Sargis Alam, a key organizer of NCP North, was reportedly injured following an attack by private university students in Bashundhara Residential Area. Both Alam and a group of students have filed complaints at Vatara Police Station. Videos circulating online show a heated verbal altercation escalating into physical clashes. Alam accused a group led by Chhatra Dal’s Shakil of attacking his supporters with sharp weapons, leaving several injured with severe wounds to the head and back.

On Wednesday, Shahadat Hossain (27), a leader of the anti-discrimination student movement, was brutally attacked in Tongi over a minor dispute. The victim has filed a formal complaint at Tongi East Police Station. Shahadat stated that his motorcycle was rear-ended by a pickup van, and when he protested, the driver and a group of garage owners launched an armed attack on him. He sustained serious injuries to his hands, back, and head and is currently receiving medical treatment.

A devastating fire broke out late at night in a slum near the Shahi Mosque in Gabtali. Eight fire service units have been deployed to control the blaze. Fire service officer Rakibul Hasan confirmed the incident, stating that they received the fire alert at 3:08 AM at Abdullah Slum in Gabtali. Immediate response teams rushed to the scene and worked tirelessly to contain the flames. The cause of the fire and details on casualties remain unknown. According to the latest reports, the fire has been extinguished.

On August 5, Sheikh Hasina fled to India, initially assumed to be a brief six-to-seven-hour visit. However, she remains there as a guest while Bangladesh’s government continues to press for her extradition. Analysts argue that turning away a guest contradicts Indian traditions. Under extradition treaties, political cases can be exempted from repatriation. While Hasina has not been given a state platform in India, she has been allowed to speak online. However, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval reportedly meet her only when necessary, with limited access to others. As a UN official, her close aide, Putul, is also restricted from staying with her.

Following the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government, Jasim Uddin was appointed as the 27th Foreign Secretary. However, since assuming office, no international narrative has been shaped regarding the July Revolution, nor have any necessary reforms been undertaken—an omission for which he is being held responsible. Reports suggest that he labeled several pro-Awami League officials as “deprived officers” in his recommendations. During the previous administration, Jasim Uddin received a Public Administration Award under a fascist regime. Despite nationwide protests, he remained loyal to the Hasina government, even posting in favor of the Awami League on Facebook. However, he failed to exert any pressure on India to stop Hasina’s anti-Bangladesh activities from Delhi or to ensure her return.

Dr. Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher, the central Naib-e-Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami, has urged the government to take retaliatory action if Bangladeshi citizens are killed at the border. He expressed concern that even during the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims near the Bangladesh border live in fear of being shot by Indian forces. He blamed past governments’ weak foreign policies for such incidents and called on the current administration to adopt a stronger stance. Additionally, he urged the government to ensure fair distribution of iftar and essential food items at reasonable prices during Ramadan.

The Ministry of Law has recommended the withdrawal of 4,615 cases filed against political leaders, activists, and innocent individuals, citing political retaliation and other unjustified reasons. In a statement on Wednesday, the ministry stated that a committee, led by the legal adviser, made the recommendation after holding six meetings. The committee includes senior officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs’ Public Security Division, additional secretaries, joint secretaries, and representatives from the Ministry of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs.

Representatives from the U.S.-based think tank Right to Freedom have inquired about the July massacre, enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings over the past 15 years, and the tribunal’s judicial process. Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tazul Islam stated that they assured full cooperation in prosecuting crimes against humanity and pledged to provide necessary recommendations. The U.S. representatives emphasized that the Bangladesh government must ensure proper justice so that such crimes do not recur in the future. Additionally, the prosecutor mentioned that permission has been sought for a one-day interrogation of Akram, who was shot in Gazipur while pinned down.

The Ministry of Food announced on Wednesday that two shipments carrying a total of 37,250 tons of rice have arrived at Chattogram Port from India and Pakistan. Under an international open tender (Package-05), Bangladesh has procured 26,250 tons of rice from Pakistan and 11,000 tons from India. Samples from the shipments are currently undergoing quality inspection, and unloading operations are expected to commence today. The ministry assured that all necessary measures are being taken regarding the rice distribution.

The ban on sending Bangladeshi workers to Lebanon has been lifted following an improvement in the country’s security situation, the Bangladesh Embassy in Lebanon has announced. However, specific conditions apply: every recruitment demand must be verified by the Bangladesh Embassy in Beirut, and workers can only be sent to areas with suitable working conditions, excluding Lebanon’s southern regions bordering Israel. The ban was initially imposed after the embassy advised workers against traveling to Lebanon on August 8 last year. Amid the conflict, 1,246 Bangladeshis were repatriated from Lebanon on 19 flights between October 21 last year and early this year.

Students of Rajshahi University (RU) withdrew their railway blockade on Wednesday afternoon after one and a half hours of protest against Dhaka University-centric dominance. The students called off the blockade while announcing a three-point demand, which includes: ensuring student representation in national reforms based on merit across all educational institutions, including RU, Chittagong University, Jahangirnagar University, Jagannath University, seven colleges, private universities, national universities, and madrasas; restructuring key state institutions such as the Reform Commission, Public Service Commission (PSC), and University Grants Commission (UGC) to ensure inclusive participation; and formulating a roadmap for a “Decentralized Bangladesh” through power decentralization.

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has convened a ministerial-level meeting in Saudi Arabia to address the brutal actions of occupying Israeli forces against Palestinians. Interim government’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain is set to depart for Jeddah on Thursday to participate in the meeting scheduled for March 7. Sources confirm that he will return to Bangladesh on March 8 after the discussions.

Following a meeting of the advisory council, Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed acknowledged that the high prices of essential goods are causing hardship for some people. However, he stated that prices have not increased compared to the previous year and assured that the government is working to bring them down further. Addressing concerns about rising unemployment, he mentioned that many businesses were forced to shut down under the previous government due to their own actions. The government aims to provide employment opportunities for affected workers but cannot accommodate everyone. He emphasized that reducing unemployment would lead to economic improvement, and financial incentives are being provided across various sectors.

According to Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) spokesperson Muhammad Talebur Rahman, a total of 181 individuals were arrested in a 24-hour crackdown from Monday night to Tuesday night across 50 police station areas in Dhaka. A total of 667 police patrol teams, including 340 at night and 327 during the day, were deployed to ensure public safety. Additionally, 71 police checkpoints were set up. Several weapons, five mobile phones, and 8,080 BDT in cash were recovered. Authorities also seized 4.934 kg of cannabis, 3,236 yaba pills, and five bottles of foreign liquor.

Two individuals were beaten by an angry mob in Pirganj, Rangpur, on Tuesday afternoon while allegedly attempting to search a house posing as Detective Branch (DB) police. The mob also set fire to their motorcycle. Another suspect managed to escape. Upon learning about the incident, the Upazila Nirbahi Officer, the local police chief, and army personnel arrived at the scene to rescue the two individuals. The detainees have been identified as Mazharul Islam Hira Pradhan (40) and Shakil Mia (32). A case has been filed at the local police station on Tuesday night.