Grassroots BNP leaders and activists in Sunamganj have rejected the newly formed Dirai Upazila and municipal committees, staging a protest rally on Monday night. Supporters of former MP Nasir Uddin Chowdhury and BNP Advisory Committee member Tahir Raihan Pavel Chowdhury led the demonstration, protesting the appointment of Amir Ali as convener. Veteran BNP leaders accused the party of sidelining long-standing, dedicated members who have endured hardships for 17 years.

BNP Vice Chairman Abdul Awal Mintu declared that the party is capable of resisting conspiracies against Bangladesh and democratic governance. Criticizing the ruling party, he remarked that despite 17 years of struggle, BNP leaders and activists have faced inhumane persecution for their commitment to free and fair elections. He accused the ruling party of distorting history since 1971 and staging orchestrated public displays.

Chairman of the Labor Reform Commission, Syed Sultan Uddin Ahmed, stated that drivers and helpers should not always be blamed for road accidents. He emphasized that road infrastructure, vehicles, pedestrians, and drivers all contribute to accidents. He also opposed holding drivers responsible or arresting them at accident sites without a proper trial. Labor leader Razequzzaman Ratan added that vehicle owners must take responsibility, as they profit from the operations.

BUET campus witnessed late-night protests after reports emerged that Muntasir Al Zemi, a convicted death row inmate for the brutal murder of BUET student Abrar Fahad, had escaped from his prison's condemned cell. At 11:30 PM on Monday, students marched from the Shaheed Minar to Raju Memorial, demanding Zemi's immediate arrest and execution. Abrar’s brother, Abrar Faiyaz, revealed that they learned of Zemi’s escape during a High Court hearing that day. He accused the authorities of hiding the escape since August 5 and claimed that the government deliberately withheld the information.

Shafiqul Islam Akash, joint convener of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement in Gaibandha, and member secretary Jim were attacked on Monday night by a group of assailants at an industrial and handicrafts fair. Eyewitnesses reported that the two were severely injured and harassed. They are currently receiving medical treatment. Leaders of the student movement have strongly condemned the attack and demanded the immediate arrest of the perpetrators. The Officer-in-Charge of Gaibandha police station assured that an investigation has been initiated.

On National Army Day, BNP will hold prayers and discussions across the country, including Dhaka, in memory of 57 elite BDR officers who were massacred in Pilkhana. The party will also pay respects at the graves of the fallen soldiers and organize discussions. BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi stated on Monday evening that the massacre on February 25, 2009, occurred due to a conspiracy involving the then Sheikh Hasina government and international forces. He added that the investigation report of the massacre has still not been published, and many crucial pieces of evidence were destroyed due to the involvement of the ruling party and foreign entities at the time.

More than 500 egg-laying ducks have reportedly been poisoned and killed at a farm in Tanguar Haor, a Ramsar-listed wetland. The incident took place on a riverine island in Tahirpur. The affected farmer, Sujan Mia, son of Siraj Mia from Mandiyata village, discovered the mass deaths after returning to his farm at noon. Locals reported that Sujan had been guarding the farm overnight and found the ducks dead upon his return. He suspects three individuals from the village, known for poisoning wild migratory birds, might be responsible. However, the Upazila livestock officer stated that he had no prior knowledge of the incident.

The investigation committee probing the recent clash between students and outsiders at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) has been granted additional time. On Monday night, committee head Professor Dr. MMA Hashem stated that, following an urgent syndicate meeting, a four-member committee was formed and tasked with submitting a report within three days. However, due to administrative building lockdowns, the investigation remained incomplete. As a result, the syndicate chairperson approved an additional seven days for the committee to complete its work.

Leaders of the Discrimination Resistance Student Movement, Chittagong branch, have expressed deep concern over the recent incidents of rape and violence against women in the capital and across the country. They demanded that the government take strict action, warning at a press conference that if the situation does not improve within 24 hours, they will launch an unstoppable movement. They emphasized that the mass uprising has taken Bangladesh into a new era and stated their willingness to assist the government in reforming the constitution to build a democratic and discrimination-free society. They reaffirmed their commitment to the overall welfare of the state.

A designated prayer space for female students has been inaugurated at the Dhaka University Teacher-Student Center (TSC), along with the renovation of the men’s prayer area and ablution facilities. Former Dhaka University Chhatra Shibir president Sadik Kayem stated that establishing this prayer space was not an easy task. He alleged that anti-Islamic elements had targeted Muslim female students who supported this noble initiative and harassed them online with various labels. Kayem asserted that there will no longer be room for Islamophobia and harassment at the university. He also pledged that no student should face discrimination due to their religious beliefs.

Jahangirnagar University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Mohammad Kamrul Hasan has expressed concern and condemnation over the physical assault on the Vice-Chancellor of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET). In a press release on Monday, he stated that such an attack is a criminal offense. He pointed out that after the mass uprising, the government set a precedent by appointing eminent academics to universities. He described the assault on these vice-chancellors, who work to uphold and implement the spirit of the uprising, as an attempt to rehabilitate fascists and their allies. He demanded a thorough investigation and exemplary punishment for those responsible.

The coordinator of the Ganaodhikar Parishad, Abu Hanif, has stated that the interim government has failed to meet public expectations. He criticized its inability to maintain law and order, highlighting that those involved in the July massacre are being granted bail. Due to this failure, he believes the Law and Home Affairs advisers should step down. Hanif made these remarks while participating in the July Mancha’s protest on February 18, demanding a ban on the ruling Awami League and its affiliated organizations. He also strongly called for the prosecution and banning of Awami League and its allies involved in the July massacre.

A violent clash between locals and members of the banned extremist group Hizb ut-Tahrir in Pirgachha, Rangpur, left 15 people injured. Police intervened and arrested seven individuals to control the situation. Reports indicate that around 40 members of the group were holding a secret meeting on Monday morning when locals confronted them, leading to an outbreak of violence. In the ensuing chaos, four houses belonging to Hizb ut-Tahrir members were set on fire. Four critically injured individuals have been taken to Rangpur Medical College, while two others, including an eight-month-pregnant woman, are in police custody.

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a crackdown on hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrant children who entered the country without their parents. Reuters described this as an expansion of the deportation drive. The operation, which began on January 27, will be carried out in four phases, though the implementation timeline remains unclear. In recent years, over 10,000 children have been ordered deported, with 31,000 removed solely for missing court appearances. During Trump’s first term, migrant children were separated from their parents at the border, leading to over 1,000 children becoming permanently displaced. This policy was later abandoned amid widespread criticism.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chapter has announced a province-wide strike on February 25 to protest the delays in resolving cases against former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Protests will take place in every district, with the central demonstration planned for Peshawar. PTI leaders are mobilizing supporters across the province, aiming to intensify pressure on the authorities.