The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is set to hold a meeting with Chief Adviser Mohammad Yunus on Monday evening. The agenda includes the presentation of a roadmap for the national elections, which will be formally announced by the Chief Adviser. Sources within BNP stated that the meeting is organized in response to the current political climate and the upcoming elections. However, the party has yet to disclose the names of its representatives who will attend. Last Friday, BNP’s standing committee decided to move forward with this high-level discussion.

Israeli forces have intensified their operations in the occupied West Bank, resulting in the deaths of two women, including an eight-month pregnant mother. According to a report by Al Jazeera, Israeli troops opened fire on a Palestinian family inside a refugee camp. The victims' family was denied access to medical treatment after the attack, leaving the husband injured and his pregnant wife dead. Another woman was also killed in the assault. Palestinian media sources reported that Israeli forces bulldozed dozens of homes during the operation.

Bangladesh’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has confirmed the discovery of human bones at a location linked to a high-profile investigation. The details surrounding the find remain undisclosed, but forensic experts are examining the remains to determine their origin and relevance to the ongoing investigation.

The Daily Telegraph has reported that Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is investigating the alleged illicit funds of Tulip Siddiq in the UK. The ACC has been working to recover laundered money from the Hasina administration. The commission’s director general confirmed ongoing cooperation with multiple countries for this investigation. Tulip Siddiq recently resigned from her position as City Minister due to ethical concerns. Allegations have surfaced linking her to corruption and illegal assets acquired during the Sheikh Hasina government.

Following the fall of the Hasina government in August 2024, Mohammad Yunus assumed the role of Chief Advisor. Recently, a viral video falsely claimed that the U.S. had imposed sanctions on Dr. Yunus and 20 others for insulting Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Sheikh Hasina. Investigations revealed that the video was manipulated by merging clips from two separate news reports. Fact-checking platform Rumor Scanner has labeled it as propaganda and fake news.

A devastating fire in Chattogram’s Kotwali area early on February 10 claimed the lives of a husband and wife, while three others sustained injuries. Firefighters from two stations and four units managed to control the fire. The victims were rescued but later succumbed to smoke inhalation while receiving treatment. Fire service officials suspect the fire originated from an electrical short circuit, causing damage worth 1.5 million BDT.

At a National Citizen Committee event, Sarjis Alam, the chief organizer of the Diaspora Committee, expressed gratitude to Pinaki Bhattacharya, Elias Hossain, and Kanak Sarwar for their contributions. The central committee was formed with 75 representatives from 30 countries across four continents. Alam highlighted the critical role of the diaspora community post-uprising, noting that while media voices were suppressed in Bangladesh, freelance journalists abroad continued to expose the truth.

On February 9, a gas cylinder explosion in Madaripur left three family members critically injured. The victims, Jewel Hawlader, his wife Tania Begum, and their daughter Sohagi Akter, were burned when Tania attempted to light a stove. The explosion, believed to have been caused by a gas leak, resulted in severe injuries. Firefighters rescued the victims and transported them to the district hospital, with Tania later transferred to Dhaka’s burn unit due to her critical condition.

Chief Advisor Mohammad Yunus has directed authorities to swiftly bring those involved in bank looting under the law. During a meeting on ‘Bangladesh’s Economy: Recent Challenges and Future Strategies,’ he also emphasized increasing remittance flow and reopening visa services in countries where they are currently restricted. The central bank has identified 12 oligarchs involved in financial misconduct. Meanwhile, economic advisors claim macroeconomic stability is improving, and efforts are underway to recover laundered money.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive orders have faced multiple legal challenges. On Saturday, a U.S. court blocked restrictions on the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk. Additionally, a federal judge temporarily halted Trump’s order to withhold hundreds of billions of dollars in federal grants and loans. The court also blocked an order revoking birthright citizenship and a decision to send 2,200 USAID employees on unpaid leave. Trump, however, clarified that Prince Harry would not be deported as part of the immigration crackdown.

Bangladesh’s border security forces detained 18 Indian nationals and took legal action against them, while 1,538 Myanmar citizens were apprehended and repatriated in January. Border security operations also led to the seizure of smuggled goods worth approximately 1.62 billion BDT, including gold, silver, diamonds, sarees, cosmetics, rifles, pistols, and ammunition. These details were provided by the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Sunday.

The Bangladesh Post Office has released a commemorative stamp worth 10 BDT, a 10 BDT special envelope, a 5 BDT data card, and a special postmark to commemorate the July popular uprising. The stamp, inaugurated by advisor Mohammad Yunus, highlights the spontaneous participation of women in the uprising. The role of women in the movement is depicted through images, cartoons, and graffiti, which served as a source of inspiration during the protests.

On February 9, Indian security forces killed 31 Maoists in Chhattisgarh, while two policemen lost their lives in the operation. According to an Al Jazeera report, this was the largest operation of the year. The police and paramilitary forces conducted the mission based on intelligence inputs. However, the Maoist rebels have not yet issued any statement. Maoist insurgents have been engaged in an armed struggle against the Indian government since 1967.

Russia has claimed that Ukraine lost 235 soldiers in a single day during clashes with Russian forces. In a statement on Sunday, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that over 140 Ukrainian soldiers were killed in the Battle Group East region, along with a tank and an armored combat aircraft. The ministry further stated that three Ukrainian mechanized, tank, and defense brigades suffered significant losses on other frontlines. Additionally, 95 Ukrainian soldiers and military equipment were lost in another region.

The court has imposed a travel ban on former Agriculture Minister and Awami League leader Abdur Razzaq, his wife Shirin Akhter Banu, and their son Redwan Shahnewaz Sujit. The ban has been issued due to allegations of extortion, tender manipulation, party position trading, nomination business, and various corrupt practices. Meanwhile, the court has also ordered the seizure of the tax records of former Health Minister Zahed Malek, his son Rahat Malek, Naimul Islam Khan, and his wife Nasima Khan, among six individuals. Cases have been filed against them with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), leading to this court directive.