Jubo League leader Akram Hossain (52), accused in the murder case of Jubo Dal leader and protest martyr Abu Raihan Rahim (29), has been arrested. The incident occurred on August 4 last year during an attack on Dupchanchia police station amid anti-government protests. Rahim, also a member of the Construction Workers’ Union, was shot while attempting to seize a firearm from the police. He succumbed to his injuries on August 9 at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases in Dhaka.

The Brick Kiln Owners’ Association has announced a 15-day suspension of brick sales nationwide from March 25 if their seven-point demands are not met. This move could leave nearly 5 million workers, including 1 million women, unemployed and cause significant financial losses for 14,000 brick kiln owners. Association President Firoz Haider Khan warned that banks may face difficulties recovering loans worth $800 million if operations are halted.

At least 11 people, including three Jamaat members, were injured in a factional clash between two BNP groups in Shyamnagar. The conflict arose from a long-standing rivalry between Akhtar Farooq and Azizul Sardar over local influence. The situation escalated when Azizul’s supporters locked the BNP office after labeling some of Akhtar’s followers as drug addicts. In retaliation, Akhtar Farooq and his supporters attacked Azizul’s group in the evening.

Gambian Foreign Minister Mamadou Tangara met with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus to discuss the ongoing genocide case against Myanmar. Tangara reaffirmed Gambia's commitment to the case, stating that the Gambian President fully supports it. The Chief Adviser emphasized Bangladesh’s interest in the case’s success and sought international support. Tangara acknowledged that diplomatic efforts could help Rohingyas secure a dignified future.

Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam stated that the government is making every diplomatic effort to ensure the dignified and voluntary repatriation of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar. He mentioned that the UN is organizing a major conference on the Rohingya crisis and that humanitarian aid for Rohingyas has significantly declined. He emphasized the urgent need for nutritional assistance, requiring around $15 million per month in international aid.

Union Chhatra Dal president Shaon Kabi Riza (25) has been arrested and sent to court after a video of him arguing with the police went viral. In the video, he told officers, "If you want to take me to the police station, ask the OC to come himself." Following the video's circulation, the Chhatra Dal central committee expelled him. SI Khokon stated that Riza misbehaved with him and attempted to snatch his mobile phone. The OC confirmed that Riza was arrested for assaulting a driver.

Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Mazumdar confirmed that Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus and UN Secretary-General António Guterres will join 100,000 Rohingya refugees for an Iftar meal in Cox’s Bazar this Friday.

The meal will include traditional items such as chickpeas, puffed rice, onion fritters, jilapi, beguni, morichya, and sharbat. The UN Secretary-General is visiting Bangladesh on a four-day tour, following an official invitation handed over by envoy Khalilur Rahman in New York on February 7.

A Dhaka court has sentenced three individuals to life imprisonment for the gang rape of a teenage girl in Kamrangirchar. Additionally, two minors have been given the maximum punishment of 10 years in prison.

The convicts—Mohan, Sabbir, and Russell—were also fined BDT 100,000 each. Failure to pay will result in an additional year of imprisonment. The two minors were fined the same amount, with a similar penalty for non-payment.

The crime occurred on June 17, 2020, when the 13-year-old victim was assaulted by the perpetrators.

Former Dhaka Mayor Atiqul Islam, Prime Minister’s Adviser Salman F Rahman, and Mohibul Haque have been arrested in separate cases. Salman F Rahman and Atiqul Islam were shown as arrested in a murder case under Vatara Police Station, while Mohibul Haque was arrested in an attempted murder case under Tejgaon Police Station.

Salman F Rahman was apprehended on August 13 while attempting to flee by boat from the Sadarghat area. Atiqul Islam was arrested on October 16 in Mohakhali, Dhaka. Mohibul Haque was detained on November 20 in Mohakhali DOHS.

Canada’s Minister Ahmed Hussen has announced over $270 million in new funding for foreign aid projects in Bangladesh and the Indo-Pacific region. He emphasized Canada’s long-standing ties with the region and its commitment to strengthening those bonds. The funding will be allocated to 14 projects aimed at healthcare for vulnerable populations, women’s empowerment, and combating climate change. In addition to Canada’s contributions, other international donors and partners are also involved in the funding efforts.

Actress Shomi Kaiser has been granted interim bail in an attempted murder case linked to recent political unrest. She remains in Kashimpur Women’s Prison, but with no additional cases against her, there are no legal barriers to her release. The case alleges that on July 18, members of the Awami League, Jubo League, and Chhatra League launched an armed attack in Azampur, injuring multiple individuals, including businessman Ishtiaq Mahmud. The plaintiff claims that Shomi Kaiser was directly involved in the incident.

In a Facebook post, Ishraq Hossain strongly condemned the resurgence of key figures from the controversial Gonojagoron Moncho movement, stating that an interim government must take strict action against them. He accused the platform of facilitating judicial killings, brutal persecution of Islamic scholars, rigging the 2014 elections in favor of Sheikh Hasina, and enabling extrajudicial killings that suppressed opposition parties, including the BNP. He argued that the movement laid the foundation for a decade of fascist rule in Bangladesh.

A case has been filed against 12 individuals, including Meghmallar Basu, for allegedly attacking the police during an anti-rape protest march at Hotel Intercontinental intersection. SI Abul Khayer filed the case, naming 12 individuals and accusing an additional 70-80 unidentified persons. The accused include Aung Aung Marma (25), Sumaiya Shahina (25), Adritha Roy (23), Arman (30), Meghmallar Basu (28), Al Amin Rahman (25), Richard (26), Hasan Shikdar (25), Seema Akter (25), Soukat Arif (26), Main Ahmed (24), and Fahim Ahmed Chowdhury (25).

The condition of the 8-year-old rape survivor in Magura has worsened, according to Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam. The child, who was visiting her sister’s home when the assault occurred, is undergoing treatment at the CMH hospital. Despite initial signs of improvement, her condition began deteriorating again yesterday. Medical teams are making every effort to stabilize her health.

BNP leader Zainul Abedin Faruk has accused the NCP of causing disruptions to delay the upcoming elections. He emphasized that a free and fair election is crucial to fulfilling the people’s expectations and aspirations. He urged the government to announce a clear roadmap for the national parliamentary elections without further delay.

Faruk also criticized the government, saying, “I don’t care about the Constitutional Assembly. What matters to me is that I have faced 84 cases and spent 9 out of 16 years in jail. As a political activist and a freedom fighter, I appeal to Professor Muhammad Yunus—not for a Constitutional Assembly, but for a fair and impartial national election that reflects the hopes and dreams of the people of Bangladesh.”