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.

Speaking at a discussion titled “The Role of Politicians in Ensuring Human Rights” on Sunday, BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed stated that the government must clarify its stance on the election process to the public. He warned that the longer the election process is delayed, the more the country’s existing crises will escalate.

Salahuddin asserted that elections are essential to restoring stability in the nation. He also claimed that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been recognized globally as a perpetrator of genocide, yet the ruling party shows no remorse or accountability. He emphasized the need for a complete transformation of the country’s political culture, advocating for a system where all citizens feel included.

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Naval Commander Alireza Tangsiri criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump’s treatment of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling it humiliating. He stated, “This proves that reliance on foreign powers ultimately leads to betrayal.” Tangsiri warned that those who place their trust in forces other than God will face dire consequences, citing Ukraine as an example. He also pointed out that U.S. presence in Iraq failed to bring real development and only fueled instability. “If this is how Trump treats Ukraine, imagine how he views Muslim nations,” he remarked.

A court has ordered the freezing of 44 bank accounts belonging to former Awami League minister Amir Hossain Amu, his wife Saeeda Haq, and daughter Sumaiya Hossain. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) sought the order as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of illegal wealth accumulation. Sources indicate that Amu and his family, currently in hiding, were attempting to withdraw and transfer funds, prompting the freeze order.

After the fall of the Awami League government, hooligans who had been in hiding in the Daulatpur char region of Kushtia have resurfaced. These criminals are instilling fear in the area through sporadic gunfire, bomb attacks, extortion, robbery, and even murder. The residents of the char areas are living in constant fear.

On September 30, in broad daylight, Philipnagar Union Parishad Chairman Noim Uddin Sentu was shot dead in his office. On the night of November 2, businessman Nurul Islam was beaten and robbed of five lakh taka, gold jewelry, and his mobile phone. A few days later, a woman was also targeted in a similar mugging incident. Numerous such crimes continue to take place, while the police claim that operations against the criminals are ongoing.

According to an Al Jazeera report, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shut down humanitarian aid access to Gaza following the expiration of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement—just as Ramadan begins.

Earlier, former U.S. President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, Avi Berkowitz, proposed a ceasefire deal in exchange for the release of all hostages, but only for the duration of Ramadan. Israel agreed to the proposal, but Hamas rejected it, insisting on a permanent ceasefire instead.

Due to this disagreement, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office has taken this controversial and harsh measure, cutting off vital aid to the war-torn region.

Two leaders of the BNP-affiliated student organization, Chhatra Dal, were arrested in Mirpur with cocktails and a toy gun. A joint force operation apprehended them late Friday night from an attic in Mirpur-1. Following their arrest, both were expelled from Chhatra Dal. The expelled leaders are Imran Hossain, former Secretary of Environment and Climate Affairs for Dhaka Metropolitan West Chhatra Dal, and Rajib Biswas, Joint Convener of the newly formed committee at Government Bangla College. Police stated that they acted on intelligence reports indicating the presence of criminal elements in the area.

Professor Dr. Shahida Rafiq, wife of BNP Standing Committee member Barrister Rafiqul Islam and an adviser to Khaleda Zia, passed away at Ibn Sina Hospital in Dhanmondi on Sunday morning. She had suffered an injury after falling into a ditch at a BNP event last Thursday. Following initial treatment, she was admitted to the hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries. BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir expressed their condolences.

The Supreme Court’s Appellate Division will hear the leave-to-appeal petitions against BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia’s acquittal in the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case on Monday. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) filed the appeal after the High Court overturned her seven-year prison sentence on November 27 last year. Both the state and the ACC had challenged the ruling in the Appellate Division on February 23. The ACC originally filed the case against Khaleda Zia in August 2011.

The National Citizen Party (NCP) has approved a 217-member convening committee. The announcement was made in a message sent by party Secretary Akhtar Hossain early Sunday. The party stated that despite the overthrow of a fascist regime through a mass uprising, the abolition of the fascist system and the establishment of a new political order are yet to be realized. The new party was formed to fulfill the aspirations that remained unmet since the historical events of 1947 and 1971. The convening committee will work towards these goals over the next year.

The Democratic Student Council (DSC) has officially begun its organizational activities. The event was attended by central secretary of the organization Zahid Ahsan, Dhaka University convener Abdul Kader, secretary Mahir Alam, and chief organizer Hasib Al Islam, among others. Zahid Ahsan remarked that in the 54 years since the Liberation War, Bangladesh has not seen any effective political process. Instead, under the guise of student politics, there has been an attempt to destabilize campuses through tagging culture and implementing the agenda of the ruling party. He emphasized that the DSC is committed to establishing politics based on intellect, values, responsibility, and care, aiming to lead the country beyond these issues. Abdul Kader stated that the foundation of the Democratic Student Council lies in the dreams of martyrs and the youth.