A Dhaka court has issued an order prohibiting retired Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Bangladesh Police Sheikh Nazmul Alam from leaving the country. The order was passed on Tuesday by Judge Md Sabbir Foyez of the Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge’s Court following a petition from the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Court bench assistant Md Riaz Hossain confirmed the matter. According to the ACC’s petition, a significant investigation is underway against Sheikh Nazmul Alam concerning allegations of corruption and illegal accumulation of wealth. Reliable sources indicated that he was attempting to leave the country, prompting the ACC to seek a travel ban to ensure an unhindered investigation. The court’s decision aims to facilitate the ongoing inquiry by preventing any potential obstruction that could arise if the accused were to leave Bangladesh during the investigation process.

An article published on February 24, 2026, highlights that excessive or unplanned holidays in educational institutions significantly disrupt students’ learning continuity and academic progress. The report explains that while periodic breaks are necessary for rest, frequent or extended closures caused by administrative decisions, political events, weather disruptions, or social factors can slow curriculum completion, reduce teaching efficiency, and weaken exam preparation. The analysis notes that such interruptions create knowledge gaps, force teachers to spend valuable time reviewing old lessons, and increase stress among students who must rush through condensed material. It also points out that students from disadvantaged backgrounds suffer more due to limited access to supplementary learning resources during breaks. Administratively, unplanned holidays compel schools to make ad hoc adjustments such as rescheduling exams or shortening lessons, which can compromise teaching quality. The article concludes that repeated disruptions may have lasting effects on students’ motivation, discipline, and long-term academic and professional outcomes. It calls for careful planning of holiday schedules and strategic interventions, including digital learning support, to maintain consistent, high-quality education.

The government has appointed Md Ali Hossain Fakir, currently the head of the Armed Police Battalion (APBn) and an Additional Inspector General of Police, as the new Inspector General of Police (IGP). The appointment was announced on Tuesday through a notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Md Ali Hossain Fakir is a member of the 15th batch of the Bangladesh Civil Service (Police) cadre. His ancestral home is in Bagerhat district. The official circular confirmed his promotion and new assignment as the country’s top police officer. The announcement marks a key leadership change within the Bangladesh Police, as the government continues its process of senior-level appointments in the law enforcement sector.

United States Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Paul Kapur is scheduled to visit Dhaka in early March for a two-day official trip. This will be the first high-level bilateral visit from the Donald Trump administration following Bangladesh’s 13th national parliamentary election, held on February 12. The election was described as peaceful, free, and fair, marking a significant moment for Bangladesh’s democratic process. Ahead of the visit, US Ambassador Brent Christensen met with Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman in Dhaka, where Kapur’s upcoming trip was a key topic of discussion. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that both sides emphasized mutual respect, shared democratic values, and a commitment to peace and development as the foundation of their long-standing partnership. They reviewed cooperation in trade, investment, defense, security, development, migration, and people-to-people exchanges. Discussions also covered the Rohingya crisis, with Bangladesh expressing gratitude for continued US humanitarian support and seeking sustained political assistance for the safe and sustainable repatriation of displaced Rohingya to Myanmar. Both sides expressed optimism about elevating bilateral relations through expanding cooperation across all sectors.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has distributed responsibilities among his ten advisers who hold the rank of ministers and state ministers. The Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Gani issued a gazette notification on Tuesday, under the order of the President, confirming the allocation of duties. Among the five advisers with ministerial rank, three have been appointed as political advisers—Mirza Abbas Uddin Ahmed, Nazrul Islam Khan, and Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed. Md. Ismail Zabiyullah has been assigned to the Ministry of Public Administration, while Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir will oversee the Ministry of Finance. Advisers with the rank of state minister include Humayun Kabir, who will handle the Foreign, Disaster Management and Relief, and Civil Aviation and Tourism ministries; Brigadier General (Retd.) Shamsul Islam for the Defence Ministry; Zahed Ur Rahman for Policy and Strategy; Mahdi Amin for Education, Primary and Mass Education, Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment, and Labour and Employment; and Rehan Asif Asad for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, and Science and Technology. The gazette formalizes the distribution of responsibilities among the advisers, marking a key step in organizing the Prime Minister’s advisory structure.

July Oikya has strongly condemned and protested what it described as misleading references to its organization in a recent interview of President Md. Shahabuddin published by the newspaper Kaler Kantho on February 23, 2026. Although the printed interview did not directly name July Oikya, a related video posted the same day on Kaler Kantho’s official Facebook page explicitly mentioned the group. In a statement sent to the media on Tuesday, July Oikya said the president’s remarks appeared to associate the organization with a ‘mob,’ which it called contrary to reality. The group stated that since its formation on May 6, 2025, its activities have been limited to seeking justice for the 2024 killings, demanding a ban on the Awami League, and organizing July-related programs. July Oikya accused Kaler Kantho of publishing the president’s comments without proper context, thereby misrepresenting the organization. It demanded that all misleading reports and videos be withdrawn and an apology issued. The statement further requested an official clarification from the president and drew the attention of the Bangabhaban Press Wing, expressing hope that the matter would be resolved with mutual respect and transparency.

A Narail court has ordered six suspects arrested in connection with a quadruple murder to be sent to jail. The decision came on Tuesday afternoon when the accused were produced before Senior Judicial Magistrate Md. Maruf Hasan at the Narail Sadar Amli Court. The arrests followed a violent incident early on February 23 in Barokula village under Shingasholpur Union, where four people, including a father and son, were killed amid a dispute over local dominance. According to police, law enforcement agencies including RAB, the Detective Branch, and local police conducted operations in and around the crime scene, detaining six individuals. The arrested are Sadar Molya, Lajuk Sikder, Jasim Molya, Roni Sikder, Halim Fakir, and Tufan Molya. Police confirmed that investigations into their alleged involvement are ongoing. The killings have drawn attention in Narail, with authorities maintaining heightened vigilance in the area as the investigation continues.

Students of Dhaka University staged a sit-in protest in front of Shahbagh Police Station on Tuesday afternoon, condemning an alleged police assault on Naimuddin, a student of the university’s anthropology department. The demonstration, which began at 1 p.m., drew over a hundred students from various departments. They demanded the removal of Dhaka Metropolitan Police Ramna Zone Deputy Commissioner Masud Alam and exemplary punishment for those involved. According to the protesters, the incident occurred Monday night during an anti-drug operation at Suhrawardy Udyan, where police allegedly attacked university students and journalists, injuring two reporters who were later treated at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Students accused the police of unprofessional behavior, describing the operation as a “drama” and criticizing what they called “celebrity policing” by broadcasting raids live on social media. They also alleged previous incidents of police abuse at Shahbagh Police Station. The students presented three demands: an immediate end to all forms of harassing policing, a formal investigation into the assault, and assurance of student safety and human rights. They also called for disciplinary action against all officers involved and an unconditional apology from DC Masud Alam.

Bangladesh Railway has announced the schedule for advance ticket sales ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr to ensure a comfortable journey for homebound passengers. According to a railway notice issued on Tuesday, online advance ticket sales will begin on March 3, with all seats available exclusively through online purchase. Return ticket sales will start on March 23. The authority also confirmed that tickets will be sold in two phases based on regional routes. Tickets for intercity trains operating in the western region will be available each morning from 8:00 a.m., while tickets for eastern region trains will be released daily at 2:00 p.m. To accommodate the increased travel demand during the holiday, Bangladesh Railway will add 20 special trains, comprising five pairs of services. The initiative aims to ease passenger pressure and improve convenience during one of the busiest travel periods of the year, continuing the practice of full online ticketing introduced in previous Eid seasons.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained three members of Myanmar’s armed group Arakan Army while they were attempting to illegally enter Bangladesh through the Naikhongchhari border in Bandarban. The arrest took place on Monday evening in the Amtali border area of Ghumdhum Union’s Ward No. 8. BGB personnel recovered Myanmar currency from the detainees and later handed them over to Naikhongchhari Police Station for legal action. According to police and local administration sources, the three individuals were intercepted after raising suspicion during their attempted entry. Upon questioning, they identified themselves as members of the Arakan Army. Naikhongchhari Police Station Officer-in-Charge Abdul Baten Mridha confirmed that legal proceedings are underway. Lieutenant Colonel S M Khairul Alam, commanding officer of the 34 BGB Battalion in Cox’s Bazar, said the detainees were transferred to the relevant authorities following standard procedures. Local administration officials stated that law enforcement agencies are handling the matter in accordance with legal protocols. BGB has intensified patrols and surveillance along the Naikhongchhari border to prevent illegal crossings and drug trafficking.

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that countries delaying trade agreements with the United States could face higher tariffs, following a Supreme Court ruling that suspended his administration’s global duties. The court ruled that the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorize the president to impose import taxes. In response, Trump announced new global tariffs of 10 percent, later raised to 15 percent, set to take effect Tuesday under a different legal provision allowing temporary tariffs for 150 days without congressional approval. The European Union said it would delay ratifying a summer trade deal, while India postponed scheduled talks. The United Kingdom sought clarification on whether its agreement would remain exempt from the new 15 percent tariff. British Trade Secretary Peter Kyle acknowledged the uncertainty, and European Parliament trade chair Bernd Lange said the situation had become more unpredictable. The White House maintained that the ruling did not alter its trade policy, with U.S. Trade Representative Jamison Greer stating that only the legal tools had changed. The new tariffs are due to expire after 150 days unless extended by Congress. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer warned his party would oppose any effort to increase tariffs. U.S. stock prices fell about 1 percent Monday amid growing market uncertainty.

Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, Tesla, and X, announced that SpaceX is redirecting its focus from building a city on Mars to constructing a self-sustaining city on the Moon. In a recent post on X, he said the lunar city could be established in less than ten years, using lunar resources to gradually build and expand a permanent human settlement. Musk explained that frequent launches to the Moon, possible every ten days, would make the project faster than Mars colonization, which requires favorable planetary alignment every 26 months. Experts described the plan as ambitious but not science fiction. Dr. Sangwoo Lim of the University of Surrey said producing oxygen, water, and construction materials from lunar soil is theoretically feasible, though challenges include extreme temperatures, dust, low gravity, and limited energy. MIT professor and former NASA astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman added that successful lunar landers by SpaceX and Blue Origin could enable logistics for a lunar base soon, with lessons applicable to future Mars missions. The announcement coincides with growing U.S.-China competition over lunar exploration and Musk’s restructuring of SpaceX, including its acquisition of AI firm xAI and plans for a potential IPO.

Social Welfare Minister Dr. A Z M Zahid Hossain announced that the Family Card distribution program will begin simultaneously in 14 upazilas on March 10, with Prime Minister Tareq Rahman inaugurating the initiative. The program will later be expanded across the entire country. The announcement came after a meeting of the Finance Ministry’s subcommittee on the Family Card, held at the Secretariat in Dhaka under the Prime Minister’s chairmanship. According to the minister, the Family Card will provide monthly financial assistance of 2,500 taka to three groups: the ultra-poor, poor, and lower-income families. He said the initiative aims to promote women’s empowerment and economic self-reliance. The minister emphasized that no political figures will be involved in the card distribution process. He added that government officials in each upazila will form teams to manage the program. The selection process will include verification and two rounds of rechecking by a final committee before the cards are distributed.

The National Citizens Party (NCP) has called an emergency press conference to address the local government elections and the overall situation in the country. According to a message from the party’s media cell on Tuesday afternoon, the briefing will be held at 7 p.m. at the party’s temporary office. Party spokesperson Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan will speak at the event. The announcement also stated that the chairman of the local government election management committee, Md. Sarjis Alam, and the committee’s member secretary and Member of Parliament Abdul Hannan Masud will be present at the press conference. The NCP did not disclose further details about the agenda or expected statements. The briefing comes amid ongoing discussions about the country’s political and electoral environment, with the NCP indicating that it will address both the election process and broader national issues during the session.

A military helicopter belonging to Iran’s army crashed into a fruit market in the central province of Isfahan on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of four people, according to state media reports. The incident occurred in the city of Dorche, where the aircraft caught fire after impact. Among the victims were the pilot, co-pilot, and two local businessmen. Emergency services arrived promptly at the scene and managed to bring the fire under control. The report added that this accident follows another aviation incident last week, when an American-made F-4 Phantom fighter jet of Iran’s regular air force crashed in the western province of Hamadan, killing one pilot. The two consecutive crashes have drawn attention to recent safety issues involving Iran’s military aircraft fleet. Authorities have not yet released further details about the cause of the helicopter crash or the condition of the crash site beyond the initial response.