Doctors at the 100-bed Lakshmipur Sadar Hospital have gone on strike from Sunday morning, demanding an end to inter-cadre discrimination. They stated that their protest aims to address financial and social disparities as well as promotion-related issues. However, emergency and inpatient services remain operational for the benefit of patients.

The protesting doctors highlighted that there is significant discrimination within the health cadre. They claimed that administrative cadre officials are appointed from outside the health cadre and that the administration controls medical professionals. Additionally, they cited financial and social inequalities as major concerns. They vowed to continue their movement until these issues are resolved.

Meanwhile, patients have been facing difficulties due to the ongoing strike.

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Naval Commander Alireza Tangsiri criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump’s treatment of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling it humiliating. He stated, “This proves that reliance on foreign powers ultimately leads to betrayal.” Tangsiri warned that those who place their trust in forces other than God will face dire consequences, citing Ukraine as an example. He also pointed out that U.S. presence in Iraq failed to bring real development and only fueled instability. “If this is how Trump treats Ukraine, imagine how he views Muslim nations,” he remarked.

Chief Adviser has stressed the importance of accurately documenting all atrocities committed under the rule of autocrat Sheikh Hasina. This includes the Shapla Chattar massacre, the brutal crackdown on protests following the verdict against Delwar Hossain Sayeedi, and numerous extrajudicial killings.

During a meeting with UN Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh, Gwyn Lewis, and Human Rights Advisor Huma Khan, Muhammad Yunus highlighted that without proper documentation of these incidents, uncovering the truth and ensuring justice would be extremely difficult.

Resident Coordinator Lewis assured that the UN is ready to provide all necessary assistance. He also mentioned that Hasina’s July brutality report will be briefed at the Human Rights Conference on March 5.

The Chief Adviser also expressed deep concern regarding the Rohingya crisis.

A court has ordered the freezing of 44 bank accounts belonging to former Awami League minister Amir Hossain Amu, his wife Saeeda Haq, and daughter Sumaiya Hossain. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) sought the order as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of illegal wealth accumulation. Sources indicate that Amu and his family, currently in hiding, were attempting to withdraw and transfer funds, prompting the freeze order.

A high-profile delegation of development and renewable energy experts, led by former Norwegian minister Erik Solheim, met with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus to discuss investment opportunities in Bangladesh. The delegation expressed strong interest in investing in small-scale solar power plants, the carbon market, and agroforestry projects in the country. They also showed enthusiasm for jointly exploring hydropower investment possibilities in Nepal, as Bangladesh is actively working to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels in the coming years.

During the meeting, Chief Adviser Yunus emphasized the importance of these initiatives and stressed the need to enhance solar energy systems and explore electricity imports from Nepal and Bhutan. He also highlighted Bangladesh’s keen interest in leveraging opportunities in the global carbon market.

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin emphasized the need for political consensus in upholding electoral code of conduct. Speaking at National Voter’s Day celebrations, he stated, “We aim to ensure a free and fair election. We are not working under anyone’s agenda; our priority is the agenda of 180 million people and Bangladesh.” He also warned that rigging elections may bring short-term victory but ultimately harms the political party itself.

In observance of the holy month of Ramadan, the Islamic Foundation has organized a month-long Islamic book fair at the southern courtyard of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque. The fair was inaugurated on Saturday by Adviser Dr. A.F.M. Khalid Hossain.

The book fair will remain open to the public daily from 12 PM to 8 PM. This year, a total of 64 stalls have been set up, offering a wide range of Islamic literature, including translations and interpretations of the Holy Quran, collections of Hadith, and various fundamental and research-based books on Islam.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has seized Tk 2.5 crore from the residence of former DGFI chief, retired Lt. General Saiful Alam. ACC Director General Md. Akhtar Hossain stated on Sunday that on February 27, based on intelligence inputs, law enforcement agencies raided Alam’s Cantonment residence and recovered nearly Tk 2.45 crore. The confiscated money and other evidence have been presented in court. The ISPR has yet to comment on the matter. Notably, Saiful Alam was forced into retirement on September 11.

After the fall of the Awami League government, hooligans who had been in hiding in the Daulatpur char region of Kushtia have resurfaced. These criminals are instilling fear in the area through sporadic gunfire, bomb attacks, extortion, robbery, and even murder. The residents of the char areas are living in constant fear.

On September 30, in broad daylight, Philipnagar Union Parishad Chairman Noim Uddin Sentu was shot dead in his office. On the night of November 2, businessman Nurul Islam was beaten and robbed of five lakh taka, gold jewelry, and his mobile phone. A few days later, a woman was also targeted in a similar mugging incident. Numerous such crimes continue to take place, while the police claim that operations against the criminals are ongoing.

A sub-inspector of CMP Patenga Police Station, Yusuf Ali, was assaulted by a group of individuals who accused him of being a “fake police officer.” Following the attack, 10 suspects were arrested and will be presented in court today. According to the officer-in-charge of Patenga Model Police Station, the arrests were made on Saturday night during raids in different areas, including Panchlaish, under the directive of the Deputy Commissioner of the CMP Port Division. The attack occurred on February 28 at a police checkpoint on the Outer Ring Road of Patenga Police Station.

Election Commissioner Abul Fazl Md. Sanaullah announced that the final voter list will be published by June 30. Speaking at an event on Voter Day, he explained that while a preliminary voter list has already been released based on 2024 data due to legal obligations, further updates will be made. New data collected from door-to-door surveys will be incorporated, while deceased voters will be removed. He also mentioned that a supplementary voter list will be created and integrated before the final publication. The commissioner expressed hope for a transparent and fair election process.

Officials from 25 different government cadres staged a symbolic strike on Sunday, wearing black badges in protest against the recent suspensions of several colleagues. The protest was led by the Inter-Cadre Discrimination Elimination Council, demanding equal treatment for all cadres. The Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) General Education Cadre, one of the largest groups within the civil service, was heavily involved, with the participation of the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) Director General, Professor Muhammad Azad Khan. Protesters claimed that 13 officers were suspended over social media posts, while similar actions by members of the Administration Cadre went unpunished.

According to an Al Jazeera report, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shut down humanitarian aid access to Gaza following the expiration of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement—just as Ramadan begins.

Earlier, former U.S. President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, Avi Berkowitz, proposed a ceasefire deal in exchange for the release of all hostages, but only for the duration of Ramadan. Israel agreed to the proposal, but Hamas rejected it, insisting on a permanent ceasefire instead.

Due to this disagreement, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office has taken this controversial and harsh measure, cutting off vital aid to the war-torn region.

The Gazipur Metropolitan Police reported that a joint task force arrested 58 individuals during a special operation named ‘Operation Devil Hunt.’ The operation, which began Saturday morning, continued until 7 AM Sunday. Among the arrests, 44 were made in Tongi West, six in Tongi East, three each in Pubail and Gacha, and one each in Sadar Metro and Konabari police station areas. Since its launch on February 8, the operation has resulted in 440 arrests across the metropolitan area.

Two leaders of the BNP-affiliated student organization, Chhatra Dal, were arrested in Mirpur with cocktails and a toy gun. A joint force operation apprehended them late Friday night from an attic in Mirpur-1. Following their arrest, both were expelled from Chhatra Dal. The expelled leaders are Imran Hossain, former Secretary of Environment and Climate Affairs for Dhaka Metropolitan West Chhatra Dal, and Rajib Biswas, Joint Convener of the newly formed committee at Government Bangla College. Police stated that they acted on intelligence reports indicating the presence of criminal elements in the area.