Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman stated that his party aims to establish the rule of Islam, not political power. He emphasized that Jamaat is dedicated to the victory of the Quran. Highlighting the importance of a zakat-based social system, he remarked that instead of providing mere essentials like clothes or food, zakat should be distributed in a way that empowers individuals to become self-reliant. He also underscored the significance of fasting in shaping a disciplined society.

Residents of Collegepara in Brahmanbaria were horrified when blood started flowing from their water taps. Upon investigation, police discovered a decomposed body of an unidentified young man inside the water tank of a residential building. Locals stated that the deceased was not from the area. Superintendent of Police Obaidur Rahman confirmed that the body was recovered and sent to the district hospital morgue for autopsy. Authorities suspect that the victim was murdered and the body was dumped in the tank. Efforts are ongoing to identify the deceased.

The names of seven government primary schools in Lalmohan and Tajumuddin upazilas of Bhola have been changed. This is part of a nationwide renaming initiative affecting 29 schools, many of which were previously named after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s family members and prominent Awami League figures. Acting Upazila Education Officer Indrajit Debnath confirmed that a formal notification has been received, and headteachers have been instructed to update the school signboards accordingly.

Adviser Sakhawat Hossain assured that there is no shortage in the supply of essential commodities, as imports have been made in sufficient quantities. He warned that any importer failing to collect goods from the port within the stipulated time will face a fine three times the normal rate. While acknowledging some issues with the edible oil market, he noted that vegetable prices have remained stable. Additionally, in a humanitarian gesture, compensation checks were handed over to the families of six workers who died in the MV Al-Bakhera fertilizer-laden vessel accident in the Meghna River last December. The Workers’ Welfare Foundation provided BDT 200,000 per family, while Noapara Group contributed BDT 300,000 per family.

At a press conference held at the Commission of Inquiry on Disappearances on Tuesday afternoon, Chairman Moinul Islam Chowdhury stated that law enforcement personnel involved in disappearances bear individual criminal responsibility, but this does not extend to the entire force. He emphasized that criminals often try to evade the law by hiding behind their religion, community, or social group. However, criminal offenses are always a matter of personal liability, and blaming an entire agency is not justified. He added that proper legal proceedings would enhance the reputation of law enforcement agencies.

U.S. President Donald Trump recently claimed that USAID had allocated $29 million to organizations run by two individuals to strengthen Bangladesh’s political landscape. In response, the interim government of Bangladesh dismissed Trump’s remarks as false. However, Foreign Affairs Adviser Towhid Hossain stated that this would not negatively impact relations between Dhaka and Washington. Addressing the misinformation, he clarified, “This is not an incitement; it is simply a baseless statement. Trump did not specify which organization in Bangladesh received the funds, nor do we know which two individuals he was referring to. Therefore, we do not see any reason to escalate this issue further.”

The names of martyrs from the July-August Revolution in the Sylhet Division have been included in the 2025 diary published by Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST). The names appear on pages 118 to 120, listing a total of 33 martyrs from three districts of Sylhet. Faculty members and students of the university have welcomed this initiative, viewing it as a positive step towards preserving history. They believe that documenting the names of these martyrs will help future generations become more aware of the July-August Revolution and inspire them to uphold democratic values.

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, will present a report in Geneva on Wednesday detailing human rights violations and abuses linked to the July-August 2024 protests in Bangladesh. Representatives from Bangladesh’s interim government and civil society will participate in the session. On Monday, Türk expressed hope that the report, based on independent investigations, would provide an accurate and objective portrayal of the situation, promoting accountability, reparations, and necessary reforms.

Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Atikul Islam has been accused of physically assaulting bus driver Ghulu Mia of Islam Paribahan in Muktagacha, Mymensingh. In protest, transport workers blocked the Mymensingh-Tangail highway for an hour by parking buses and trucks on the road. The incident reportedly took place during a dispute over a directive that restricted more than one bus from stopping at the terminal. While the driver and transport workers claim the UNO physically assaulted him, the UNO has denied the allegations.

Dr. Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher, Naib-e-Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami, has claimed that although the country regained its freedom on August 5, 2024, through a mass student movement, that hard-earned freedom is slipping away within just seven months. He stated that despite the sacrifices of thousands during the 1971 liberation war, Bangladesh never achieved true independence. He emphasized the urgent need for reforms in the country’s political and electoral systems, which have been plagued by corruption over the past 54 years.

In a crackdown against mugging, police in Bhairab have arrested 60 suspected muggers from various locations in the upazila over the past four days. On Tuesday morning, 12 of them were sent to jail through the Kishoreganj court. According to Bhairab police, 16 suspects were detained on February 27, 8 on February 28, and another 18 on March 1. Among them, 35 are identified criminals with multiple cases of theft, mugging, and robbery filed against them across different police stations. The remaining 25 were detained on suspicion, with several complaints lodged against them as well.

A court has acquitted BNP leaders Dr. A.Z.M. Zahid Hossain and Zainul Abedin, along with 228 other party activists, in a case related to sabotage. The charges stemmed from an incident on February 8, 2018, when BNP activists allegedly vandalized vehicles and attacked a traffic police box while escorting Khaleda Zia to a special court hearing in Chawkbazar. The case alleged that approximately 1,500 BNP supporters engaged in violence, injuring several police officers. However, the court ruled in favor of acquittal due to a lack of substantial evidence.

The international peace award named after Sheikh Mujibur Rahman has been canceled. This decision follows various controversies surrounding the award and criticism regarding its selection process. Further details regarding the cancellation have yet to be disclosed.

RAB has arrested Golam Mortuza (55), a member of the convening committee of Pallabi Thana Awami League, in connection with a student murder case. OC Md. Hafizur Rahman confirmed the arrest. Reports indicate that Mortuza was involved in land grabbing and extortion, operating a teenage gang for these activities. Allegations suggest that during past government-backed crackdowns, he was a key instigator and financier behind violent attacks on innocent students and civilians.

The advisory council has decided to grant martyr status to the military officers killed in the 2009 BDR mutiny at Pilkhana. Earlier, on February 23, a government directive declared that February 25 would be observed annually as 'National Martyr Soldiers’ Day.’ The mutiny and subsequent massacre resulted in the deaths of 57 army officers and a total of 74 individuals.