Sunday at the CIRDAP auditorium in Dhaka, participants warned that failure to implement the July Charter could lead to political instability and division in the country. They emphasized the need for visible government action and responsible engagement from all political forces to safeguard national unity. The event, titled “Constitutional Recognition of July and Citizens’ Expectations from the New Parliament,” was organized by the newly formed platform Ganovote Bastobayon Nagorik Forum.

Speakers included civil society leaders, academics, human rights activists, and representatives from several political parties. Badiul Alam Majumdar of Sujan said the solution to the ongoing referendum debate lies in the government’s July Charter implementation order and the people’s verdict, not in the constitution. Other participants, including lawyer Shishir Monir and activist Shahidul Alam, cautioned against judicial involvement in political matters and urged respect for the people’s mandate.

Several speakers called for political compromise and warned that ignoring the July Charter could reopen divisions and invite instability, urging the government to act swiftly in the national interest.

Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani has declared that former US President Donald Trump will face consequences for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The statement came after Khamenei was killed in a joint US-Israeli strike on Iran on February 28, which triggered widespread conflict across the Middle East. In a post on X, Larijani, a close aide to Khamenei, vowed relentless revenge for the blood of their leader and people.

Trump dismissed Larijani’s threats, telling CBS News that he did not know who Larijani was and did not care about his remarks. He said US attacks on Iran would continue and demanded Tehran’s unconditional surrender. Larijani, a former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, claimed Iran had captured some US soldiers and reiterated that Trump would not be spared for his actions.

Larijani further accused the United States and Israel of seeking to dismantle the Islamic Republic and compared Washington’s strategy to its involvement in Venezuela, where he said the US had tried to impose an interim government under pressure.

Mohammad Selim Uddin, the Dhaka North city chief of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, has called for immediate action to make Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) mosquito-free within three days. Speaking as the chief guest at a human chain organized by the Citizens Development Forum in Uttara West, he urged the city administration to transfer authority to elected representatives and take urgent steps to ensure a clean and healthy city during the holy month of Ramadan.

Selim Uddin criticized the DNCC administration for negligence and irregularities that have turned the city into a breeding ground for mosquitoes. He said the lack of effective monitoring and action has caused unbearable stench and suffering for residents, particularly fasting Muslims. He urged the new DNCC administrator to take personal initiative, mobilize funds from party workers and citizens, and launch a citywide mosquito eradication campaign.

He emphasized that cleanliness is a part of faith and that the current state of the city is disrupting religious observances during Ramadan. He assured that Jamaat members would cooperate with the city administration in this effort.

The Government of Bangladesh has recalled its ambassadors and high commissioner from five countries who were appointed on a contractual basis during the interim government period. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Sunday, March 8, 2026, that the envoys have been reassigned to the ministry’s headquarters in Dhaka.

According to the ministry, the recalled diplomats include Dr. M. Mahfuzul Haque from Portugal, Md. Moynul Islam from Poland, M. Mushfiqur Fazal (Ansari) from Mexico, and Dr. Md. Nazmul Islam from the Maldives. Additionally, Abida Islam, the High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, has also been recalled. All five officials have been instructed to report to the Foreign Ministry’s Dhaka office immediately.

The announcement marks a significant reshuffle in Bangladesh’s diplomatic representation abroad, focusing on officials appointed under the interim administration.

Iran’s Assembly of Experts has made significant progress toward selecting a successor to the country’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to member Ayatollah Mohammad Mehdi Mirbagheri. He told Mehr News Agency that a broad consensus has been reached among members, though some obstacles remain before a final decision can be announced. A senior cleric earlier said the assembly may meet within a day to finalize the choice.

Iranian media reported minor disagreements among members over whether the decision must be made in person or could be declared without a formal session. Another member, Ayatollah Mohsen Heydari Alekasir, said in a video published by Noor News that in-person voting has become difficult under current conditions. He added that one candidate has already been selected following advice from the late leader, who said the next Supreme Leader should be someone “hated by enemies.”

Alekasir hinted that the chosen candidate has been mentioned by the “Great Satan,” a term used for the United States. Recently, U.S. President Donald Trump described Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as an “unacceptable” option.

The National Citizen Party (NCP) has released a Google Form seeking information from honest and patriotic teachers to identify problems in the education sector and develop long-term solutions. The announcement was made on Sunday through a Facebook statement signed by the party’s joint member secretary and education and research secretary, Faisal Mahmud Shanto.

According to the statement, the July 2024 student–public uprising was not merely a government change but the beginning of a moral, social, political, and cultural renaissance. As a party formed in the aftermath of that movement, NCP has been vocal about the rights of teachers and students and the irregularities in the education system. Its leaders and activists have also participated in street movements to demand those rights.

The statement added that despite long struggles, progress in the education sector remains limited. NCP said it will continue working for sustainable development and rights in education by coordinating with teachers to identify issues and find practical, long-term solutions.