The uniforms of Police, RAB, and Ansar members are set to undergo changes, with the final decision likely to be made on Monday, December 20, during a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Law and Order. Representatives from the Police, Ansar, and RAB, dressed in uniforms of different colours, have already participated in discussions. The selection and identification of the new uniforms are expected to take place during this session. According to related sources, uniform models in colours such as Iron, Royal Blue, Deep Khaki, Deep Blue, and Olive were showcased at the meeting. The Advisory Committee has reportedly finalized distinct colors for the uniforms of the three forces. The decision follows ongoing discussions about police reform, including uniform updates, which gained momentum after August 5. On August 11, Brigadier General (Retd.) M Sakhawat Hossain, a former advisor to the interim government, indicated that police uniforms and logos would be revised as part of these reforms.

The court has granted remand for five individuals in separate murder cases filed at the Jatrabari Police Station in Dhaka. The individuals include Salman F Rahman, the former private industry and investment adviser to ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina; former Law Minister Anisul Huq; Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) President and former Minister Hasanul Haq Inu; Workers Party of Bangladesh President and former Minister Rashed Khan Menon; and former Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun. On Monday, January 20, the accused were presented in court, where the investigating officers requested their remand for further investigation. Defense lawyers sought to cancel the remand and applied for bail, while Public Prosecutor Omar Faruq Faruqi argued in favour of the remand. After hearing arguments from both sides, Dhaka's Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Ziadur Rahman approved the remand petitions. In connection with the Zisan murder case filed at Jatrabari Police Station, the court placed Salman F Rahman, Anisul Huq, Hasanul Haq Inu, Rashed Khan Menon, and Abdullah Al-Mamun on a five-day remand. Similarly, in the Mehedi Hasan murder case filed at the same station, the court approved a five-day remand for Anisul Huq, Hasanul Haq Inu, Rashed Khan Menon, and Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun. Earlier in the day, Salman F Rahman, Anisul Huq, and 16 others were officially shown arrested in various cases by the court.

Mostofa Jalal Mohiuddin, a former Member of Parliament (MP) for Dhaka-7 constituency and a presidium member of the Bangladesh Awami League has been arrested in connection with a murder case.  The arrest was confirmed by Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) spokesperson Muhammad Talebur Rahman. In the early hours of Monday (January 20), the Detective Branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DB) arrested him from the Monsurabad Housing area in Mohammadpur, Dhaka. According to police sources, Mohiuddin is an accused in a case related to a massacre during the anti-discrimination student movement in July-August. He has been shown arrested in that case. He is scheduled to be presented before the court this afternoon. However, the Joint Police Commissioner of the North Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Police (DB), Mohammad Rabiul Hossain Bhuiyan, stated that Mostofa Jalal was arrested from the Mohammadpur area of the capital. He was apprehended under the Special Powers Act, and further details will be disclosed soon. Confirming the matter, the Deputy Commissioner of the Media Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, Talebur Rahman, said that DB arrested Mostofa Jalal Mohiuddin from the Mohammadpur area. However, he could not confirm which specific case the arrest was made under. Mostofa Jalal Mohiuddin, a senior leader of the ruling Awami League, has a long political career. He has served as a party presidium member since December 2022 and is currently the president of the Bangladesh Medical Association (BMA). From 1981 to 1993, Mohiuddin led the Bangladesh Chhatra League, the student wing of the Awami League. In 2008, he was elected an Awami League MP from Dhaka-7 constituency.

Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the interim government, is traveling to Switzerland on a four-day official visit. Deputy Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, Abul Kalam Azad Majumder, provided this information during a briefing at the Foreign Service Academy on Sunday evening (January 19). Abul Kalam Azad stated that the Chief Adviser will be attending the World Economic Forum conference and will depart for Switzerland at 1 AM on Monday (January 20). He is scheduled to return home on January 25 after the conference. He mentioned that, in addition to attending the conference, the Chief Adviser will hold bilateral meetings with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, King Philippe of Belgium, and Prime Minister of Thailand, Pheu Thai Party's Paetongtarn Shinawatra, on the sidelines of the forum in Davos. He further said that the Chief Adviser will also meet with several organizational heads, CEOs, and chairpersons of various companies, as well as entrepreneurs, including Amnesty International’s Secretary General Agnes Callamard. Dr. Yunus is also scheduled to give interviews to several international media outlets. The Deputy Press Secretary mentioned that there will be a special dialogue on Bangladesh during the conference. Efforts will be made to present an overview of the investment climate in the country, and foreign investors will be urged to pay attention to Bangladesh.

The Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances held a meeting with the Chief Adviser of the interim government, Dr Muhammad Yunus. The meeting took place today, Sunday, at 5 pm at the State Guest House Jamuna. During the meeting, the members of the commission briefed the Chief Adviser on the progress of investigations into incidents of enforced disappearances. They requested him to visit the 'Joint Interrogation Cell,' popularly known as 'Aynaghar.'  The commission members expressed that such a visit by the Chief Adviser would provide reassurance and confidence to the families of the disappeared persons. They also narrated harrowing accounts of several incidents of disappearances during the discussion. Responding to the commission's appeal, the Chief Adviser said, "The incidents uncovered by your investigation are truly horrifying. I will visit Aynaghar very soon."

Australia has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Bangladesh's interim government and its ongoing reform initiatives. Acting Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Nardia Simpson conveyed this assurance during a farewell meeting with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna. During the discussion, Simpson reflected on the transformative events of July and August, describing them as significant moments in Bangladesh’s history. The Chief Adviser and the envoy also explored topics of mutual interest, emphasizing the strong bilateral ties between the two nations. "It has been an emotional journey. We’ve shared this experience with the people of Bangladesh," Simpson remarked, praising the Bangladeshi people as “incredibly generous and hospitable.” She described her four-year tenure in the country as a wonderful experience. Professor Yunus extended an invitation to the envoy to attend the events marking the first anniversary of the July uprising this August. He mentioned that the government would also invite other diplomats who were stationed in Bangladesh during the student-led revolution. The Chief Adviser discussed plans for a consensus-building commission he would lead, aimed at fostering dialogue with political parties based on recommendations from major reform commissions. Lamiya Morshed, the Principal Coordinator of SDG Affairs, also attended the meeting.

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has acknowledged the challenges of the upcoming election, emphasizing the critical need for the BNP to avoid mistakes. He expressed confidence in the people's ability to assert their power, as demonstrated on August 5, and stressed that standing by the people is indispensable. Speaking as the chief guest at a virtual discussion on Sunday (January 19) to commemorate the 89th birth anniversary of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, Tarique Rahman addressed the gathering at the Engineers Institute in the capital. He stated, "When the people are angry, no autocracy can endure—no one can. Ultimately, it is the people who prevail." He added, "Political activists should aspire to develop themselves in the way Ziaur Rahman presented himself to the people." The acting BNP chairman stated that establishing voting rights is essential to building a democratic country, where all citizens will enjoy every benefit and security. Everyone must remain united on one front, ensuring lawful elections at specified intervals. People's rights can only be established if accountability is ensured. He further said, "If others form the government, it will not be good for the country or the nation. Therefore, it is crucial to stand by the people. Develop yourself as a political activist in the way the people desire." Tarique Rahman remarked that after August 5, many people started rallying, but their prior oppression before that date should not be forgotten. To uphold the ideals of Ziaur Rahman, vigilance is necessary. He concluded by saying that the BNP has not fought to provide opportunities for those who have been oppressed in the past. They should not be allowed to get close.