On Monday afternoon, the Chairman of Sadik Agro, Imran Hossain, was arrested by the CID in connection with a money laundering case. CID spokesperson Jasim Uddin Khan confirmed the arrest. The CID revealed that there is an ongoing case involving the laundering of 133 crore BDT. Imran, along with Touhidul Alam Zenith and the company Sadik Agro, is facing charges under the Money Laundering Prevention Act for laundering the said amount. Additionally, he is accused of fraud.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh has sent a letter to India requesting the extradition of Sheikh Hasina to face trial after she fled to India. Relations between Dhaka and Delhi have been strained over several issues, including the construction of a barbed wire fence along the border and the suspension of Indian visas. In an interview with BBC, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus commented that the situation has improved, stating, “The clouds have cleared, and relations with India are now good. Communication is ongoing.” He further emphasized that the negative propaganda was a factor, but both nations are interdependent, and there is no room for deteriorating relations.

Garments workers in Gazipur blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in protest after a female worker, Afsana Akter Laboni, committed suicide by jumping from the roof of a factory. The workers set a vehicle on fire, disrupting traffic. The protestors claimed the factory’s negligence led to her death. Police and military forces intervened, clearing the area by 10 AM. More than fifty nearby factories declared a holiday due to the unrest.

Nabil Hossain, a 22-year-old Chhatra League member from Birampur, Dinajpur, was arrested after posting a photo with a weapon on Facebook, captioned “Sweetheart.” The post included a message threatening suicide if his ex-girlfriend did not contact him. Police apprehended him on Sunday evening from Boro Maath in Birampur. Nabil, a member of the banned Chhatra League branch in Birampur Municipality, was arrested in connection with a murder case and will be sent to Dinajpur court for further proceedings.

The Appellate Division has stayed the High Court’s ruling that canceled the recruitment of 6,531 assistant teachers for government primary schools in Dhaka and Chattogram divisions. The decision was made on March 3, with a hearing set for March 2. The High Court had earlier instructed the government to make appointments based on merit after canceling the previous recruitment. The results for the recruitment were initially announced on October 31, with 6,531 candidates qualifying.

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelattati has announced that a reconstruction plan for war-torn Gaza is ready. The plan ensures that Palestinians can remain on their homeland. It will be presented at an urgent Arab Summit in Cairo on March 4. He stated that Egypt seeks international support and funding for this plan, particularly emphasizing Europe’s critical role in financing Gaza’s reconstruction. Abdelattati affirmed that Egypt would ensure the Arab Summit's outcome is presented to the world in the best possible way.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated in an interview with the BBC that Ukraine is still prepared to sign an agreement with the United States concerning mineral resources. He expressed his desire for the world to hear Ukraine’s position and for international partners to remember who the aggressor is in the ongoing war. He also mentioned his willingness to engage in constructive dialogue with the United States. Meanwhile, EU leaders have gathered for a European summit, where Ukraine's security and support for President Zelensky have been given top priority.

In protest against inter-cadre discrimination and biased temporary suspensions by the administration cadre, 25 cadre officials staged a strike and human chain demonstration on Sunday. Protesters gathered in Rajshahi with banners, expressing their concern over the recent suspension of 12 officials from 25 cadres for trivial reasons, while no action was taken against administration cadre members for similar offenses. Cadre members from Chuadanga, Brahmanbaria, and Moulvibazar, among other areas, joined the protest.

To support low-income families, the sale of TCB (Trading Corporation of Bangladesh) products will begin in 64 districts via truck sales starting March 5. Sheikh Bashiruddin, Trade Advisor, confirmed that this initiative is already active in six districts and will now extend to 56 more. He emphasized the role of district administrators in ensuring that TCB products reach one million marginalized people. He urged administrators to distribute smart cards to all beneficiaries by March 17 and to monitor the market closely to prevent hoarding, especially during Ramadan.

An explosion caused by a gas leak in Dhakeshwari, Narayanganj, has left eight people, including women and children, severely burned. The victims were rescued early on Monday and rushed to the National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute’s emergency department. The injured are Sohag (23), Rupali (20), Samiya (10), Jannat (4), Hannan (50), Sabbir (12), Somaiya (1.5 years), and Nurjahan (35). The extent of their injuries will be disclosed later.

A hearing will be held today regarding the cancellation requests of 6,531 primary school exam results. This case involves the review of the exams conducted in government schools, with petitions for the cancellation of certain results being presented.

President Donald Trump has declared that the days of immigrant incursions at the U.S. border are over. To prevent illegal crossings, Trump has ordered the deployment of an additional 3,000 U.S. troops to the Mexico border. According to a report from the Daily Mail, individuals attempting to enter the United States illegally will face significant criminal penalties and immediate deportation. Trump had promised to remove illegal immigrants since the beginning of his election campaign. The U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security remarked, "Millions of criminals were allowed to enter illegally. We are sending them back to their countries."

Donald Trump has approved English as the official language of the United States. The new executive order, issued on Saturday, cancels a previous directive from former President Bill Clinton. That order had mandated government and federally funded agencies to provide linguistic assistance to individuals who did not speak English. Trump's new order states that establishing English as the official language will facilitate communication, strengthen national values, and help build a united and effective society. It further emphasizes that knowledge of English not only opens economic opportunities but also helps new immigrants engage with their communities, participate in national heritage, and contribute to society.

To ensure uninterrupted electricity supply during Ramadan, the government has planned to import four additional cargoes of LNG, announced Advisor Mohammad Faozul Kabir Khan. He stated that as gas reserves are depleting, the country is using foreign exchange reserves to import LNG. The peak power demand in winter ranges from 9,000 to 10,000 megawatts, while in summer, irrigation and high temperatures push the demand up to 17,000–18,000 megawatts. He urged the public to set air conditioners at 25°C to reduce electricity consumption.

At a flag-hoisting event on Sunday, Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Niaz Ahmad Khan emphasized that those who create history stand above political affiliations. He highlighted ASM Abdur Rab’s historic role in raising the national flag on March 2, 1971, and his contributions to the country’s independence struggle. The Vice-Chancellor also warned that Bangladesh is facing multiple adversities and conspiracies, stressing the importance of national unity. Concurrently, the Democratic Student Union held its own flag-hoisting ceremony at the same venue.