Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury said the replacement of the Bangladesh Bank governor is part of a broader set of changes under the new government. Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat on February 25, 2026, he explained that the government is making adjustments in various institutions to implement its priorities and programs. He described the process as normal and said further changes would occur as needed.

The government recently removed Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur from the post of Bangladesh Bank governor and appointed Md. Mostakur Rahman, F.C.M.A., in his place. According to a notification from the Financial Institutions Division, Rahman will serve a four-year term under the Bangladesh Bank Order, 1972, effective immediately. He must sever ties with other organizations before assuming office and will receive salary and benefits from the central bank as per contract terms.

Dr. Mansur had been appointed in August 2024 for a four-year term but was removed after about one and a half years in the position.

National Citizens Party (NCP) convener and opposition chief whip Nahid Islam has called for the impeachment and arrest of President Md. Shahabuddin. He made the demand on Wednesday afternoon after visiting the graves of the Pilkhana massacre victims at the Banani Military Cemetery in Dhaka.

Nahid Islam alleged that President Shahabuddin failed to take effective measures to prevent the mass killings that occurred in July 2024. He stated that the president cannot avoid responsibility for the incident and urged that the first session of Parliament initiate impeachment proceedings. Following impeachment, he said, the president should be arrested for his role in the tragedy.

The statement marks a strong political move by the opposition, directly accusing the head of state of negligence in a major national crisis.

The Bangladesh Coast Guard detained eight individuals, including the leader of the notorious Jahangir gang, during an operation in Cox’s Bazar. The raid, conducted near Sonadia Char under Maheshkhali police station on February 24, 2026, followed a report that a fishing boat named “FB Mayer Doa-3” had been attacked by pirates. Coast Guard units from Cox’s Bazar and Maheshkhali launched a rescue mission after receiving the alert through the emergency hotline 16111.

During the operation, the Coast Guard signaled a suspicious fishing boat to stop, but it attempted to flee. Officers fired five blank rounds and pursued the vessel, eventually detaining the suspects. A search of the boat uncovered three homemade firearms, four live cartridges, and six local weapons. Four fishermen who had been held by the pirates were rescued alive. Preliminary questioning revealed that the detainees had been engaged in sea piracy for an extended period.

Authorities stated that legal proceedings regarding the seized items, rescued fishermen, and detainees are underway, and the Coast Guard pledged to continue similar operations in the future.

Nagad has announced a special campaign for users of its Islamic Wallet during the holy month of Ramadan, offering participants the opportunity to perform Umrah. According to the company, users must complete transactions totaling at least 3,000 taka, excluding person-to-person (P2P) transfers, to qualify for the campaign. The initiative will run from the first to the last day of Ramadan, with winners selected through a lottery among eligible participants. Selected winners will be contacted directly by Nagad Islamic’s customer service center.

Professor Dr. H. M. Shahidul Islam Barakati, chairman of the Nagad Islamic Shariah Board, stated that the campaign aims to encourage devout Muslims to use Nagad Islamic for their Ramadan purchases and transactions, offering them a chance to visit the holy Kaaba. Nagad clarified that all campaign-related decisions rest with the company and that participants must have active, fully verified Islamic Wallet accounts.

The company also warned that any attempt to misuse the campaign or engage in suspicious transactions would result in immediate disqualification from the program.

Sarjis Alam, the chief organizer of the National Citizen Party (NCP) for the northern region, shared photos of President Md. Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on his verified Facebook account, making serious allegations. In his post on Wednesday, he claimed that the 2026 national election was engineered through a secret understanding between the BNP and the Awami League after the BNP realized it could not win alone. He alleged that the two parties, along with parts of the administration and foreign agents, collaborated to form the government.

Sarjis further accused the Awami League of orchestrating the Pilkhana massacre and criticized the BNP for rehabilitating the same party. He stated that the BNP had once been persecuted by the Awami League, including the imprisonment of Begum Zia and the exile of Tarique Rahman, yet now had taken responsibility for the Awami League’s return to power.

He warned BNP grassroots members that if they again face persecution or violence from the Awami League, the responsibility would lie with Tarique Rahman and the BNP leadership.

Japanese trading and investment giant Mitsui & Co. has entered into a strategic partnership with ACI Logistics Limited, the operator of Bangladesh’s largest retail chain, Shwapno. The agreement was signed on February 25, 2026, at the ACI Centre in Dhaka, attended by senior executives from both organizations. Under the deal, Mitsui, through its subsidiary, will provide a structured convertible loan facility in foreign currency to ACI Logistics, subject to legal approvals.

Mitsui & Co., a multinational enterprise with operations in over 60 countries, is recognized for its technical expertise, global sourcing capabilities, and extensive industrial experience. The partnership aims to support ACI Logistics in achieving its strategic goals, with Mitsui expressing strong confidence in Shwapno’s leadership, operational efficiency, and ability to deliver quality products and superior shopping experiences to Bangladeshi consumers.

Looking ahead, Mitsui plans to work closely with Shwapno to enhance operational excellence, governance, supply chain optimization, and sustainability within Bangladesh’s modern retail sector.

At a citizens’ dialogue held Wednesday at the National Press Club, Badiul Alam Majumdar, editor of Citizens for Good Governance (SUJAN), stated that political parties are bound to fully implement the July Charter following the referendum’s ‘yes’ victory. He emphasized that the referendum carries the same weight as the constitution and criticized members of parliament who have not yet taken the oath for the constitutional reform assembly, calling it disrespectful to the public mandate.

Majumdar reiterated that all power belongs to the people, and the referendum represents their direct decision on national reform. He said the government’s legitimacy stems from this public vote, which approved the July Charter Implementation Ordinance (2025) and specific constitutional reform proposals with 68 percent support. He rejected claims that the referendum was invalid, asserting that it reflects the people’s sovereign will.

The dialogue, jointly organized by the Referendum and July Charter Implementation Citizens’ Forum and Voice for Reform, also featured coordinator Fahim Mashroor, who warned that ignoring the referendum’s outcome could politically harm the government and parties. He expressed hope for a timely political decision by the authorities.

Newly appointed administrator of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), Md. Shafiqul Islam Khan, began his duties by inspecting the city’s mosquito control operations. The handover ceremony took place at the Gulshan Nagar Bhaban, where outgoing administrator Suraiya Akhter Jahan formally transferred responsibilities to him. Soon after assuming office, the new administrator, accompanied by State Minister for Health M A Muhit, visited the DNCC mosquito control chemical storage facility in Mirpur-2.

During the visit, the effectiveness of mosquito control chemicals was tested, and the corporation’s overall preparedness for mosquito management was reviewed. The administrator emphasized the goal of working collectively to make Dhaka a safe and livable city.

Senior DNCC officials, including Chief Executive Officer Muhammad Asaduzzaman and Chief Health Officer Brigadier General Imrul Kayes Chowdhury, were present during the inspection.

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University (GAKRIBI) in Gazipur has developed the country’s first high drought-tolerant inbred soybean variety named ‘GAU Soybean 6’. The innovation, led by Professor Dr. M. A. Mannan of the Department of Agronomy, marks the university’s 94th crop variety development. The National Seed Board officially released the variety on November 11, 2025, following five years of successful field evaluation in Noakhali, Lakshmipur, and Bhola with support from Solidaridad Network Asia.

The variety was selected from 250 germplasms collected from Taiwan, Bangladesh, and South Korea after three years of testing. It can withstand severe drought conditions at 50–60% field capacity and yield 3.2–3.8 tons per hectare. Each plant produces 80–100 pods, and the seeds weigh about 230 grams per 1,000. Its low trypsin content enhances protein absorption in poultry feed, making it valuable for the poultry industry. The crop matures in about three months, offering farmers higher returns in less time.

University officials described the innovation as a milestone for sustainable agriculture, with potential to strengthen food security and improve farmer livelihoods in drought-prone coastal regions.

A 20-year-old woman named Mousumi Akter died after jumping from the sixth floor of the new building at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital on Wednesday morning, February 25, 2026. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. when she came to the hospital with her mother for treatment. Police recovered the body and sent it to the hospital morgue.

According to family sources, Mousumi, daughter of Wazedul Islam from Kamarhia village in Tarakanda upazila, had been suffering from mental instability for a long time. Her brother Yusuf Ali said she had shown some improvement with regular treatment but had relapsed five days earlier, prompting the hospital visit. He also mentioned that he works at a Square establishment in Valuka and was on his way to the hospital after hearing the news.

Assistant Director of the hospital, Dr. Mohammad Main Uddin Khan, stated that preliminary findings suggest the young woman fell on her own. Police have been instructed to take necessary legal action regarding the incident.

China has announced plans to increase its investment in Bangladesh, citing the country’s current political stability. The decision was conveyed by Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen during a meeting with Bangladesh’s Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed at the Secretariat in Dhaka on Wednesday afternoon. The minister urged Chinese investors to expand their ventures in Bangladesh, emphasizing the long-standing friendship and strategic partnership between the two nations.

During the meeting, both sides discussed enhancing cooperation in security, law enforcement, cybercrime prevention, police training, and trade. The ambassador noted that around 10,000 Chinese nationals are working in various sectors in Bangladesh and stressed the importance of maintaining law and order to support investment growth. He also invited Bangladesh to join China’s proposed International Alliance Combating Telecom and Cyber Fraud.

The Home Minister directed officials to review the expired memorandum on law enforcement training cooperation and informed the ambassador of his intention to visit China at a convenient time. Senior officials from the ministry and the Chinese embassy attended the meeting.

Newly elected Member of Parliament for Cumilla-4 (Debidwar) and National Citizens Party (NCP) South Region chief organizer Hasnat Abdullah sharply criticized internal corruption within Debidwar Police Station during a law and order committee meeting on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Speaking in the presence of senior police officials, including Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md. Moniruzzaman, he labeled the station’s second officer and a sub-inspector as corrupt and instructed the OC to free the station from brokers.

Hasnat alleged that some officers under the OC were not sincere and that the second officer was “fully corrupted,” taking no action without money. He also claimed that a non-police individual named Helal exerted undue influence over police operations, including case filing and complaint handling. The MP further accused a syndicate of brokers and drug dealers of operating around the station, making ordinary citizens afraid to approach police directly.

He stated that he had personally investigated the matter over the past year and consulted journalists and civil society representatives. Hasnat pledged cooperation with the police administration to improve law and order.

Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) Vice President Md. Abu Sadiq Kayem has alleged that a deliberate attempt is underway to portray the July Revolution as a crime under the framing of fallen fascism. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, he expressed concern that a group is engaged in activities aimed at discrediting the July movement and undermining its objectives.

Kayem stated that efforts are being made to dispute the referendum and the July Charter, as well as to repeal the ordinance protecting movement participants. He warned that such propaganda and consent-building could have dangerous consequences. He also mentioned that some media outlets claim the government has given a “green signal” to certain police investigations.

The DUCSU VP urged the government to take necessary steps to stop the attempts by fascist beneficiaries to derail the July movement. He called for ensuring the safety of activists and implementing the aspirations of July in national life.

A case has been filed at Kotwali Model Police Station against 12 members of the Barishal District Lawyers Association, including its president and secretary. Following the case, joint forces arrested association president Sadiqur Rahman Linkon from a room on the third floor of the association’s annex building around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday. He was later handed over to Kotwali Model Police Station the same afternoon.

The other accused include Barishal District and Sessions Judge Court’s Public Prosecutor Abul Kalam Azad, Metropolitan Court’s PP Nazimuddin Panna, and several other advocates. After the arrest, BNP-aligned lawyers and association leaders protested within the court premises, demanding Linkon’s immediate release. General Secretary Mirza Mohammad Riaz Hossain condemned the arrest inside the court building, calling it a violation of law and demanding the removal of two magistrates he labeled as corrupt.

Members of the Nationalist Lawyers Forum also warned of tougher programs if Linkon was not released and announced a boycott of court hearings until his release.

Major General Kaiser Rashid Chowdhury has officially taken charge as the new Director General of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) in Bangladesh. The appointment was reported on February 25, 2026. He is described as a talented and sharp military officer with a distinguished record of professionalism both at home and abroad.

Chowdhury was commissioned as the second-best cadet of the 29th BMA Long Course and is currently the senior-most officer of his batch. He has completed multiple advanced military courses in Bangladesh, the United Kingdom, Turkey, and Pakistan, including staff and artillery training programs. His career includes key instructional roles at the Defence Services Command and Staff College and the School of Artillery, where he contributed to training new generations of officers.

He also served at the United Nations Headquarters from 2016, where his efforts helped Bangladesh maintain its position as a top peacekeeping troop-contributing country. His leadership was recognized for expanding deployment opportunities for Bangladeshi forces and earning the trust of the UN Military Adviser.