Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to dismiss Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar on Sunday night. Bar still has 18 months left in his tenure and is currently leading the ‘Qatargate’ corruption investigation, where several of Netanyahu’s top aides are accused of receiving funds from Qatar. It remains uncertain whether Netanyahu can legally dismiss him, as Israel’s Attorney General or the Supreme Court may rule that removing Bar during the investigation constitutes a conflict of interest.

At least 14 Palestinians were killed in fresh Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, with many others injured. Despite ongoing ceasefire negotiations, Israel continues to attack Gaza almost daily. Additionally, 15 more bodies were recovered from the rubble. Gaza’s health ministry reported that the death toll has now surpassed 48,570 in the besieged region.

Workers of Lumen Textile in Telipara, Gazipur, blocked the highway on Monday, protesting the delayed payment of their February salaries. This caused a massive traffic jam on the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway. Meanwhile, in Tongi, workers demonstrated after two garment factories were shut down. The military intervened to clear the roads and restore traffic. Workers complained that salary payments are often delayed, and although wages were due on Sunday, they were not paid.

Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abdullah Al-Mamun has been named a co-defendant alongside Sheikh Hasina in a tribunal case for alleged crimes against humanity in suppressing a mass uprising. Mohammad Tajul Islam stated that student Shaikh Asahabul Yamin was killed during the protests in Savar. The tribunal has ordered three accused to be presented in court. He further added that Hasina was initially the sole defendant, but now Abdullah Al-Mamun has been included, and an arrest warrant has been issued against him.

Police conducted a raid at the residence of former Additional Attorney General Mehedi Hasan Chowdhury in Cumilla. The search, led by a magistrate, found nothing except furniture. Local sources reported that a magistrate arrived at the house with several police vehicles before Iftar. As the main gate was locked, Executive Magistrate Shahin Akhter Shipa supervised police entry. Officers searched the second floor, breaking into a cupboard, but no illegal items were found.

Metro rail employees announced a strike after four DMTC workers were allegedly assaulted by MRT police officers. On Sunday night, they presented six demands, stating they would not operate the metro until their demands were met. However, authorities decided to keep the service running to minimize passenger inconvenience. With ticket counters empty, passengers are traveling without tickets. The workers' demands include justice for the assaulted employees, forming their own armed security force, abolishing the MRT police, ensuring 100% security, and restricting access to paid zones to only authorized personnel.

Since launching the Masam Project in 2018, Saudi Arabia has cleared more than 484,000 landmines and explosive devices from Yemen. According to project director Osama Al-Gosaibi, the removed explosives include 323,793 unexploded ordnance, 146,207 anti-tank mines, 8,200 improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and 6,749 anti-personnel mines. The project is focused on clearing deadly explosives planted by Houthi rebels across various regions in Yemen.

US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard has arrived in India for an official visit. She is scheduled to attend a high-level meeting on Sunday, joined by intelligence chiefs from Australia, Germany, New Zealand, and several other countries. During her trip, she will also hold discussions with India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Indian intelligence officials are expected to brief Gabbard on the situations in Bangladesh and Pakistan. In response to continuous Indian propaganda, Bangladesh’s interim government has stated that India and its media are engaged in a misleading narrative that does not reflect reality.

Hefazat-e-Islam has strongly condemned the attacks on minority Muslims in India during the Holi festival by Hindu extremists. Hefazat leaders accused the Modi government of covering numerous mosques with tarpaulin, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, where over a thousand innocent Muslims were arbitrarily arrested under the guise of “peacekeeping.” Reports indicate that fasting Muslims were attacked wherever they were found, and a mosque-goer was beaten to death by Hindu mobs for refusing to participate in Holi celebrations in front of police officials. The organization criticized India for spreading false propaganda about minority rights in Bangladesh while failing to ensure the safety of its own Muslim population. Hefazat leaders warned that if India continues to neglect the security and religious freedom of its Muslim citizens, the country will face inevitable disintegration.

Thirty-six suspects accused of attacking a mass uprising have been granted anticipatory bail by the High Court in four cases filed under the Explosives Act. On Sunday, a division bench comprising Justice Abu Taher Md. Saifur Rahman and Justice Mohammad Shawkat Ali Chowdhury granted interim bail for eight weeks and instructed the suspects to surrender before the District Judge in Sylhet. The cases were filed on August 4 in Zakiganj, accusing the suspects of orchestrating attacks during the uprising. Following the filing of these cases, the 36 accused individuals sought bail from the High Court.

LDP President Colonel (Retd.) Oli Ahmad has called for Bangladesh to be free from ‘Indian agents’ and external influence. Urging the interim government to take a firm stand, he claimed that India’s influence still exists in various sectors. He questioned why passports do not state ‘Except India’ when India is refusing visas to Bangladeshis. He also suggested building large hospitals in Bangladesh with China’s support to reduce dependence on India for medical treatment.

A man impersonating a Colonel to commit fraud has been arrested in Savar. AKM Aminur Rahman was caught near Pakiza Garments on Saturday night, along with a private car and military gear, including uniforms, badges, and a walkie-talkie. Police stated that he had scammed people out of large sums of money by falsely promising to influence cases and official appointments.

The Chief Adviser’s Office has strongly condemned the recent remarks by Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md. Sajjat Ali, who suggested avoiding the term ‘rape.’ In a statement, the office emphasized that rape should always be called by its proper name, whether committed against an 8-year-old child or an 80-year-old woman. The interim government reiterated its commitment to taking strict action against all forms of violence and ensuring justice for victims.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) arrested two Indian nationals for illegally crossing into Bangladesh through Cumilla’s Burichang border. Acting on a tip-off, BGB detained Sanjit Deb Barma (30) and Bimal Deb Barma (23) from an area 400 yards inside Bangladesh. The detainees admitted to entering the country without passports.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has confirmed that Bangladesh Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmud Khan, departed for the United States on Saturday for an official visit. He is scheduled to attend meetings on March 17-18 to discuss Bangladesh’s peacekeeping contributions and coordination with the United Nations. His visit aims to enhance Bangladesh Air Force’s future involvement in UN peacekeeping operations.