A court has granted a five-day remand for former state minister Enamur Rahman in connection with the murder of Shahid Kaiyum, a Comilla University student, during the July uprising in Savar. According to the case details, Kaiyum was shot dead at the Savar bus terminal on August 5. His mother later filed a case seeking justice. Meanwhile, Awami League figures Dhirendra Debnath Shambhu, Salman F Rahman, and Abdullah Al Mamun have been arrested in connection with a separate murder case in Ashulia.

Ferry operations on the Daulatdia-Paturia route resumed after a 2.5-hour disruption due to heavy fog. On Wednesday morning at around 8 AM, authorities restored ferry movement after visibility improved. Earlier, dense fog had severely impacted navigation, leading to a full suspension of services at 5:40 AM out of safety concerns. During the suspension, six ferries remained anchored at the Daulatdia terminal.

Hamas has reaffirmed its commitment to the Gaza ceasefire agreement but holds Israel responsible for any delays or complications. Following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s renewed threats of war, Hamas released a statement accusing Israel of failing to uphold the terms of the ceasefire. Previously, Hamas warned that Israeli violations of the truce had reached a point where further negotiations were impossible. As a result, the militant group has indefinitely suspended the exchange of Israeli hostages. Hamas clarified that prisoner exchanges would resume only if Israel honors its commitments under the agreement.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened to resume military operations in Gaza if hostages are not released by February 15. The warning comes after Hamas indefinitely suspended hostage exchanges, accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement. According to Al Jazeera, Netanyahu stated that Israeli forces would continue fighting until Hamas is completely defeated. The ceasefire, which took effect on January 19, was disrupted by Israel’s alleged violations, prompting Hamas to halt the exchange process. In response, Netanyahu issued an ultimatum, making it clear that military action will resume if no progress is made on hostage releases.

A standoff has emerged between female footballers and the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) over disciplinary issues related to the prestigious Ekushey Padak event. An internal BFF inquiry has accused some players of violating discipline, yet the federation has not taken any punitive action. The reason? If the footballers escalate the issue to the chief adviser, it could put BFF under pressure. Meanwhile, the players are unable to leave the training camp due to the upcoming award ceremony. With both sides at an impasse, reports suggest that four footballers might face disciplinary action, while the players may respond by publicly criticizing BFF’s handling of the situation.

Environmental adviser Rizwana Hasan has stated that the Sagar-Runi murder case will be given top priority for justice. Speaking at the ‘Sagar-Runi Human Rights Photo Award’ event, she emphasized that there is no reason for the case to remain unresolved. While previous complications arose due to a lack of cooperation from certain parties, the government is now refraining from interfering in the investigation. If the necessary evidence is obtained, the trial will be completed as quickly as possible. She acknowledged that delays in investigation reports have raised suspicions, but a fair trial would bring peace to the victims’ families.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been summoned by the court over allegations of making derogatory remarks against the Indian Army during the 2023 Bharat Jodo Yatra. The case stems from his comments made on December 16, 2022, regarding the clash between Indian and Chinese troops on December 9, 2022. The complaint alleges that his remarks were defamatory and harmed the reputation of the Indian military. Previously, Rahul Gandhi was convicted in a criminal defamation case, receiving a two-year sentence, which led to his disqualification from Parliament—though he later regained his seat.

To demand control over essential commodity prices, improvements in law and order, a roadmap for early elections, and resistance against fascist plots, BNP has announced rallies across all 64 districts of Bangladesh. The eight-day program begins today (Wednesday), with senior leaders addressing gatherings in various districts, including Goyeshwar Chandra Roy in Lalmonirhat, Nazrul Islam Khan in Sirajganj, and Salahuddin Ahmed in Feni.

French President Emmanuel Macron has dismissed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza, denouncing it as "ethnic cleansing." In an interview with CNN, Macron called for respecting Palestinians and their Arab neighbors. He stated, "You cannot simply tell two million people to relocate. This is not real estate; this is a political operation." He further expressed opposition to large-scale military actions against civilians.

According to a United Nations report on Wednesday, rebuilding war-torn Gaza and addressing the "humanitarian catastrophe" in the region will require an estimated $53 billion. The report, cited by Al Jazeera, states that $20 billion is needed in the first three years alone. UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the urgency of restoring Gaza’s infrastructure, as nearly 85% of Palestinians in the enclave have been displaced, with 60% of buildings damaged or destroyed. The Israeli offensive has resulted in over 48,000 deaths, with more than 13,000 people missing.

Thirteen police officers, including two sub-inspectors, two assistant sub-inspectors, and nine constables, have been suspended for extorting money from stone-laden trucks in Sylhet’s Companiganj. The decision was announced on Monday in an order signed by Additional SP Russellur Rahman. The suspension followed viral social media videos showing officers demanding money from truck drivers.

Rajshahi police recovered the body of Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Aminul Islam (35), who was found hanging in his government quarters in Helenabad. His wife discovered the body around 3 AM on Monday night and notified authorities. Police suspect that Aminul committed suicide following a dispute with his wife. Investigations are ongoing.

Hasnat Abdullah, Convener of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, has urged adviser Asif Nazrul to address the struggles of Bangladeshi migrant workers. He highlighted syndicate fraud in the labor migration sector, where airfare to Saudi Arabia has doubled from 35,000-40,000 BDT to 80,000-90,000 BDT. The number of flights has been reduced from 98 to 44, leading to an artificial ticket crisis and black-market sales. Additionally, workers are harassed at airports, causing them to miss flights. Abdullah demanded immediate intervention to resolve these issues.

On Tuesday evening, AIG Enamul Haque Sagar of the police headquarters reported that 607 people were arrested in the past 24 hours under "Operation Devil Hunt," bringing the total number of detainees to 1,775 nationwide. The crackdown also led to the seizure of two foreign pistols, one LMG, a one-shooter gun, a pipe gun, multiple rounds of ammunition, and various bladed weapons. This operation was launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs to restore law and order following attacks on students at the home of Mozammel Haque in Gazipur on January 7.

Indian Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has called on the Indian government to closely monitor the situation in Bangladesh, warning that an unfavorable government in Dhaka could pose risks to India. As Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on External Affairs, he stressed that India must commit to the welfare of all Bangladeshis rather than appearing biased towards any particular political party or group. Additionally, he supported the idea of granting asylum to Sheikh Hasina in India if necessary.