Char Monai Pir Rezaul Karim issued a strong warning against implementing the proposed Women’s Reform Commission, calling it part of a broader destabilization plot. He said the government lacks public mandate and should not pursue this agenda. Karim cautioned that such actions could spark unrest and give hidden enemies an excuse to mobilize. “You won’t even get five minutes to retreat if you proceed,” he warned.

Economic Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed stated that Bangladesh will negotiate with the United States over retaliatory tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump. “We won’t provoke the U.S., but we have 90 days to resolve this issue through dialogue,” he said. He also urged businesses to become more competitive and assured that the upcoming budget would be realistic and implementable.

In the DPL title-deciding match, Mahmudullah Riyad charged at Mohammad Nadeem, who had used the word "fake" while speaking to the manager. Nadeem clarified he never directed the comment at Mahmudullah, but the latter charged at him after hearing it from the dressing room.

Trade Advisor Sheikh Bashiruddin said the interim government is committed to reducing unnecessary expenditures to establish a more equitable society. Citing past instances of budget excess, he said the government now aims to balance income and spending with targeted planning. Additionally, BIDA is working to move government out of business and empower entrepreneurs instead.

The High Court granted bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, spokesperson of the Bangladesh Combined Sanatan Jagaran Jot, in a treason case. Earlier, on February 4, the court issued a rule after hearing his bail petition, asking why he should not be granted bail. The case was filed on October 31 last year after a large gathering of the Sanatan community in Chattogram on October 25, where allegations of disrespecting the national flag were raised against Chinmoy Das and 18 others.

Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus stated that while he is against war, in a world surrounded by threats, not preparing for war is impossible. He highlighted the ongoing India-Pakistan tensions and stressed that in such a situation, preparation must be complete, with victory as the only option. He also praised the Air Force’s drills.

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir emphasized unity between religious communities, saying, “We are like two flowers on the same stem—Muslims and Hindus.” He criticized the politics of division for eroding Bangladesh’s heritage of harmony, recalling his own experiences of sharing in Hindu religious festivities. He called for a united effort to build a new Bangladesh beyond religious or political identities.

The Appellate Division has overturned the convictions of BNP leader Amanullah Aman and his wife Sabera Aman, lifting legal barriers to their participation in elections. In 2007, Aman was sentenced to 13 years in prison and his wife to 3 years for concealing information and acquiring illegal wealth. The recent acquittal clears their names and paves the way for their return to politics.

Workers of Seasons Dresses Ltd. blocked the Dhaka–Mymensingh highway in Tongi on Wednesday, demanding 20 days of unpaid wages from March. Around 1,500 workers joined the protest after management failed to provide a specific date for payment. Tensions escalated when their demands were ignored, leading workers to leave the factory chanting slogans and take to the highway. This protest follows a five-day movement earlier in the month over similar issues.

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus stated that the 2024 flood was not a usual one. He mentioned the immense scale of the flood became clear only after it receded. He expressed concerns over financial aid distribution but felt relieved when the military took charge of the Ashrayan project. He also virtually handed over 300 houses to the affected individuals.

A report by Bangladesh Bank reveals that Islami Bank’s Gulshan branch approved a staggering Tk 950 crore loan in the name of a Nabil Group-affiliated trading company called “Market Master Analyzer” — a company that central bank inspectors confirmed does not exist. Although the loan was approved under a single name, only Tk 550 crore was deposited into Nabil Group’s account. The remaining Tk 400 crore was transferred to S. Alam Group.

In another case, a private bank approved a Tk 90 crore loan in the name of a company under the Uttara Group. However, the funds were rerouted through several accounts and ultimately ended up in one controlled by Beximco Group, which later withdrew the money. Meanwhile, Nasa Group secured Tk 200 crore from its own bank, Exim Bank, by using a shell company.

Saiful Hock of the Revolutionary Workers Party stated their support for reducing the terms of parliament and the president to four years. They proposed limiting the prime minister to two terms and leaving development tasks to local governments. The party also advocated for reducing the deposit amount in national elections and expressed concerns that local elections could destabilize the country.

Advisor Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has clarified that neither he nor the ‘July’ movement had any direct or indirect involvement in the recent termination of three journalists. In a statement, Farooki responded to claims made during a recent press conference, where the journalists questioned whether a killer could be called a killer—remarks Farooki deemed hurtful to anyone sensitive to the events of July. He emphasized that each media outlet has its own editorial policies and that any employment decisions are internal matters. “Some are suggesting their jobs were lost because they questioned me. That’s laughable,” Farooki wrote, asserting, “This is not about me—it’s about July and the policies of their institutions.”

BNP Standing Committee Member Dr. Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain criticized the government’s unilateral decision to establish a humanitarian corridor in Rakhine, Myanmar. “This decision was made without any dialogue with political parties or the public. We are unaware of the conditions attached to this decision,” he said. The BNP believes that an unelected government lacks the authority to make such a sovereignty-sensitive decision and demands full disclosure and transparency.

One person, Aziz Mia (60), was killed and at least 20 others injured in a violent clash between residents of two villages in Nabinagar, Brahmanbaria. The conflict erupted after a quarrel at Salimganj Bazaar between a youth from Badda village and a shopkeeper. The violence escalated as Badda residents set fire to a house in Barail and vandalized others. The resulting tension led to a full-scale clash between the two villages.