A violent attack took place at the Shyamnagar Upazila Press Club in Satkhira on Monday noon, when a group led by Jubo Dal member secretary Anwarur Islam Angur forcibly entered the club and assaulted its president, Samiul Azam Imam Monir. Witnesses said 25 to 30 activists under the banner of 'People of Shyamnagar' first held a rally accusing Monir of extortion, corruption, and drug smuggling before storming the building. Journalists who tried to intervene were also pushed and assaulted. Monir was dragged outside and beaten with bricks, hammers, and iron rods, leaving him seriously injured.

He was admitted to Shyamnagar Upazila Health Complex, where doctors reported severe head injuries and multiple wounds. Police arrived at the scene shortly after the incident, and the officer-in-charge said legal action would follow upon receiving a written complaint. The Upazila Nirbahi Officer confirmed that the matter had been reported to the police.

Local journalists expressed outrage, calling the attack a direct assault on press freedom and demanding immediate arrests. The incident followed a report by Monir published on February 23 alleging sand looting involving political groups, after which he had reportedly received threats.

A treason case against Sheikh Hasina and 285 others has been transferred to the Dhaka Third Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court for speedy disposal. The court, presided over by Judge Md Sabbir Foyez, set March 9 for the hearing on charge framing. The case documents were officially transferred, and the accused are expected to be present during the hearing.

According to court sources, the case was originally filed on March 27 of the previous year by CID Assistant Superintendent of Police Md Enamul Haque, accusing Sheikh Hasina and 73 others of treason. After investigation, a charge sheet was submitted on July 30 naming 286 accused. Arrest warrants were issued on August 14, followed by a travel ban on September 11 and a public notice on October 14 for 256 absconding accused to appear in court. The case was later moved through several courts before reaching its current stage.

The charges stem from a December 19, 2024 Zoom meeting of the ‘Joy Bangla Brigade,’ where Sheikh Hasina allegedly made anti-state remarks and called for the removal of interim government head Dr Muhammad Yunus. The statements reportedly spread widely on social media.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has directed all ministries to prepare specific action plans to ensure visible progress within the next six months. Each ministry must outline its goals, expected implementation levels, and the tangible changes citizens will experience. The directive also emphasizes ensuring accountability across ministries. Home Minister Salauddin Ahmed shared the information with reporters after a meeting on education affairs at the Secretariat on Monday.

He said a broader cabinet meeting will be held on Thursday, where each ministry will present its six-month targets, implementation plans, and progress outlines. The education sector discussion focused on preparations for the upcoming SSC examinations, including exam management, question paper security, and law and order. Broader issues such as educational quality, transparency, and institutional environment were also addressed.

The minister added that the Prime Minister provided clear guidance aligned with her vision for education. Plans are being finalized for presentation at the next cabinet meeting. He also mentioned that the issue of seven colleges has been resolved and that future vice-chancellor appointments will follow global best practices.

Detained Jubo League leader Yasin Sharif Majumdar, convener of Parshuram upazila unit, was temporarily released on parole to attend his father’s funeral in Feni’s Parshuram municipality. The funeral took place on Monday at the Anantapur Salia Kolapara Eidgah ground. His father, Rafiqul Islam Majumdar, had passed away the previous day at his home in Parshuram Bazar.

According to police, Yasin’s wife, Nazia Sultana Anika, applied for parole through a lawyer, and authorities granted a three-hour release. Under police escort, Yasin was brought from Feni District Jail to his village home around 10 a.m., where he met family members and embraced his only child. He attended the funeral in handcuffs and expressed gratitude to attendees before returning to custody.

The funeral prayer was led by Maulana Md. Ibrahim, khatib of Parshuram Upazila Jame Mosque, and attended by local political leaders from BNP, Jamaat, and other community members. Police confirmed that Yasin was returned to Feni District Jail after the parole period ended. He has been in custody since his arrest in July of the previous year in a student murder case.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced on Monday at the Secretariat that the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has invited the main opposition, Jamaat-e-Islami, to nominate a candidate for the position of Deputy Speaker in the National Parliament. He said the proposal was made as part of a political understanding under the July National Charter, and both the Speaker and Deputy Speaker could be elected on the same day.

The minister explained that although the ruling party could field candidates for both positions, it chose not to do so in the spirit of political goodwill. He added that the government had verbally offered the opposition the opportunity to select the Deputy Speaker. According to the July National Charter, one of two Deputy Speaker posts would go to the opposition, though the current structure allows for one.

Salahuddin Ahmed also stated that 133 ordinances issued during the interim government would be presented in Parliament as a constitutional requirement, and their acceptance or rejection would be decided through parliamentary discussions.

An inspector of the Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) was shot during an anti-drug operation at Syedabad Bus Terminal under Jatrabari Police Station in Dhaka on Monday, March 2, 2026. The injured officer, identified as Siddiqur Rahman, 40, was struck in the left leg when suspected drug dealers opened fire after detecting the presence of a DNC special team from the Khilgaon region. He was immediately taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where doctors confirmed he is out of danger but preparing for surgery to remove the bullet.

Following the incident, a tense atmosphere prevailed in Syedabad and nearby areas. Police from Jatrabari Station and additional DNC forces launched a combing operation to apprehend the attackers. Eyewitnesses reported panic among commuters as gunfire erupted in the crowded terminal.

A senior DNC official reaffirmed the agency’s zero-tolerance stance on drugs and vowed legal action against those responsible, stating that the suspects have been identified and the operation to arrest them is ongoing.

Three members of a fraud ring arrested in Gobindaganj, Gaibandha, were presented before the Amli Gobindaganj (Chowki) Court on March 1, 2026, following a police case. The accused were identified as Didarul Mia, 21, Liton Akand, 26, and Moktar Ali, 19. Police confirmed the arrests under FIR No. 32 dated July 22, 2025, and GR Case No. 331. The arrests followed a special operation led by Second Officer Mir Kayes in Taluk Rahimapur area of Darbast Union.

During the operation, police and joint forces detained two suspects while others fled. A search of the house led to the seizure of one smartphone, three button phones, and a white Tenda router. Preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspects impersonated government officials to defraud citizens of social allowance funds through mobile payment services.

Police stated that the investigation is ongoing and requested that the accused remain in custody until its completion. The case is being overseen by Gobindaganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mozammel Haque.

A Supreme Court lawyer, Barrister A S M Shahriar Kabir, has sent a letter to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman requesting that President Md. Shahabuddin be prevented from delivering a speech at the opening session of Parliament. The letter, submitted on Monday, March 2, 2026, argues that the move is necessary to uphold the spirit of the July uprising.

According to the letter, President Shahabuddin failed to take action during the July mass uprising and did not take effective measures against the previous Awami League government. It also claims that in a February 20 interview with a private media outlet, the President misrepresented the truth and disrespected the ideals of the July revolution. The lawyer asserts that by doing so, the President violated his oath and lost the legal right to continue in office.

The letter concludes by urging the Prime Minister to ensure that the President is not allowed to convene or address Parliament, describing the request as reflecting both personal and public sentiment.

Prime Minister Tareq Rahman has directed the launch of a separate bus service for women in Dhaka. The instruction was given on Monday afternoon at the Secretariat during a meeting with Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Robiul Islam, according to the Prime Minister’s Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman. The Prime Minister reviewed the current state of road transport and issued necessary directives, including the introduction of a dedicated women’s bus service in the capital.

In the same meeting, the Prime Minister also discussed other development matters. The Housing and Public Works Minister was instructed to complete renovation and improvement work at the mausoleum of martyred President Ziaur Rahman in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar before the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr. The directives reflect the government’s focus on urban transport reform and infrastructure development in Dhaka.

The move to introduce a women-only bus service aims to enhance safety and accessibility for female commuters in the capital, aligning with broader efforts to improve Dhaka’s traffic and transport management.

Bangladesh Railway will start selling advance train tickets for the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr from Tuesday, March 3. On the first day, tickets for March 13 journeys will be available. According to the railway schedule, tickets for March 14 to 19 will be released sequentially from March 4 to March 9.

All tickets for Eid travel will be sold exclusively online this year. To make the ticket purchase process easier for passengers, Bangladesh Railway has decided that tickets for intercity trains operating in the western region will be available from 8 a.m., while tickets for trains in the eastern region will go on sale from 2 p.m.

The decision aims to streamline the ticketing process and manage the high demand for train travel during the Eid holiday period.

The Government of Bangladesh has assured full support for the crew of the national flag carrier vessel ‘Banglar Joyjatra’, currently stationed at Jebel Ali Port in the United Arab Emirates. In a video message on Monday, March 2, 2026, Minister of Shipping, Road Transport and Bridges, and Railways Sheikh Robiul Alam praised the sailors’ courage and professionalism amid a tense situation, calling their conduct a source of national pride.

The minister expressed hope that the ongoing crisis would soon be resolved, allowing the 31-member crew to continue their duties safely. He confirmed that the sailors’ families have been contacted and that Prime Minister Tarek Rahman is personally monitoring the situation through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) has established a special control cell at its Chattogram headquarters to support the crew and their families, maintaining regular virtual communication with the vessel.

The minister added that the Bangladesh Embassy in Dubai is overseeing the matter continuously, while local agents and expatriate entrepreneurs are on standby to assist if needed. Ensuring the sailors’ safety and morale remains the government’s top priority.

An allegation has surfaced in Ramganj upazila of Lakshmipur district that a man named Billal Hossain, identifying himself as a youth leader, has occupied a government canal and is constructing a permanent building. The incident occurred in Brahmpara village of Kanchanpur Union, where Billal, a tea seller, has reportedly been continuing the construction for about a month along the Ramganj-Hajiganj road at Katakhali without any official intervention.

Local residents said Billal has been using his claimed political identity to exert influence and continue the work. In response, Billal stated that many influential people have already occupied government canals and built structures, and he is doing the same on Water Development Board property. He added that some people visited the site but did not ask him to stop the work.

Ramganj Upazila Nirbahi Officer Farashid Bin Enam confirmed receiving reports about the illegal occupation at Katakhali and said that legal action will be taken soon.

The International Crimes Tribunal-2 has rejected the bail petition of Awami League leader Humayun Kabir Patwari in a case related to the killing of five people, including students, during the July uprising in Lakshmipur. The three-member panel, led by Justice Nazrul Islam Chowdhury, also ordered submission of a medical report from the head of the Hematology Department of Bangladesh Medical University and a report on the allegations by March 30, when the next hearing is scheduled.

Chief Prosecutor Aminul Islam opposed the bail plea, while the defense argued that they had not received prior instructions regarding the required reports. The tribunal noted that the requested reports had not yet been submitted. Jail authorities informed that the accused is under treatment, and the prosecution sought an additional month for submission.

Humayun Kabir, president of Lakshmipur Sadar Upazila Awami League and former chairman of Char Ruhita Union Parishad, was first arrested in August 2024 in another murder case and later shown arrested in this crimes against humanity case, which remains under investigation.

The state-owned vessel MV Banglar Joyjatra of Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) has become stranded at Jebel Ali Port in the United Arab Emirates amid the ongoing war in Iran and the Middle East. Cargo unloading operations from the ship have been suspended. The vessel is currently docked at the port with 31 Bangladeshi sailors on board.

BSC Managing Director Commodore M Mahmudul Malek stated that all crew members are safe and maintaining regular contact with their families. The ship arrived at Jebel Ali on February 27 carrying 38,800 metric tons of steel coils from Mesaieed Port. BSC currently operates a fleet of seven ships, with only the Banglar Joyjatra active in the Gulf region.

The situation underscores the operational challenges faced by Bangladeshi vessels in conflict-affected areas of the Middle East, though authorities have confirmed the safety of the crew and are monitoring developments closely.

Bangladesh’s Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdur Muktadir has expressed commitment to further strengthen and expand bilateral trade relations with India. He made the remarks on Monday, March 2, after a courtesy meeting with the Indian High Commissioner at the Secretariat in Dhaka. The Indian envoy also emphasized India’s interest in deepening ties with Bangladesh’s new government and enhancing people-to-people connections.

During the meeting, both sides discussed mutual cooperation in digital infrastructure and technology exchange to boost the existing trade volume of around 11 billion dollars, including 9.5 billion in imports and 1.5 billion in exports. They also focused on reopening closed border haats and improving land border infrastructure. India showed interest in using the newly built land port at Sabroom, while discussions were held on making operations at Benapole and other ports more efficient.

The minister added that Bangladesh has applied to the United Nations to extend its LDC graduation timeline and that the process is ongoing. He also noted that while there are concerns about possible disruptions in the Hormuz Strait, there is currently no threat to essential imports or fuel supplies.