The women’s wing of Jamaat-e-Islami has announced a human chain protest in Dhaka to denounce the growing incidents of violence against women and children across the country. The event is scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. in front of the National Press Club. The announcement was made by Nazmun Nahar Nilu, the central publicity and media secretary of the Jamaat-e-Islami women’s division. According to the statement, the demonstration aims to draw attention to the increasing number of abuse cases and to urge the authorities to strengthen law enforcement efforts to improve public safety. Central and metropolitan leaders of the party are expected to attend the event. The initiative reflects the organization’s attempt to highlight social and security concerns affecting women and children, while pressing for administrative action to address these issues.

State Minister for Fisheries, Livestock, Agriculture, and Food Sultan Salahuddin Tuku stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Deshnayak Tarique Rahman, the BNP government is working with utmost sincerity for the welfare of the people. He made the remarks on Friday at the Tangail Press Club’s VIP auditorium during an introduction meeting and iftar event for the newly elected executive committee. The minister said the government maintains a liberal and positive stance on press freedom, ensuring no interference in journalistic activities. He emphasized that journalists can perform their professional duties freely and impartially. Highlighting the importance of responsible journalism, he noted that constructive media engagement is vital for national development, democratic values, and social order. Tuku also announced that the BNP government has waived agricultural loans up to 10,000 taka, including interest, for marginal farmers, describing it as a landmark decision expected to provide immediate financial relief. The event was attended by local officials, journalists, and political leaders.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain Bakul announced that doctors in Bangladesh will be posted according to their preferred locations to make healthcare management smoother and uninterrupted. He emphasized that civil surgeons must not remain confined to their offices but should conduct field visits. The minister also directed that all healthcare staff, including doctors, must attend their workplaces on time. Vacant positions in the health sector will be filled promptly where needed. Speaking to journalists after a meeting with government officials in Monohardi upazila of Narsingdi on Friday, February 27, the minister added that community clinics will be made fully functional with adequate manpower so that mothers can receive primary healthcare services locally. Hospitals lacking sufficient staff and equipment will also be reactivated through new initiatives. The minister’s remarks reflect a focus on decentralizing healthcare services and improving accessibility through better staffing and operational efficiency across the country.

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.

India has issued a strong condemnation of Pakistan’s recent airstrikes in Afghanistan. On Friday, February 27, 2026, Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India denounces Pakistan’s actions on Afghan soil. In a post on social media platform X, he said the attacks, carried out during the holy month of Ramadan, caused the deaths of many civilians, including women and children. Reaffirming India’s stance on Afghanistan’s territorial integrity, Jaiswal accused Pakistan of shifting blame for its internal problems onto other countries. He described the airstrikes as part of that pattern and reiterated India’s unwavering support for Afghanistan’s sovereignty, independence, and regional integrity. According to the report, the strikes followed overnight attacks on Pakistani soldiers in several areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. In response, Pakistan launched air operations targeting Kabul and other parts of Afghanistan.

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.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has expressed deep concern over the escalating conflict along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border. In a post on social media platform X, he called on both sides to exercise maximum restraint and to immediately halt all military operations. Anwar emphasized that Pakistan’s legitimate security concerns must be addressed while also respecting Afghanistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. He stated that these two principles are not contradictory and can be reconciled through dialogue. His remarks have been viewed as a diplomatic appeal for regional stability amid the ongoing tensions. The statement comes as regional actors continue to monitor the situation closely, with calls for diplomatic engagement to prevent further escalation.

The world's largest US aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, has arrived off the coast of Israel as regional tensions rise over fears of a possible attack on Iran. Israel's Channel 12 reported the development on Friday, though the US military has not yet issued an official statement. The Anadolu Agency also confirmed the report. According to the report, twenty US refueling aircraft landed in Israel on Thursday night. The Israeli Broadcasting Authority said four KC-46A Pegasus refueling planes arrived at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv. These moves are being viewed as part of a broader effort by the United States to strengthen its military presence in the Middle East amid growing concerns about potential conflict with Iran. Analysts described the deployment as significant in light of the recent regional tensions, suggesting it underscores Washington's heightened readiness in the area.

Al-Azhar University celebrated its 1086th founding anniversary on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, with a grand ceremony held at its main mosque in Cairo. The event highlighted the institution’s long-standing role as a symbol of Islamic scholarship, worship, and civilization. Egypt’s Grand Mufti, Professor Dr. Nazir Ayyad, emphasized that Al-Azhar was built on the strength of knowledge rather than political power, grounded firmly in the Quran and Sunnah. University President Professor Dr. Salama Juma Daud described Al-Azhar’s scholars as vast oceans of knowledge who enriched generations with their encyclopedic wisdom. Historical accounts note that construction of Al-Azhar began soon after the founding of Cairo under Fatimid Caliph Al-Muizz li-Dinillah in 969 CE. The mosque was completed in 27 months, and the first congregational prayer was held on June 21, 972 CE. In 1172 CE, Sultan Salahuddin Al-Ayyubi transformed Al-Azhar into a central Sunni institution representing the four schools of Islamic jurisprudence, shaping its evolution into a global hub of Sunni scholarship.

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.