Despite no official election date being set, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has begun preparations for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Elections. The party has preliminarily announced 100 potential MP candidates across 21 districts. However, Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman clarified that these are not final candidates but a shortlist, with official nominations to be announced later. He also emphasized the need for electoral reforms to ensure a fair election, warning that without such measures, the election could turn into a political genocide.

The first meeting of the National Consensus Commission will be held on February 15, as announced by Chief Adviser Mohammad Yunus’ press secretary, Shafiqul Alam. The meeting will be chaired by the Chief Adviser and attended by various political parties and allies of the July uprising. The decision on whether subsequent meetings will be joint or separate will be made during the session. Notably, BNP met with the Chief Adviser yesterday.

Russia is awaiting further details on former U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to occupy and rebuild Gaza. In a press conference on Monday (February 10), a Kremlin spokesperson stated that the plan poses significant challenges, as approximately 1.2 million Palestinians reside in Gaza. The spokesperson also highlighted that United Nations Security Council resolutions guarantee a two-state solution for the region.

A horrific bus accident in Guatemala has left at least 51 people dead and many others injured. According to a report by Al Jazeera, the victims include 36 men and 15 women, with the death toll expected to rise. Rescue teams are working to extract survivors from the wreckage. The bodies have been sent to a provincial morgue, and the President of Guatemala has declared three days of national mourning while deploying military and disaster response teams to the area.

The Bangladesh Administrative Service Association (BASA) has opposed the recent high court ruling that allocated a 25% quota for other cadres in the promotion to deputy secretary positions. Previously, there was no fixed quota for such promotions. BASA insists that administrative cadre officers naturally deserve these positions and calls for maintaining the existing structure, which currently allocates 75% to the administrative cadre and 25% to others. Meanwhile, the Public Administration Reform Commission has proposed a 50-50 division between administrative and other cadres, sparking further debate.

A massive fire broke out at a plastic factory in Shyampur, causing significant damage. Firefighters rushed to the scene and managed to bring the blaze under control after hours of effort. No casualties have been reported so far, but authorities are assessing the extent of the damage. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.

The deadlock in Bangladesh women’s football persists as Sabina Khatun and her team refuse to train under coach Butler, while the coach is prepared to form a team without them. In this situation, the rebel players might be excluded from their contracts with the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF). Former national men's football team captain Aminul Haque has warned that if Sabina and 18 other players leave the camp, it will be an irreplaceable loss for Bangladeshi football. He urged BFF to address the issue seriously and take action against those responsible for the crisis while ensuring the players remain on the team.

In a statement issued on Monday, Chief Adviser Mohammad Yunus condemned the mob attack at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair. Describing the fair as a vital cultural event for writers and readers, he stated that such incidents undermine free cultural expression and dishonor the martyrs of the 1952 Language Movement. The statement directed the police and the Bangla Academy to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure that the perpetrators face legal action. Additionally, security agencies have been instructed to take stronger measures to prevent mob violence in the future.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that if all hostages held by Hamas are not released by February 15 at noon, the ceasefire agreement should be canceled. He further suggested that even if it leads to complete destruction, the decision should stand. In response, Hamas, the Palestinian armed resistance group, has suspended the hostage exchange, accusing Israel of violating the agreement. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has since held discussions with top security officials, and a security cabinet meeting is scheduled for Tuesday morning. Amidst this tense situation, Trump’s remarks have added further controversy.

As part of "Operation Devil Hunt," police have arrested six Awami League leaders in Sunamganj, including two Union Parishad Chairmen. The detainees are Saktar Mia (Chairman, Shalla Union Parishad), Bishwajit Chowdhury Nantu (Chairman, Bahara Union Parishad), Jalil Mia (President, Ward Awami League, Tahirpur Upazila), Kawsar Ahmed (Former Organizing Secretary, Banned Chhatra League, Dirai Government College Branch), Jamal Ahmed (Joint Convener, Banned Chhatra League, Chhatak Upazila), and Shafiqul Islam (Member, Doarabazar Upazila Awami League Convening Committee). Police stated that they were arrested for involvement in sabotage and anti-state conspiracies.

A businessman from Shimulia village in Baliati Union, Manikganj, has been kidnapped, with the abductors demanding an 800,000 Taka ransom. According to his family, he was abducted on Saturday evening while carrying 150,000 Taka in cash. After failing to return home, a general diary (GD) was filed with the local police. The victim’s wife reported that the kidnappers made three phone calls on Sunday, threatening to kill him if police or journalists were informed. The officer-in-charge of the police station assured that modern technology is being used to locate and rescue the victim.

On Sunday night, the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) installed CCTV cameras at the zero line of the Bashjani border in Kurigram, prompting strong protests from the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). On Monday morning, local residents discovered the cameras aimed at Bangladesh’s territory after attending Fajr prayers. Upon notification, BGB officials held a 90-minute discussion with BSF, demanding immediate removal of the cameras. Despite multiple discussions between the two forces, BSF had not removed the cameras as of Monday evening. Locals expressed security concerns, particularly as a mosque near the border is currently undergoing reconstruction.

Police have arrested three Awami League leaders closely associated with A.K.M. Mozammel Haque for allegedly aiding the attack on anti-discrimination student protesters in Gazipur. A DMP press release confirmed that the arrests were made based on confidential intelligence. The detained individuals are Shariful Islam Tarun (Vice President, Kaliganj Upazila Awami League, and former UP Chairman), Badruzzaman Khan (President, Muktarpur Union Awami League), and Abdul Gani Bhuiyan (Vice President, Kaliganj Upazila Awami League).

BNP Standing Committee Member Nazrul Islam Khan has stated that for the past 15 years, workers have continuously fought and sacrificed in various movements, yet their contributions remain unrecognized. Speaking at a meeting of the Workers and Employees Unity Council at the National Press Club, he emphasized the need to awaken a sense of responsibility within the ruling government, which he accused of being built on the blood of the oppressed. He reiterated that the struggle of workers is never-ending and urged for a united effort to address their demands. He also called for continued pressure to implement the eight-point demands of workers and employees.

BNP Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has stated that the party fully supports the ongoing reform initiatives, emphasizing the need for peace and stability in the current situation. He also urged for the swift prosecution of those responsible for the repression of the people over the past 15 years. Speaking at a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy on Bailey Road, he highlighted that 125,000 politically motivated cases have been filed against BNP leaders and activists, which he described as harassment. The party has also cautioned against the wrongful persecution of innocent individuals in "Operation Devil Hunt."