A young man named Kazi Nizam was hacked to death in Bagerhat following a dispute over a Facebook post. He succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday morning. Police have arrested three suspects and confirmed that the incident was linked to an online dispute.

DB police have arrested former Sherpur District Chhatra League General Secretary Nazmul Islam Samrat (38) in connection with six cases, including the deaths of three students during last year’s uprising. Authorities have sought a 10-day remand for questioning.

BNP has appointed former Jessore BNP convenor Nargis Begum as Vice-Chairperson and Executive Committee member Haji Aminur Rashid Yasin as the Chairperson’s Adviser. The appointments were announced in a statement signed by BNP’s Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi.

BNP leader Aminul Haque accused elements within state institutions and media of conspiring to destabilize Bangladesh with foreign backing. He warned against allowing the interim government to fail and urged authorities to hold swift elections to restore stability.

Legal Adviser Asif Nazrul announced that a draft amendment to the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act has been prepared to halve the duration of rape case investigations and trials. Under the proposed law, the investigation period will be reduced from 30 to 15 days, and trials must conclude within 90 days instead of 180. Judges will be able to proceed with trials based solely on medical certificates if necessary, even without DNA reports.

Student protesters at Raju Memorial Sculpture have been staging a sit-in for 28 consecutive days, demanding a ban on Awami League and its allied parties. Activities include mass signature campaigns, anti-fascist awareness drives, and community Iftar gatherings. Protesters later joined a Shahbagh demonstration organized by ‘Inquilab Mancha,’ which has called for the arrest of pro-government activist Lucky Akter and justice for the Shapla and Pilkhana massacres.

Jubo League leader Akram Hossain (52), accused in the murder case of Jubo Dal leader and protest martyr Abu Raihan Rahim (29), has been arrested. The incident occurred on August 4 last year during an attack on Dupchanchia police station amid anti-government protests. Rahim, also a member of the Construction Workers’ Union, was shot while attempting to seize a firearm from the police. He succumbed to his injuries on August 9 at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases in Dhaka.

The Brick Kiln Owners’ Association has announced a 15-day suspension of brick sales nationwide from March 25 if their seven-point demands are not met. This move could leave nearly 5 million workers, including 1 million women, unemployed and cause significant financial losses for 14,000 brick kiln owners. Association President Firoz Haider Khan warned that banks may face difficulties recovering loans worth $800 million if operations are halted.

At least 11 people, including three Jamaat members, were injured in a factional clash between two BNP groups in Shyamnagar. The conflict arose from a long-standing rivalry between Akhtar Farooq and Azizul Sardar over local influence. The situation escalated when Azizul’s supporters locked the BNP office after labeling some of Akhtar’s followers as drug addicts. In retaliation, Akhtar Farooq and his supporters attacked Azizul’s group in the evening.

Gambian Foreign Minister Mamadou Tangara met with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus to discuss the ongoing genocide case against Myanmar. Tangara reaffirmed Gambia's commitment to the case, stating that the Gambian President fully supports it. The Chief Adviser emphasized Bangladesh’s interest in the case’s success and sought international support. Tangara acknowledged that diplomatic efforts could help Rohingyas secure a dignified future.

Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam stated that the government is making every diplomatic effort to ensure the dignified and voluntary repatriation of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar. He mentioned that the UN is organizing a major conference on the Rohingya crisis and that humanitarian aid for Rohingyas has significantly declined. He emphasized the urgent need for nutritional assistance, requiring around $15 million per month in international aid.

Union Chhatra Dal president Shaon Kabi Riza (25) has been arrested and sent to court after a video of him arguing with the police went viral. In the video, he told officers, "If you want to take me to the police station, ask the OC to come himself." Following the video's circulation, the Chhatra Dal central committee expelled him. SI Khokon stated that Riza misbehaved with him and attempted to snatch his mobile phone. The OC confirmed that Riza was arrested for assaulting a driver.

China’s Foreign Ministry has announced that Beijing will host a trilateral meeting on Iran’s nuclear issue on March 14. Deputy Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu will lead the discussions, with Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov and Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi participating. The meeting aims to exchange views on Iran’s nuclear program and other mutual interests. Recently, Iran, Russia, and China conducted a joint naval drill near Iran’s Chabahar Port in the southeast.

Greenland’s right-wing opposition parties have won the general elections, a race that gained international attention due to Donald Trump’s past interest in acquiring the territory. With 90% of votes counted, election officials confirmed that the Democrats, who support gradual autonomy, secured 30% of the vote. The Naleraq party, which advocates for complete independence from Denmark and closer ties with the U.S., came in second with 25%. Meanwhile, the ruling Inuit Ataqatigiit, which supports full independence, finished third with 21% of the vote.

Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Mazumdar confirmed that Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus and UN Secretary-General António Guterres will join 100,000 Rohingya refugees for an Iftar meal in Cox’s Bazar this Friday. The meal will include traditional items such as chickpeas, puffed rice, onion fritters, jilapi, beguni, morichya, and sharbat. The UN Secretary-General is visiting Bangladesh on a four-day tour, following an official invitation handed over by envoy Khalilur Rahman in New York on February 7.