Three young men lost their lives in a motorcycle accident on their way home after attending Saraswati Puja in Feni. The victims have been identified as Daibu Vaishnav (22), Antar Ghosh (20), and Sourav Goswami (22). The accident occurred around 8:30 PM on the Feni-Noakhali regional highway. Their motorcycle, moving at high speed, lost control while overtaking a truck and crashed into the trunk of a tree. Two of them died on the spot, while the third succumbed to his injuries after being taken to the district hospital. According to a sub-inspector of the Feni Highway Police Station, reckless speed was the main cause of the accident.

Ten Bangladeshis from Rajair upazila in Madaripur have been confirmed dead in a tragic boat capsizing in the Mediterranean while attempting to reach Italy illegally. Four more remain missing. On January 30, the Bangladeshi embassy in Libya reported the recovery of several bodies from the shores of Brega. Families of the victims are demanding punishment for human traffickers responsible for the tragedy. According to one survivor, he paid Tk 2.8 million to traffickers, who failed to ensure their safe journey. The mastermind behind the trafficking ring has been identified as Monir Howlader and Rafique from Bhanga upazila. The local administration has promised to arrange the repatriation of the bodies.

U.S. President Donald Trump has temporarily backed off from imposing a 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods after both countries pledged to enhance border security and combat drug trafficking. Trump stated that Canada has assured the U.S. of securing its northern border, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has allocated $1.3 billion for border security. Previously, the Mexican president also confirmed reaching an agreement with the U.S.

Following the mass uprising on August 5, many Awami League leaders and government officials fled the country. Some are now appearing in public again. Former State Minister for Shipping and Awami League Organizing Secretary Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury was recently seen in London, attending an Awami League gathering. During the event, party members demanded the withdrawal of cases against them and the resignation of Yunus Sarkar’s government. The UK Awami League also launched a month-long leaflet distribution campaign. Other attendees included UK Awami Jubo League Joint Secretary Jamal Khan, former minister and Awami League Presidium member Abdur Rahman, former state minister Shafiqul Rahman, and former MP Habibur Rahman.

A court has granted a three-day remand for former Public Administration Minister Farhad Hossain and his brother Sarfaraz Hossain in cases related to the anti-discrimination student movement and the murder of Jamaat leader Abdur Jabbar. Another two-day remand has been approved for his brother-in-law in a separate case. Police had sought five days of remand. As the former minister was being taken to the courtroom, protesters from the anti-discrimination student movement and BNP activists threw eggs at him while chanting slogans.

According to Hindustan Times, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet U.S. President Donald Trump on February 13. Modi will arrive in Washington on February 12 and meet American corporate leaders and representatives of various Indian communities. Last week, Trump mentioned that Modi was coming for a meeting with him. Trump is focused on selling U.S. defense equipment to India and ensuring a fair trade relationship. In the 2023-24 fiscal year, trade between the two countries exceeded $118 billion.

Out of 50,000 foreign nationals living illegally in Bangladesh, 15,618 have left the country as of January after being ordered to leave. However, 33,648 remain illegally. A 11-member task force, led by an additional secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, has been formed to decide on further actions. Earlier, on December 8, the ministry instructed authorities to take legal actions against illegal foreigners. According to the Special Branch of Police, 27,000 Indians and 10,000 Chinese nationals have overstayed their visas and need to pay fines to renew them.

Police have arrested Abdul Latif Master, vice president of Awami League’s Dighinala unit in Khagrachhari and a high school headteacher, while he was trying to flee after punching someone. The incident followed an argument over a local issue. Multiple cases are already filed against him in Dighinala and Khagrachhari Sadar police stations, and another case is being prepared for this assault.

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has published a report alleging that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, retired Major General Tariq Ahmed, Major Ziaul Ahsan, and senior police officials oversaw enforced disappearances. Earlier, a national investigation commission reported that 3,500 disappearances took place under Sheikh Hasina’s government. Victims were allegedly subjected to conditions worse than death, according to their lawyers. The report also recommends disbanding the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), in line with the commission’s suggestions. It has been reported that RAB chief AKM Shahidur Rahman has agreed to this decision. The report further emphasizes that security forces should adhere to international standards in exercising their authority.

Shafiqul Alam, Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, has accused the Awami League’s trolling squad of targeting his family after he posted a picture of Sheikh Hasina’s image on a dustbin at the book fair. Alam condemned the incident, calling it disgraceful. He also criticized the group for spreading pornographic images by altering pictures of young girls. He expressed concerns over the character and actions of the team and questioned the taste and morality of those involved, including Sheikh Hasina.

Three motorcyclists tragically lost their lives in an accident on the Feni-Noakhali regional highway. The incident occurred at Beker Bazar, Daangonbhunja, when the motorcycle lost control due to excessive speed. Two riders died at the scene, and one succumbed to injuries at the hospital. The victims, initially identified as residents of Bashurhat in Noakhali, were traveling from Noakhali to Daangonbhunja when the accident took place. Local authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.

Rebel fighters led by the National Liberation Army (KNLA) have captured a key military base in Myanmar’s Mon State, killing several junta soldiers in the process. The People’s Defense Force (PDF), Bamar People’s Liberation Army (BPLA), and Force for Federal Democracy (FFD) participated in the operation. The capture followed intense fighting over a month, despite challenges from junta airstrikes. 29 junta soldiers were arrested, and one KNLA fighter and one FFD soldier lost their lives during the battle.

Shafiqul Alam, the press secretary to the Chief Adviser, warned against the distribution of leaflets by Awami League supporters, stating that those involved would face arrest. He condemned the activities as threats to law and order. The government is monitoring online rumors and has taken action against individuals involved in spreading misinformation. Alam emphasized the government’s commitment to handling such incidents, including addressing the issue of human trafficking and ensuring accountability for wrongdoings.

Students of Titumir College have withdrawn their protest following an assurance from the government to take action on the Titumir University issue within the next 7 days. The decision came on the night of February 3, in the presence of Nuruzzaman, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Education, and Professor Shipra Rani Mondal, Principal of Government Titumir College. During the meeting, the principal offered packaged mango juice to a fasting student as a gesture of goodwill.

The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council accused the country of witnessing 23 deaths in communal violence in the past four and a half months. However, the interim government, quoting the Police Headquarters, dismissed these claims. The government clarified that the police had investigated 22 incidents, with only a few related to theft and robbery. Two deaths were due to suicide and drowning. The interim government urged responsible reporting, warning that misleading information could harm communal harmony.