National Citizen Party (NCP) spokesperson Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan has alleged that fans of former Awami League MP and cricketer Shakib Al Hasan formed a mob at the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to file complaints. He made the remarks on Friday evening after an iftar gathering organized by the NCP in Shyampur, Dhaka.

Asif Mahmud said the fans acted out because Shakib was not allowed to play. He explained that during the movement period, he decided Shakib had no moral right to represent Bangladesh as the player had opposed the July uprising and supported Sheikh Hasina. He added that if barring someone from playing is considered corruption, he is ready to face punishment.

Earlier at the event, Asif Mahmud stated that the NCP aims to build new politics by addressing civic issues and is conducting regular outreach ahead of the upcoming local government elections. He expressed optimism that the party’s six elected MPs will bring vitality to parliament and continue working for the people with public support.

The government is moving forward with the implementation of promises made before the election, said Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, BNP Secretary General and Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives. He made the remarks on Friday, February 27, at an iftar gathering organized by the NGO ESDO in Thakurgaon. Fakhrul emphasized the need for national unity and collective effort in nation-building.

During his speech, the minister expressed gratitude to his supporters and announced that work on a medical college and a university in Thakurgaon would begin soon. He also mentioned ongoing initiatives to operationalize an export processing zone and an airport, along with the waiver of agricultural loans of Tk 10,000 with interest for farmers. He called for divine strength to build a welfare-oriented state inspired by the spirit of 1952, 1971, and 2024.

State Minister for Water Resources Farhad Hossain Azad, ESDO Executive Director Dr. Shahiduzzaman, and others were present at the event.

State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M. Rashiduzzaman Millat announced that initiatives will be taken to reopen airports that were closed during the previous government’s tenure. He said that once those airports resume operations, any new airport would first be established in the Mymensingh division. The minister made these remarks on Friday, February 27, during a meeting with journalists at the district administration hall in Jamalpur.

He stated that efforts are underway to make Biman Bangladesh Airlines profitable and to reduce air ticket prices to an affordable level. Highlighting the country’s tourism potential, he mentioned plans to modernize the Lauchapara tourist center in Jamalpur and improve facilities for visitors. The minister added that the current government is gradually implementing its promises, citing the recent waiver of Tk 10,000 in agricultural loans as an example.

Millat also assured that justice will be ensured in the murder case of journalist Golam Rabbani Nadim, emphasizing that such incidents must not recur. Several local officials and lawmakers were present at the event.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Professor Mia Golam Parwar has alleged that despite relatively peaceful voting, the counting and result declaration stages of the recent national election were manipulated to defeat Jamaat candidates. Speaking on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the party’s Mymensingh City Rukon Conference, he claimed that Jamaat was narrowly defeated in more than 50 parliamentary constituencies across the country.

Parwar stated that in many constituencies, Jamaat candidates were shown to have lost by margins of one to five thousand votes. He said the party has already lodged complaints with the Election Commission and will seek vote recounts and impartial investigations through the election tribunal. According to him, if voters had been able to cast their ballots freely, the results might have been different.

He reiterated that Jamaat-e-Islami remains committed to democratic and non-violent politics, rejecting extremism. Parwar also claimed that the party’s symbol, the balance scale, received widespread public support nationwide and that Jamaat will continue constructive political engagement for the welfare of the people.

Three police officers, including a sub-inspector, were injured when a team from the district detective branch (DB) came under attack during an anti-drug operation in Charulail village of Dhalla Union, Singair upazila, Manikganj. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon when the team led by SI Md. Anwar Hossain detained a suspect, Md. Lablu Mia, with 20 yaba tablets. As police were returning with the detainee, his relatives and several locals allegedly attacked them and snatched him away. Two constables were hospitalized, while the SI received primary treatment.

Following the attack, SI Anwar Hossain filed two separate cases at Singair Police Station on Friday—one under the Narcotics Control Act naming Lablu as an accused, and another for assaulting police officers, naming 19 individuals and 15–20 unidentified persons. Police have so far arrested nine people, including several women and elderly individuals. The officer-in-charge stated that initial evidence links the detainees to the attack, while relatives of the arrested claim innocent people were detained. Police said further legal action will follow based on the investigation.

Authorities confirmed that operations to apprehend the remaining suspects are ongoing.

State Minister for Industries, Commerce, Jute and Textiles Md. Shariful Alam stated that the government is committed to restoring public confidence by ensuring law and order across the country. Speaking at a meeting in Bhairab, Kishoreganj on Friday, he declared a zero-tolerance stance against drugs, robbery, extortion, and tender manipulation. He warned that no one involved in such activities, even from his own party, would be spared. He also encouraged those seeking employment to contact local administration or his office for assistance.

The minister highlighted several government initiatives, including the Family Card, Farmer Card, agricultural loan waivers up to 10,000 taka, and canal excavation programs, which are being implemented nationwide. He said these programs aim to benefit rural communities soon and called for cooperation from political leaders, professionals, and journalists to ensure their success.

Shariful Alam added that representatives from various political parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami and Khelafat Majlis, as well as teachers, journalists, and officials, were invited to the meeting to promote inclusive national development.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman performed Friday prayers at the central mosque of the Navy Headquarters in Banani on February 27, 2026, following his return from London. After the prayers, he exchanged greetings with children and teenagers gathered outside the mosque. His wife, Zubaida Rahman, offered prayers in the women’s section of the same mosque, according to the Prime Minister’s Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman.

During the interaction, a child asked the Prime Minister if he observed fasting, to which he replied affirmatively with a smile. He shook hands with several children, patted some on the head, and asked if they were fasting as well. The children responded together that they were. One child mentioned missing only one day of fasting, while another said they had fasted every day, prompting the Prime Minister to praise them warmly.

The exchange created a cheerful atmosphere as the children expressed joy at meeting the Prime Minister. Before leaving with his wife, Tarique Rahman waved goodbye, saying “Allah Hafez,” while the children requested his prayers for them.

Cultural Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury announced that the government will provide allowances to distressed artists and construct a full-fledged Shilpakala Academy building in Magura district. He also stated that, under the government’s plan, two canals will be excavated in each upazila. The minister made these remarks on Friday afternoon at the Magura Circuit House hall room, where he was welcomed with flowers by representatives of various political and cultural organizations.

During his address, the minister emphasized that government employees involved in bribery or corruption will face justice. He added that the government will maintain a zero-tolerance policy against corruption, extortion, and drug-related offenses among the general public as well. The announcement reflects the government’s broader commitment to cultural development and integrity in public service.

The initiatives aim to strengthen local cultural infrastructure while ensuring social welfare support for underprivileged artists, aligning with the government’s ongoing development agenda.

Chhatra Dal central president Rakibul Islam Rakib has explained his actions after a video circulated on social media showing him running to salute Prime Minister Tareq Rahman. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon at the Bangla Academy premises in Dhaka, where the prime minister attended the inauguration of the Amar Ekushey Book Fair. Following criticism online, Rakib posted a statement on Facebook on Friday clarifying the situation.

In his post, Rakib stated that he and other Chhatra Dal leaders were present at the venue for three hours before and during the event. He described greeting the prime minister upon arrival, accompanying him throughout the program, and presenting the organization’s magazine. Rakib said that after the event, he briefly ran toward the prime minister’s car to exchange a final courteous salute at the request of security personnel.

He criticized sections of the media for focusing only on a few seconds of the incident, calling it an example of negative reporting that ignored his longer involvement during the event.

In Pabna’s Bhangura upazila, police have been accused of assaulting the wife, brother, and sister-in-law of a check dishonor case suspect after failing to find him at home. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Thursday night in Jhobjhobiya village. According to local sources, a police team led by Sub-Inspector Anis conducted a raid to arrest Abdur Rahim Rubel, a warrant-listed suspect and local Jamaat activist. When the family delayed opening the door, officers allegedly broke in.

Family members claimed that Rubel’s wife, Fazila Khatun, showed bail documents, but police verbally abused and beat her, Rubel’s brother Roni Islam, and sister-in-law Swapna Khatun, accusing them of helping Rubel escape. The injured were admitted to Bhangura Upazila Health Complex. Jamaat-e-Islami’s upazila leader Dr. Mohir Uddin visited the victims and condemned the incident, demanding punishment for those responsible.

Officer-in-Charge S.M. Mostafizur Rahman denied the allegations, stating that the family obstructed the arrest and behaved aggressively, injuring two police members who received treatment that night.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman announced that the party’s next major political effort will focus on the upcoming local government elections. Speaking on Friday at a district Jamaat-organized ‘Shura and Working Committee Members’ Training Camp’ in Sylhet, he said the party’s first battle was the national election, and the second will begin with the local polls. He instructed party members to ensure full participation in the upcoming contests.

Dr. Rahman stated that Jamaat-e-Islami achieved three gains in the recent election: forming a meaningful alliance under its own leadership for the first time, being entrusted with the role of main opposition, and confronting six opposing forces simultaneously. He emphasized that the party now understands the combined strength of those forces.

The event, presided over by district Jamaat Ameer Maulana Habibur Rahman, also highlighted Dr. Rahman’s vision of a future Bangladesh shaped by Islamic values and freedom-seeking citizens.

Several Muslim-majority countries, including Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey, Palestine, and Gambia, have expressed full support for Bangladesh’s candidacy for the presidency of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The assurance came during meetings held in Jeddah on the sidelines of an emergency session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), where Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman met with diplomats from these nations.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, senior officials from the supporting countries conveyed their backing and discussed bilateral and mutual interests with the Bangladeshi delegation. The government of Bangladesh has nominated Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman as its candidate for the UNGA presidency election scheduled for June. OIC representatives also congratulated Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on his party’s electoral victory and expressed optimism about Bangladesh’s political stability and development under his leadership.

The ministry statement added that the participating leaders praised Bangladesh’s steadfast commitment to the Palestinian cause and reaffirmed their collective support for its UN candidacy.

The Asian Human Rights Organization has expressed deep concern over reports of killings, rape, and attacks across Bangladesh linked to the upcoming 2026 parliamentary election. In a statement issued on Friday, the organization highlighted the growing political violence following the announcement of the election schedule and urged authorities to ensure the safety of women, children, and the general public.

Secretary General Nazrul Islam Babul referenced the student protests of August 2024, noting that over two thousand students had lost their lives in earlier movements against inequality. He warned that Bangladesh could face long-term consequences if the aspirations of the student movement are ignored. Babul also cited recent incidents, including the killing of a student in Dhaka and the gang rape and murder of a woman in Narsingdi, as signs of a deteriorating situation.

The organization condemned remarks by ruling party lawmaker Mobashwer Alam Bhuiyan, who allegedly threatened collective divorce against supporters of opposition candidates, calling such statements clear human rights violations. It urged the government to take strong action to uphold human rights and public safety.

State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M. Rashiduzzaman Millat announced that the government is committed to ensuring halal animal protein such as meat, milk, and eggs reach people at affordable prices. He made the statement on Friday, February 27, 2026, while inaugurating a distribution program at Dewanganj Kamil Madrasa field in Jamalpur, aimed at supporting low-income families during the holy month of Ramadan.

The minister explained that demand for animal products rises during Ramadan, increasing financial pressure on poor households. To address this, the government has launched the initiative to make these essential items available at fair prices. Temporary sales centers have been set up across the upazila to distribute the products daily within fixed hours.

According to the announcement, the program will continue until the 27th of Ramadan, ensuring that a large number of people can access affordable meat, milk, and eggs throughout the period.

Jamiat Ulama-e-Islam Bangladesh has expressed deep concern and outrage over the brutal rape and murder of a child in Madhabdi, Narsingdi. In a statement issued to the media on Friday, the organization’s president Shaikhul Hadis Maulana Ubaidullah Faruq and secretary general Maulana Manjurul Islam Afendi strongly condemned the incident and demanded the immediate arrest and maximum punishment of the perpetrators.

The leaders described the crime as a grave affront to humanity, morality, and law, saying it has shocked and saddened the entire nation. They emphasized that ensuring children’s safety is a paramount duty of both the state and society, and called for a fair, swift, and influence-free judicial process to prevent such heinous acts in the future.

The statement urged all sections of society to unite in a social movement against child abuse and violence, stressing the importance of moral education, religious values, and family awareness. The leaders prayed for the deceased child’s soul and requested the government to ensure a fair investigation, speedy trial, and protection for the victim’s family while strengthening child protection nationwide.