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UN Urges Calm in Bangladesh Amid Violent Protests and Prime Minister’s Resignation
The United Nations has issued a call for calm in Bangladesh amidst escalating violence related to anti-government protests, which have intensified despite the recent resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Hasina resigned and fled the country on Monday in response to the widespread demonstrations that have turned increasingly violent.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres is closely monitoring the situation, as noted by Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq.
Guterres has urged all parties involved to exercise restraint and maintain a peaceful approach, emphasizing the importance of a smooth, orderly, and democratic transition in the country.
He has expressed strong solidarity with the Bangladeshi people and stressed the need for respect for human rights.
Haq also highlighted the Secretary-General’s call for a comprehensive, independent, and transparent investigation into the acts of violence that have occurred.
According to reports from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the violence has resulted in over 300 deaths, including those of children, since student-led protests began in July. Additionally, more than 20,000 people have been injured.
This period of unrest marks one of the bloodiest in Bangladesh’s history.
Nigerian comedian Seyi Law takes to social media as he defends President Bola Tinubu. The comedian stated that the president has done a lot in his administration and claimed that Nigeria is safer and economically sound under his administration.
He then compared how things now to past years under the administration of others, and shared how things were bad. He claimed that now the economy is stabilized.
“Nigeria is safer now than 10 years ago. This government has killed more bandits than any government in Nigeria since the time of Jonathan. When last have you heard of bomb blast in Nigeria?”
It has been reported that fire occurred at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos (MMIA), Terminal 1. This fire incident occurred on Monday, 23rd of February, 2026.
Passengers at that terminal were spotted running away for safety after seeing the fire and the alarm.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) released a statement and shared that no life was lost and people were saved and avoided danger.
It has been reported that Kano State has closed down all entertainment spots across the state. This was stated to happen because of the ongoing Ramadan fast.
The federal government shared that the new law will take place from 18th of February, 10 pm, till the last day of Ramadan. This is in order for the people participating in it to truly focus on the fast.
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