Law Adviser Asif Nazrul and Industry Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan inspected renovation work at the main building of International Crimes Tribunal-2 on Tuesday.
They were joined by Attorney General Md. Asaduzzaman, Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam, and senior officials.
Despite ongoing trials of war crimes cases—including the nearing conclusion of testimony in the Hasina case—proceedings are currently being held in a tin-shed structure due to incomplete renovations of the main building.

Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus is set to hold talks with seven political parties at 5 PM on Tuesday at Jamuna.
While the Press Wing has not disclosed the names of the participating parties, the meeting follows Yunus’s recent separate discussions with BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and NCP.
Yunus has made it clear that the national election will be held in the first half of February, warning that any alternative solution outside elections would pose “grave danger” to the nation.

The BNP’s student wing, Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), has announced nationwide protests after Dhaka University student Ali Hossain allegedly threatened Daksu candidate B.M. Fahmida Alam with gang rape on Facebook.
While Islami Chhatra Shibir claimed Ali Hossain was not affiliated with them, JCD alleged that he is a Shibir leader and announced protest programs across all educational institutions on Tuesday.
A JCD statement said the protests are also against the “culture of cyber-bullying, harassment, and abuse of female students by Shibir activists.”

Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan reaffirmed that the Daksu and hall union elections will be held despite legal and political obstacles.
He said, “We anticipated such challenges. Immediately after the court ruling to suspend the polls, we appealed, and the suspension order was stayed.”
The VC urged students to remain united, saying, “No obstacle can succeed if the students stand together. I call on everyone to avoid unnecessary controversies.”

At least three people, including a police officer, were injured in a violent clash in Dhaka’s Adabor area on Monday night.
The victims were admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, while a police vehicle was also vandalized during the incident.
Tejgaon Division Deputy Commissioner of Police, Ibn Mizan, said officers responded to a 999 emergency call about a dispute between two groups. When police arrived, assailants attacked driver Al Amin, leaving him injured.
So far, more than 100 people have been detained, and investigations are underway to identify the groups involved.

Jagpa President Khandaker Lutfur Rahman was brutally attacked by unidentified assailants on Monday night around 8 PM.
He sustained serious injuries and was admitted to Islami Bank Hospital in Kakrail.
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir strongly condemned the attack, describing it as a “deep conspiracy,” possibly linked to attempts to sabotage the upcoming election.
He demanded immediate arrest and trial of the perpetrators, urging democratic parties to unite against “anti-democratic plots.”

The Election Commission has amended its polling booth guidelines ahead of the 12th National Parliamentary Election. Now, one booth will serve 600 male voters and 500 female voters, up from the previous 500 and 400, respectively. This adjustment keeps one polling center per 3,000 voters but reduces about 49,000 booths nationwide. The change is expected to save nearly Tk 10 billion and decrease the requirement for around 150,000 election officials, streamlining the election process significantly.

Jamaat-e-Islami has donated Tk 1 crore to the National Cancer Research Institute and Hospital in Mohakhali.
The donation was handed over by party leader Mohammad Selim Uddin on Tuesday afternoon.
He said, “Jamaat’s politics is centered on people’s welfare. This contribution is part of our social responsibility, and we believe it will benefit the public.”
He added that Jamaat envisions a just society where rights are ensured for all citizens, regardless of religion, caste, or ethnicity.

BNP leader and former MP Hasan Uddin Sarkar said Bangladesh’s final battle with Pakistan ended in 1971, but India remains a constant threat to the nation’s sovereignty. Speaking at the party’s 47th founding anniversary rally in Gazipur, he accused Awami League of serving India’s interests and warned of repeated struggles against Indian dominance. Thousands joined the colorful BNP procession, which turned into a festive gathering with music and dance after years of political restrictions.

The government of Bangladesh has formed an eight-member high-level committee to review the proposed merger of six investment-related agencies, including BIDA, BEPZA, BEZA, BHTPA, PPPA, and BSCIC. Industrial Affairs Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan will chair the committee, with BIDA and BEZA’s Executive Chairman Ashiq Chowdhury as member secretary. Other members include senior government officials and Bangladesh Bank’s governor. The committee will assess the overall proposal and provide recommendations, based on which the government will decide the next steps.

NCP leader Tasnim Jara has said that the future Bangladesh must belong to everyone—youth, women, and ordinary families alike.

“Tomorrow’s Bangladesh is your Bangladesh, my Bangladesh, the youth’s Bangladesh, the women’s Bangladesh, and the Bangladesh of our mothers and aunts,” Jara declared. “We are striving to build a nation that belongs to all, under a constitution that protects everyone’s rights. Our journey is long. We know victory will not come easily. This struggle will be prolonged, and we are ready for it.”

She accused Sheikh Hasina’s government of “limitless killings, enforced disappearances, and oppression,” and branded all elections during her 15-year rule as “illegal.” Jara added: “It was the youth who, with their blood, overthrew Hasina and installed the interim government. Yet for the past year, these revolutionary young people have been belittled—called too young to govern. But it is precisely these so-called ‘small people’ who carry the greatest love for this country. Young people dare to question power and challenge authority.”

Addressing the role of women in politics, she said: “Revolutionary women are now victims of cyberbullying. It is the state’s duty to ensure safe spaces for women who wish to join politics. The government must take strict measures to protect them.”

BNP leader Begum Selima Rahman has called on party workers and supporters to spread Tarique Rahman’s 31-point reform agenda to households across the nation.

“Through this program, the BNP will return to power in the upcoming election to rebuild the country,” she said.

She emphasized that BNP founder and former president Ziaur Rahman was “the first leader of reform in Bangladesh,” and his son Tarique Rahman is now continuing that legacy.

“Tarique’s 31-point plan is designed to overhaul a decayed system. Once implemented, no further reform will be needed. There is no justification for perpetuating undemocratic practices in the name of reform,” Selima asserted.

BNP leader Amir Khasru has declared that elections will be held in the first half of February, warning that obstructing the process would be tantamount to denying democracy itself.

“The people of this country now see their dreams reflected in Tarique Rahman’s vision,” he said. “He has pledged that if entrusted with governance, one crore (10 million) jobs will be created in the first 18 months. Primary healthcare initiatives for all citizens are ready, and large-scale investments in education and skills development are being prepared.”

He stressed the need to democratize the economy: “Every Bangladeshi must have the opportunity to contribute to national economic development. To restore democracy, we must hold free and fair elections that form a truly democratic government.”

Khasru added: “BNP today is the largest political party in South Asia. This is because of Ziaur Rahman’s patriotism, development initiatives, and his inclusive vision for farmers, workers, and professionals alike.”

Filmmaker and adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki has criticized what he sees as selective memory in Bangladesh’s intellectual circles.

“Our intelligentsia does not celebrate Osmani or Ziaur Rahman,” he wrote. “Yet these are the very people who talk about the spirit of the Liberation War—while those who fought on the ground or declared the war have been deliberately sidelined or dimmed in history.”

Farooki questioned why critical aspects of history remain unaddressed: “What were Osmani’s statements during the war? Did he differ on any issues? Why was he absent on December 16? Why was the surrender made to Indian forces? These are the questions that must now be asked.”

He added: “It is also time to document not only the atrocities of the Pakistanis but also the injustices and oppression faced by Bengalis in the pre-1947 years. We are beginning this work, and I believe the next government will carry it forward.”

On General Osmani’s birthday, Farooki recalled a moving memory: “Some footage of him during the Liberation War remains etched in my mind. But one moment will stay with me forever—his salute at Ziaur Rahman’s grave after Zia’s death. A rare gesture of love and respect from a general to his commander.”

The government is determined to curb tax evasion while boosting efficiency among businesses, said Trade Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin on Monday during the 9th NTFC meeting.

“To facilitate trade, unnecessary regulations and restrictive controls will be reviewed,” he announced. “We want to ensure fairness and create a level playing field, which will increase trade volume and strengthen our economic capacity.”

He further emphasized: “We need an efficient trade regime that will drive significant progress in our national economy and serve as a strong platform for equitable distribution of resources.”