A violent attack in Eidgaon, Cox’s Bazar, has resulted in the death of 55-year-old Habibul Huda, the father of coordinator Saidul Huda. Three other family members sustained injuries during the assault. According to reports, the attack was orchestrated by former chairman of Islamabad Union and Upazila Awami League leader Abdur Razzak. The incident allegedly stemmed from suspicions that Saidul Huda had tipped off the police about Razzak, leading to his arrest. However, law enforcement officials have suggested a different motive, claiming that the murder was linked to a long-standing land dispute. Investigations are ongoing to determine the actual cause of the attack.

On the occasion of the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres shared a video message on X, expressing deep concern over the alarming rise of Islamophobia worldwide. He warned that discriminatory policies are fueling violence and urged everyone to speak out against Islamophobia. He also called for online platforms to take responsibility in preventing hate speech and harassment.

The Kushiyara and Shakha Barak rivers in Nabiganj are facing an existential crisis due to illegal sand extraction, encroachment, and pollution. A syndicate led by Awami League leaders Abdul Matin Achab, Roni, and Dulal has been actively involved in unauthorized sand mining. Following a public uprising, several former BNP representatives and Jubo Dal leaders allegedly provided shelter to these ruling party leaders, allowing them to continue their illegal activities under a new guise. Despite continuous protests against the unlawful extraction of sand from the Kushiyara River, the authorities have remained largely inactive, raising concerns about administrative negligence.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has assured that the United Nations will stand by Bangladesh during this crucial reform period. Speaking at a meeting with the UN Country Team in Bangladesh on Saturday morning, he pledged that the UN is committed to providing as much support as possible to the country during this crisis. He emphasized efforts to draw international attention to the plight of the Rohingya refugees and praised Bangladeshi peacekeepers for their contributions. He also commended Bangladesh's current leadership and stressed the importance of regional UN offices for the organization’s success.

On the third day of his visit, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres inaugurated the UN House in Gulshan, Dhaka. Following the inauguration, he toured the UN office and visited a photography exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh-UN relations. He also formally hoisted the UN flag. Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan was present at the event. Earlier, Guterres attended a meeting between the UN Country Team and the Bangladesh government.

After nine months, SpaceX’s Crew-10 mission has launched to rescue astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore, who have been stranded in space. Elon Musk’s SpaceX has taken charge of the mission, ensuring their safe return to Earth. The mission marks a crucial step in space rescue operations and the future of manned space exploration.

Hamas proposed the release of an American-Israeli dual citizen, but Israel has rejected the offer. According to Hamas, they were willing to free 21-year-old Israeli soldier Edan Alexander, a New Jersey resident. However, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office dismissed the proposal as “manipulation and psychological warfare.” Netanyahu is expected to discuss the situation with his cabinet tomorrow night before deciding on the next course of action.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that visa sanctions have been imposed on Thai officials involved in the forced deportation of 40 Uyghurs to China on February 27. “I have ordered the immediate enforcement of these sanctions,” Rubio stated. He condemned China for its ongoing persecution, torture, and crimes against humanity against the Uyghur minority. He also urged host countries not to deport Uyghurs seeking refuge. Thai authorities had previously detained over 300 Uyghurs who fled China in 2014.

Mahmudur Rahman Manna has emphasized that to unite the nation, national elections must be held first, based on the majority’s will. “If we want to prevent dictatorship, political reforms are necessary. Local elections should not take precedence,” he stated. Manna warned that conducting local government elections first would take at least two years, potentially causing unrest. Expressing deep sorrow over the death of a child in Magura, he condemned the perpetrators and stressed that ensuring safety was the goal of a new Bangladesh.

BNP leader Fakhrul Islam has accused ruling party leader Obaidul Quader of preventing the BNP from organizing Iftar gatherings in Noakhali’s Companyganj for 17 years. He alleged that Quader’s brother, Kader Mirza, used armed forces to enforce this restriction. “Even to hold Islamic sermons, one had to bribe Awami League leaders and the police,” he claimed. Fakhrul further asserted that a new Bangladesh must be free from extortionists, land grabbers, sand thieves, and criminals.

Following the fall of the fascist regime, anti-state conspiracies have been ongoing, allegedly orchestrated by fugitive former Gazipur mayor Jahangir Alam. In an 11-minute and 9-second audio recording, Jahangir is reportedly heard saying, “No external force will organize things for us at home. Our leader is doing his part. You will be informed 24 hours in advance about what needs to be done.” Student leaders leading the resistance claim that the ruling party is a terrorist political group conspiring from abroad to destabilize the country. They urge immediate action to counter these efforts.

The High Court will deliver its verdict on the Abrar Fahad murder case this Sunday. According to the Supreme Court’s website, the bench of Justice AKM Asaduzzaman and Justice Syed Enayet Hossain has set the date for the ruling. Abrar, a second-year student at BUET, was beaten to death by leaders and activists of the student wing of the ruling party on October 7, 2019. In 2021, 20 BUET students were sentenced to death, and five others received life imprisonment for their involvement in the killing.

Maulana ABM Musharraf Hossain, who was forced to leave his position as the Imam of Barishal Collectorate Mosque for praying for Delawar Hossain Sayeedi, has returned after 14 years. On Friday, he led Jumu’ah prayers at the mosque. Musharraf had allegedly been forced to resign by the then-administration on March 14, 2010. Since then, the Imam’s position has remained vacant. As it is not a government position, no legal complications exist. Locals are demanding his full reinstatement. The mosque’s Khatib, Sani Imam Hafiz Abdullah Al Mamun, stated that the divisional commissioner has permitted Maulana Musharraf to continue leading prayers after Ramadan.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Friday that the passports of former Bangladeshi ambassador to Morocco, Mohammad Harun Al Rashid, and his family members have been canceled. The ministry stated that necessary departmental actions will be taken against him due to his activities. Harun has been accused of distorting Bangladesh’s situation and portraying himself on Facebook as a supporter of past fascist regimes. He also labeled himself as a “persecuted diplomat,” “exiled novelist,” and “secularist” to gain sympathy abroad.

Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary Mia Golam Parwar has declared that there will be no room for the rehabilitation of fascists in the country. Speaking at an event, he said, “Ramadan is the month of Badr and Qadr. We must pledge to build a just society. We must collectively move forward in the post-August 5 era to establish a new Bangladesh. The patriotic people must unite like steel to resist all conspiracies against the nation. Ultimately, the only path to true liberation is through a Quranic society.”