BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was admitted to United Hospital on Sunday after suddenly feeling unwell. A member of the BNP media cell, Shairul Kabir, informed the public that Fakhrul’s health has significantly improved. Kabir mentioned that the BNP Secretary General had attended a book unveiling ceremony at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair, where the dust and dirt in the area made him feel ill.

A BNP leader in Gazipur’s Kaliganj has been accused of attempting to seize land and threatening the victim with eviction. The leader, Md. Ahmadul Kabir Khan Naeem, admitted to making the threats, claiming he spoke out of anger. The dispute involves a long-standing conflict over land between neighbors. A lawsuit has been filed in court by the victim’s family, who allege physical assault and verbal abuse during the incident on February 12.

Former Minister of State for Industry, Kamal Ahmed Majumder, announced at the court premises that he has completely withdrawn from politics. “I no longer hold any party position. At 76, I cannot continue in politics. We want new leadership to emerge,” he stated. On this day, Kamal Ahmed Majumder, along with five others, was escorted to the court’s dock at 10 AM under police custody. The judge arrived at 10:07 AM. During this time, Majumder requested the court for a copy of the Quran and medical supplies.

Following Sheikh Hasina’s resignation and flight to India amid mass protests, the Awami League faces calls for a ban due to alleged crimes over 16 years, including enforced disappearances and killings. The interim government, led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus, is tasked with ensuring justice. Political parties remain divided on the ban, while the public questions Awami League’s electoral participation. In a BBC interview, Yunus emphasized consensus and accountability, stating that justice must be served for those responsible for past wrongdoings.

Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has called for national unity to build a hunger- and poverty-free Bangladesh. He emphasized that despite being a Muslim-majority country, Bangladesh belongs to people of all faiths. Speaking at an Iftar gathering, he stressed that inequality must be eradicated and warned that restricting religious teachings leads to societal decline. He also accused the ruling Awami League of widespread repression against Islamic scholars during its tenure.

Former Youth Dal leader Joydeep Chowdhury Madhab, who was previously expelled following protests by street vendors over extortion allegations, has been arrested in Sylhet. Police reports state that on February 28, Madhab and his associates allegedly kidnapped a vendor named Kajol Mia, took him to Sitara Mansion in Zindabazar, and forcibly extorted BDT 16,500 from him at knifepoint. He was also physically assaulted and later pressured to pay an additional BDT 30,000. The arrest follows widespread protests against his actions.

Senior leaders of the AB Party met with French Ambassador to Bangladesh, Marie Masdupuy, on Sunday afternoon. Led by party chairman Mojibur Rahman Manju, the meeting focused on the party’s vision for a new generation of politics, policy-driven governance, and solutions for public welfare. When asked about the party's stance on women’s empowerment in Bangladesh, Nasrin Sultana Mili informed the ambassador that the AB Party had recently held a press briefing on the issue and submitted proposals to the Women’s Reform Commission.

Protesters have been staging a sit-in at Raju Sculpture in Dhaka University for 18 days, demanding the ban of the ruling Awami League and its allies, labeling them as fascist forces. The demonstration, which began on February 13 with a hunger strike by two Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal leaders, later saw participation from Biplobi Chhatra Parishad on February 15. Protesters have also been collecting signatures in support of their five-point demand for justice. In observance of Ramadan, the sit-in organizers have arranged communal Iftar gatherings, where fasting pedestrians are also joining.

On the first day of Ramadan, BNP leaders organized an iftar event with Islamic scholars and orphans, with Tarique Rahman joining virtually from London as the chief guest. In his pre-iftar speech, he extended Ramadan greetings and emphasized that fostering honesty and discouraging wrongdoing could help build the nation. He highlighted Ramadan’s teachings on patience, self-restraint, and standing by all of God's creations. He also called for discussions on whether Muslims worldwide could observe fasting and Eid on the same day in the era of modern science.

On Saturday night, masked assailants attacked Nurul Kabir, the Secretary of Jamaat-e-Islami in Pekua, Cox’s Bazar. The attackers threatened him with sharp weapons and stole his mobile phone before fleeing. Kabir was hospitalized and later filed a complaint with the police. The assault took place as he was returning home from a mediation meeting, during which he was beaten with hockey sticks before the assailants escaped on motorcycles.

A violent incident in Rupganj, Narayanganj, occurred on Saturday night when gunmen fired at the home of Jubo Dal leader Shafiqul Islam Shafiq after he refused to pay extortion money. A passerby, Zafar Ali, was injured in the gunfire. According to Shafiq, a known local shooter named Riaz had been demanding $200,000 from him to purchase a vehicle. Upon his refusal, Riaz and 15-20 armed men attacked his home. Police have recovered bullet casings from the scene, while the accused have denied involvement.

A UK expatriate’s family in Sylhet has accused a local Chhatra League leader of trying to illegally occupy their house. The expatriate’s sister filed a complaint with the Sylhet Police Commissioner, alleging that the tenant—backed by the student leader—refused to vacate and instead demanded a $500,000 extortion payment. She claimed that the group issued threats when the demand was rejected. The Police Commissioner has ordered an investigation, directing the Deputy Police Commissioner to submit a report within 15 days. Despite repeated notices, the accused individuals have not complied, prompting authorities to consider stricter action.

Nobel laureate economist Amartya Sen praised Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s Interim Government, calling him highly competent and expressing full confidence in his abilities. In an interview with PTI at his Santiniketan residence, Sen described Yunus as an extraordinary person and an old friend. He warned against banning the Awami League, stating that it would repeat past mistakes. While concerned about Bangladesh’s political situation, Sen remains hopeful for a freer and fairer election and believes Yunus faces significant challenges ahead.

Following the announcement of an 18-member committee for Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) at Boalmari Government Degree College in Faridpur, 11 members resigned in protest during a press conference on Sunday. The committee was approved a day earlier by Faridpur JCD President Syed Adnan Hossain Anu and General Secretary Tanzimul Hasan Kayes. The resigning leaders alleged that the committee was formed through favoritism, sidelining those who had endured imprisonment and repression during the previous regime. They accused the committee of accommodating beneficiaries of the ruling party. In response, district JCD leaders stated that any confirmed allegations would be addressed.

At an Iftar gathering, BNP leader Mirza Abbas accused certain domestic and foreign groups of attempting to create a rift between BNP and sections of the religious community. He warned that such divisions could allow foreign forces to intervene and destabilize the country. Cautioning against new slogans like Inqilab Zindabad, he questioned their meaning, asking, “What does ‘Second Independence’ mean? What is the ‘Second Republic’?” Abbas reaffirmed BNP’s commitment to moving Bangladesh forward under the leadership of Tarique Rahman, expressing confidence in their unity and vision.