Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Advocate Asaduzzaman said the current government is determined to lawfully prosecute fascists and continue trials for crimes against humanity. Speaking to journalists after a meeting with heads of government offices at the Jhenaidah Deputy Commissioner’s conference room on Saturday morning, he emphasized that the rule of law and justice will proceed independently.

The minister stated that strict action will be taken against those involved in rape and child abuse, including in Narsingdi, and warned that anyone providing shelter or support to offenders will be uprooted. He added that the government, which assumed power a week ago, will present all 133 ordinances issued constitutionally as bills in the first parliamentary session. He also directed officials to ensure proper use of public funds and warned that corruption would lead to dismissal and legal action.

Asaduzzaman reiterated the government’s zero-tolerance stance on drugs, terrorism, and political violence, instructing the administration to act impartially to maintain a level playing field in Jhenaidah and across the country.

Advance ticket sales for long-distance buses ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr will begin on March 3. Passengers will be able to purchase tickets for travel between March 12 and the day before Eid. The decision was announced at a meeting of the Bangladesh Bus-Truck Owners Association held in Gabtoli, Dhaka, and confirmed by the association’s secretary, Shubhankar Ghosh Rakesh.

Rakesh stated that tickets will be available both at physical counters and online from the morning of March 3. Passengers can select their preferred bus and seat through the designated website. He emphasized that fares must comply with the rates set by the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA), and the same rates will apply online. Every ticket counter will be required to display the BRTA-approved fare chart.

To prevent black-market ticket sales, CCTV cameras have been installed at various counters. Rakesh added that any irregularities detected will lead to legal and administrative action by both authorities and the owners’ association.

The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has criticized the government for taking what it called a weak step in appointing the new governor of Bangladesh Bank. At a media briefing held on Saturday at the CPD office in Dhanmondi, Research Director Khondaker Golam Moazzem said the appointment process lacked transparency and that the state had the opportunity to select a more acceptable candidate. He emphasized that a stronger and more credible procedure should have been followed for such an important position.

Moazzem noted that discussions and criticisms have emerged regarding the current governor’s links to loan defaults and special privileges, suggesting that alternative candidates could have been considered to avoid controversy. He also highlighted the need for a clear qualification framework and a formal vetting process for future appointments. CPD praised former governor Ahsan H. Mansur for his reform efforts despite challenges and suggested that retaining experienced leadership could have been beneficial.

The organization further recommended establishing a legal basis and specific criteria for future appointments, similar to India’s Reserve Bank selection process, and warned against loosening financial market regulations amid existing sectoral weaknesses.

At least 20 people were injured in a clash between workers and police during a five-hour blockade on the Dhaka-Sylhet highway in Rupganj, Narayanganj, on Saturday. The blockade, organized by workers of B Brothers Company Limited, caused an 18-kilometer traffic jam, stranding passengers and ambulances. Police said the workers began protesting inside the factory over unpaid wages for December 2025 to February 2026, later moving to the highway where they blocked traffic.

Workers alleged that the factory management had been delaying salary payments and mistreating employees who protested. Tensions escalated when some workers were confined inside the factory while others demonstrated outside. Police attempted to disperse the protesters with batons, leading to a chase and counter-chase. Vehicles and parts of the factory were vandalized during the confrontation.

Local lawmaker Mostafizur Rahman Bhuiyan Dipu arrived at the scene and assured workers that December wages would be paid on Sunday and January wages on Wednesday. Following his assurance, the workers withdrew the blockade and returned to work.

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) will begin a 10-day special mosquito control 'crash program' from Sunday across its 10 regions. The initiative was announced by DSCC Administrator Md. Abdus Salam during an emergency meeting with health department officials at Nagar Bhaban Auditorium. He declared a 'zero tolerance' stance against negligence, failure, or corruption in mosquito control operations and said he would personally inspect the activities.

The meeting was called following a recent rise in mosquito infestation in DSCC areas. Officials emphasized ensuring the effectiveness of insecticides, following proper methods, and strengthening field-level monitoring. The health department was instructed to work in coordination with the waste management division and to raise public awareness. Mobile courts may be deployed if Aedes mosquito larvae are found.

Discussions also covered training for mosquito control workers and testing new, more effective insecticides. The administrator directed that strict legal action be taken against any public or private establishment that fails to act even after repeated warnings.

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Anisul Haque announced that all 133 ordinances issued constitutionally during the interim government will be presented as bills on the first day of the next parliament’s inaugural session. He made the statement on Saturday while speaking to journalists after a meeting at the Jhenaidah Deputy Commissioner’s office.

The minister said the current government is determined to ensure lawful trials of fascists and that verdicts will be reviewed before further decisions are made. He confirmed that the process of trying crimes against humanity will continue and that the rule of law will proceed independently. Addressing government officials, he emphasized that all public funds must be spent properly and warned that corruption would lead to dismissal and legal action.

He further stated that the government maintains zero tolerance toward drugs, terrorism, and political violence, instructing the administration to act impartially. The minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to justice, human rights, and strict action against perpetrators of violence against women and children.

State Minister for Women and Children Affairs and Social Welfare Farzana Sharmin Putul announced that the Family Card initiative aims to make families economically self-reliant. Speaking at Natore Circuit House on Saturday, February 28, 2026, she said the card will be issued in the name of the senior female member of each family, such as a mother or sister. The project is designed to be universal, with no specific target group, and will gradually include all families.

Sharmin explained that previous welfare cards, including widow, elderly, agricultural, and maternity allowances, faced corruption during distribution. To address this, the government plans to move toward an integrated system that consolidates all benefits into a single card. The Family Card will provide 2,500 taka per family, a higher amount than existing cards.

Initially, the program will prioritize extremely poor, poor, and lower-income families based on a proximity test and scoring system, with eventual expansion to middle- and upper-income groups.

Train services in northern Bangladesh, particularly across Gaibandha, Bogura, and surrounding districts, are facing severe neglect, leading to daily hardship for passengers. Many trains, including the Korotoa and Dolonchapa intercity services, frequently miss schedules, operate with broken compartments, and lack basic cleanliness. Several railway stations along the Santahar–Bonarpara–Lalmonirhat route have been closed for years, causing crossing delays and extended waiting times for intercity trains.

Passengers report that compartments are filled with dust and dirt, toilets are unusable, and lighting is absent in some local trains. Overcrowding and the presence of unauthorized vendors add to the discomfort. The Bonarpara–Santahar college train runs beyond capacity without additional coaches, while ticketless travel and pickpocketing remain common due to the absence of inspectors.

Railway officials acknowledge the problems. Bonarpara station master Pradip Chandra said decisions depend on higher authorities, while Lalmonirhat divisional railway manager Taslim Ahmed Khan, newly appointed, promised to take measures after assessing the situation.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman held his first meeting with officials and employees of his office after assuming office. The exchange took place on Saturday afternoon at Shapla Hall in the Prime Minister’s Office in Tejgaon. During the meeting, he described the country as their first and last address and called on everyone to work for the betterment of the people.

He emphasized that the people of Bangladesh have high expectations from the government and that effective governance depends on the cooperation of officials and employees. The Prime Minister sought their active support in implementing all agenda items mentioned in the government’s manifesto, including health, education, women’s education, employment, and sports.

Tarique Rahman also expressed hope that officials and employees would extend full cooperation in eradicating corruption from the country, underscoring the importance of integrity and collective effort in achieving national progress.

Narsingdi Detective Branch police have arrested Hazrat Ali, accused in the rape and murder of a teenage girl in Madhabdi, from Gouripur in Mymensingh. He was detained on Friday night while drinking tea at Sohagbazar intersection in Chilimpur village under Achintapur Union. The arrest was confirmed by Gouripur Police Station’s investigation officer Salah Uddin Karim, who said the suspect’s location was traced using advanced technology before the operation.

According to local sources, Hazrat Ali, a van driver from Madhabdi, had taken shelter in the area through acquaintances working in garment factories. Sub-Inspector Jamal Uddin stated that the suspect had earlier discarded his SIM card in a nearby upazila to avoid detection. Based on his information, police later recovered his mobile phone from a local residence.

The victim’s body was found in a mustard field between Bilpara and Dorikandi areas of Mahishashura Union last Thursday. The incident sparked nationwide outrage, prompting rapid police operations that led to multiple arrests, including Hazrat Ali.

Pekua is on track to become the fifth municipality in Cox’s Bazar district, following directives from the Local Government Ministry. The initiative fulfills an electoral promise by Salahuddin Ahmed, who previously upgraded Pekua to an upazila during an earlier BNP government. Now serving as the Home Minister, Ahmed’s commitment to municipalize Pekua is being implemented soon after the formation of the new BNP government.

According to local administration sources, a boundary survey has already been conducted in the proposed municipal area under the supervision of the Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Mahbub Alam Mahbub, as per an order from the Cox’s Bazar Deputy Commissioner. The UNO confirmed that the ministry has requested necessary data, and field activities have begun accordingly.

Currently, Cox’s Bazar district has four municipalities—Cox’s Bazar, Chakaria, Teknaf, and Maheshkhali. Pekua’s inclusion would make it the fifth. Another new upazila named Matamuhuri is also being planned, aligning with Salahuddin Ahmed’s additional electoral pledges.

Police in Narsingdi have arrested seven of nine accused in connection with the rape and murder of a teenage girl named Amena in Madhabdi. Superintendent of Police Abdullah Al Faruk disclosed the information at a press conference held at his office on February 28, 2026. The main accused, Noor Mohammad Noora, and another suspect, Hazrat Ali, were arrested from Gazipur and Mymensingh respectively. Earlier, five others were detained in separate operations by RAB and district police.

According to the case details, Amena was abducted and repeatedly raped on February 10 by four men, including Noora, who later threatened her to remain silent. When the incident came to light, several local figures allegedly tried to suppress it and pressured the victim’s family to leave the area. On February 25, Amena was abducted again in front of her stepfather, and her body was found the next morning in a mustard field in Char Darikandi.

Police said operations are ongoing to arrest the remaining two suspects involved in the case.

Leaders and activists of the Awami League in Tazumuddin upazila of Bhola hung a party banner and the national flag at their local office, which locals noticed on Saturday morning. A nearby restaurant owner said the banner and flag appeared to have been placed overnight.

A source close to the Tazumuddin upazila Awami League stated that it was not unusual for the party to keep its office active, given its national prominence. However, local BNP president Golam Mostafa Mintu claimed the building in question was an abandoned union council office in Chandpur Union and said his party would consult local authorities about the matter. Chandpur Union panel chairman Md. Shahjahan Mia confirmed hearing about the incident and said the issue would be reported to the Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO).

UNO Md. Rezaul Islam said the administration was aware of the situation and would take action through the assistant commissioner (land) if the site was found to be government-owned land.

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Advocate Md. Asaduzzaman stated that the government is determined to bring fascists to justice through lawful means. He made the remarks on Saturday at a meeting with heads of government offices at the Jhenaidah Deputy Commissioner’s conference room, followed by a briefing with journalists.

The minister emphasized that all government allocations must be spent properly for public benefit and warned that any official involved in corruption would face both job termination and legal action. He reiterated the government’s zero-tolerance stance on drugs, terrorism, political violence, and social unrest, instructing the administration to act impartially. Asaduzzaman said the government remains committed to the rule of law, justice, and human rights, noting that Bangladesh has progressed on a democratic path after the fall of fascist forces.

He also announced that strict measures would be taken against perpetrators of rape and violence against women and children across the country, including Narayanganj, and warned that anyone providing shelter to such offenders would face severe consequences.

The United Nations Committee for Development Policy (CDP) has formally accepted Bangladesh’s request to delay its graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category by three years and has begun reviewing the proposal. The matter was discussed during the CDP’s five-day meeting in New York, and officials indicated that a final decision could take several weeks. Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya, head of the Enhanced Monitoring Mechanism subcommittee, confirmed receipt of the government’s letter but clarified that acceptance of the request does not mean approval, as the committee will first assess the justifications provided.

The Economic Relations Division sent the formal application on February 18, citing global and domestic disruptions that hindered preparation for graduation. The letter referenced the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Middle East instability, global financial tightening, and slow trade recovery. Domestically, it mentioned financial irregularities, political changes in July 2024, and pressure from hosting displaced Myanmar nationals, all contributing to economic instability.

According to CDP sources, a preliminary assessment report may be ready within two weeks, with a final recommendation expected by September following approval from the UN General Assembly.