The Local Government Division has appointed Additional Secretary Muhammad Moniruzzaman as the new Managing Director (MD) of Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (WASA). The appointment order was issued on Monday, granting him the position as an additional responsibility under existing government regulations. According to the official order, Moniruzzaman will receive an additional duty allowance as per the applicable rules.

Before this appointment, Moniruzzaman was serving as the Additional Secretary of the Water Supply Wing under the Local Government Division. The decision marks a continuation of his involvement in water management and local government administration. The Local Government Division issued the order as part of its administrative restructuring within the water supply sector.

The appointment is expected to ensure administrative continuity within Dhaka WASA, as Moniruzzaman brings direct experience from the water supply division of the same ministry.

Saimum Reza Talukder, a prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal, has resigned citing personal reasons. His resignation marks the first departure of a prosecutor since the removal of former Chief Prosecutor Muhammad Tajul Islam. The development was confirmed on March 9, 2026.

On the same day, two new prosecutors were appointed to the tribunal. According to a notification from the Ministry of Law, Majina Raihan (Madina) and Mohammad Zahirul Amin have been named as the new prosecutors. The appointments aim to fill the vacancy created by Talukder’s resignation and strengthen the tribunal’s prosecutorial team.

The tribunal continues its work on ongoing cases, and the new appointments are expected to maintain continuity in its judicial proceedings.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md. Ali Hossain Fakir stated that the July uprising or movement does not belong to any individual but represents a collective struggle and right of the people. He said this during a press conference held on Monday, March 9, 2026, at the Police Headquarters Media Center on Abdul Gani Road in Dhaka. The IGP added that the police were also present on the streets during the movement and that the Ministry of Home Affairs is working on related matters.

The press conference was attended by several senior police officials, including Additional IGP (Administration) A.K.M. Awlad Hossain, Additional IGP (Finance) Md. Akram Hossain, Additional IGP (Crime and Operations) Khondkar Rafiqul Islam, Additional IGP (Logistics and Asset Acquisition) Mosleh Uddin Ahmed, and Additional IGP (Development) Sardar Nurul Amin.

The remarks highlight the police leadership’s stance that the July movement was a collective national event rather than a personal or partisan cause, with ongoing administrative attention from the Home Ministry.

The Cabinet Division has issued a directive instructing all district administrations to conduct mobile court operations to prevent illegal hoarding of fuel oil and ensure uninterrupted supply across the country. The order, signed by Senior Assistant Secretary Nahida Akter Tania, was released on Monday, March 9, 2026.

According to the circular, the move aims to maintain discipline in the fuel market and prevent artificial shortages. District commissioners have been asked to take action against illegal storage, sales above fixed prices, open-market trading, and smuggling of fuel oil. The directive emphasizes the need for strict monitoring to keep the fuel supply stable and accessible to consumers.

The instruction comes amid concerns about potential disruptions in fuel distribution, prompting authorities to strengthen enforcement measures at the local level.

Nearly three months after the killing of Inquilab Moncho convener Shahid Sharif Osman Hadi, his family has expressed frustration that no acceptable charge sheet has yet been submitted to court. At a press conference at Nalchity Press Club in Jhalokathi, Hadi’s sister Masuma Hadi demanded that the shooters—Faisal Karim Masud and his associate Alamgir Hossain, recently arrested in India—be brought back to Bangladesh quickly and that the entire network behind the murder be prosecuted.

Masuma Hadi recounted that on December 12, Hadi was shot in broad daylight and later died while under treatment at Singapore General Hospital. She criticized the investigation agency for failing to file a charge sheet even after 87 days and questioned how the suspects managed to flee to India. The family urged the government to use the prisoner exchange treaty with India to repatriate the accused and to identify those who financed or ordered the killing.

The family also called for an internationally transparent investigation, possibly under UN supervision, and warned that any superficial charge sheet would be rejected by the public.

Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB) Chairman Abdul Hai Sarker has warned that a prolonged conflict between Iran and Israel could negatively affect Bangladesh’s remittance inflows. He made the remark on Monday after a meeting between the BAB and the Governor of Bangladesh Bank, which was attended by other BAB members.

According to Sarker, the meeting was primarily introductory and focused on banking sector development, policy coordination, and future cooperation. Both sides emphasized the need for stronger communication between private banks and the central bank for the country’s benefit. Discussions also covered revitalizing weak banks and strengthening the overall banking system. Sarker noted that the governor’s attitude toward private banks was positive and supportive of sectoral growth.

He added that the impact of the Iran-Israel conflict on remittances would depend on how long the situation lasts, as disruptions in the Middle East could affect Bangladeshi workers’ employment conditions. The meeting also highlighted the banking sector’s role in supporting the government’s goal of creating ten million jobs within 18 months through financing sustainable projects.

Two students of Barishal University have been accused of demanding Tk 30,000 in extortion by using a Facebook page named after the university’s Master Coaching Center. The accused are former Management Studies student Mukhtadir Rizvi and current Marketing student Imran Munna, who serve as admin and moderator of the ‘Linkers in Barishal University’ page. The victim, Riaz Hossain, alleged that he was blackmailed with threats of defamation when he refused to pay. An audio recording reportedly contains a conversation suggesting financial negotiation and references to a Tk 60,000 settlement discussion.

Riaz claimed that on March 5, Munna and an associate visited his office and demanded Tk 30,000, threatening further defamatory posts if he refused. Under pressure, he allegedly paid Tk 5,000 immediately. Munna denied the allegation, saying no money was exchanged and that false propaganda was being spread. Page admin Rizvi stated that the page had posted about unpaid teacher salaries and that Riaz later sought a settlement, but he denied knowledge of any extortion.

Students have demanded action against the page, which has previously been accused of spreading misinformation and misusing the university’s name.

Five people were injured in a rush to evacuate Shibchar Upazila Health Complex in Madaripur after a fire scare on Sunday night. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. on March 8, 2026, when patients, relatives, and staff hurriedly fled the six-story hospital building fearing a fire. Fire service personnel arrived shortly after and found no evidence of an actual fire. Patients returned to their wards about two hours later.

According to hospital officials, the panic began when an oxygen cylinder on the sixth floor leaked, producing a loud noise and causing the women’s ward to go dark. The sudden sound led patients and attendants to believe a fire had broken out. Resident Medical Officer Dr. Ibrahim confirmed that the noise came from a leaking oxygen valve and that no fatalities occurred. Fire Station Officer Tapan Kumar Ghosh said the situation was brought under control without major damage.

Authorities reported that the hospital resumed normal operations later that night after confirming there was no fire hazard.

A Dhaka court has ordered the freezing of 445 bank accounts belonging to former City Bank officer Sheikh Md. Wajih Uddin, 61 other individuals, and their associated entities. The order was issued on Monday, March 9, 2026, by Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md. Sabbir Fayez. The court acted on a petition filed by the Criminal Investigation Department’s Cyber Investigations and Operations Center, represented by Additional Special Superintendent Suman Kumar Saha.

According to the petition, Wajih Uddin allegedly deposited about Tk 51.12 crore across five accounts. Investigators found that 61 related individuals, including SM Junaidul Haque, Omar Hit Hitlu, and Mehedi Hasan Talukder, collectively deposited Tk 1,212 crore and withdrew Tk 1,207 crore through 595 accounts in various scheduled banks. The transactions were reportedly linked to online gaming, betting, cyber fraud, hundi, currency smuggling, cryptocurrency trading, and customs evasion.

The court deemed the account freeze necessary to prevent further movement of funds suspected to be tied to these illegal activities.

A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft made an emergency landing on the runway in Jashore on Monday, March 9, 2026. The Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) confirmed the incident in a message released around 1 p.m. that day.

According to the ISPR statement, the emergency landing occurred after the aircraft experienced a mechanical fault during flight. The pilot landed the plane safely, and no damage was reported to the aircraft. The statement also confirmed that the aviator remained unharmed.

The report did not mention any disruption to airport operations or further investigation into the cause of the mechanical issue.

Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) Executive Chairman Major General Mohammad Moazzem Hossain paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday, March 8, 2026, at the Cabinet Division in the Secretariat. The meeting took place amid a significant political and economic context for Bangladesh.

During the meeting, the BEPZA chairman briefed the Prime Minister on the overall operations of the country’s eight export processing zones, ongoing development projects, and strategies to attract new investments. The discussion was described as important for advancing the government’s economic vision and promoting industrial growth.

The meeting underscored BEPZA’s role in supporting the government’s broader economic goals, particularly in enhancing industrialization and foreign investment opportunities across Bangladesh.

The government has formed a new central committee headed by the Minister of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs to oversee the withdrawal of politically motivated harassment cases. The six-member committee was established through a gazette notification signed by Md. Humayun Kabir, Additional Secretary of the Cabinet Division’s Committee and Economic Branch, issued on Sunday under the order of the President.

According to the notification, the committee will be responsible for implementing the process of withdrawing cases filed at different times for political reasons. The officer in charge of the Law-1 Branch of the Ministry of Home Affairs will serve as the member secretary of the committee.

The formation of this committee marks a formal step by the government to address cases considered politically motivated, with the law minister leading the initiative.

A large-scale joint operation began early Monday in Jungle Salimpur and surrounding areas of Sitakunda, Chattogram, aimed at suppressing terrorism and recovering illegal weapons. According to police officials, ten suspected terrorists have been arrested so far, and the operation remains ongoing. The drive, initiated under the directive of the Ministry of Home Affairs, involves police, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), and army personnel.

More than 4,000 members of law enforcement agencies are participating across the district, with over 3,000 deployed specifically in Jungle Salimpur. The hilly and remote area has long been alleged to harbor armed groups and fugitives. Authorities said the operation was planned based on intelligence following several recent incidents, including efforts to capture suspects in the murder case of RAB officer Abdul Motaleb Bhuiyan.

Police officials stated that a permanent security camp may be established in the area to maintain law and order. Checkposts have been set up to block escape routes, and the Bayezid–Faujdarhat Link Road has been closed during the operation.

Detective police in Jhenaidah detained seven leaders and activists of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement late on Monday, March 9, 2026. The arrests followed allegations of setting fire to three buses and vandalizing the Srijoni Filling Station in connection with the killing of student leader Al Miraj Nirab. The detainees include district convener Saidur Rahman, member secretary Ashiqur Rahman Jibon, senior joint convener Toufiq Hasan, joint convener Antor Mahmud, ‘The Red July’ convener Abu Hasnat Tanaim, and former joint convener Humayun Kabir. One detainee’s identity remains unknown.

According to a police source, the arrests took place in the Beparipara and Poyra Chattar areas of Jhenaidah town. The incidents occurred after Nirab was allegedly beaten to death on March 7 at the Taj Filling Station over a fuel purchase dispute. Police officials declined to comment, but Detective Branch Officer-in-Charge Sabbirul Alam confirmed the arrests in connection with the arson and vandalism case.

Separately, Nirab’s father filed a murder case naming four individuals and several unidentified suspects. Three people already in RAB-6 custody were shown arrested in the murder case.

Nasiruddin Patwari, the chief coordinator of the National Citizens Party (NCP), has thanked the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for issuing a show-cause notice to Mohammad Ashraful Islam, president of the BNP’s Ramna unit. The development followed a case filed against Patwari by Ashraful Islam. On Sunday night, March 8, Patwari posted on his verified Facebook account that he was withdrawing his earlier remarks about BNP Standing Committee member and political adviser to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Mirza Abbas.

In his post, Patwari expressed appreciation to the BNP for taking disciplinary action against what he described as an “overenthusiastic litigant.” He stated that he had withdrawn his comments and hoped such unnecessary unrest would not recur. Earlier that day, Ashraful Islam had filed a case with the Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court, alleging that Patwari had made false and defamatory statements during the 13th parliamentary election, in which he lost to Mirza Abbas.

The sequence of events highlights internal tensions between political figures following the election and the BNP’s response through disciplinary measures.