The United States has deployed its advanced hypersonic missile system, known as 'Dark Eagle', on foreign soil for the first time. According to the U.S. Army, the system was sent to northern Australia to participate in a multinational military exercise. The 'Dark Eagle' can travel at more than five times the speed of sound and strike targets up to 1,725 miles away.

A key feature of the missile is its ability to alter its trajectory mid-flight, making it extremely difficult for enemy radar or defense systems to detect or intercept. U.S. officials stated that the deployment demonstrates the country's capability to rapidly position advanced weapons in the Indo-Pacific region.

The move also signals Washington’s commitment to ensuring the security of its allies in the region, according to the officials cited in the report.

The Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) has started selling advance tickets for its Eid-ul-Fitr special bus service from Tuesday, March 10. The initiative aims to ensure safe, comfortable, and affordable travel for homebound passengers during the upcoming Eid holidays. The information was announced in a press release signed by BRTC’s Public Relations Officer, Mostakim Bhuiyan.

According to the release, passengers can purchase advance tickets for various routes from the respective BRTC depots. The special Eid bus service will officially begin on March 16. BRTC stated that the program is designed to reduce passenger suffering and provide cost-effective travel options during the busy holiday period.

The corporation has also urged the public to take advantage of the Eid special service to ensure a smoother travel experience during the festive season.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei has called on European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen to stop what he described as 'hypocrisy.' The statement came on March 10, 2026, following von der Leyen’s comment that the people of Iran deserve freedom, dignity, and the right to determine their own future.

In response to a video of her remarks, Baghaei accused von der Leyen of building her career by standing on the wrong side of history and giving approval to occupation, genocide, and atrocities. He further alleged that she was now attempting to legitimize U.S. and Israeli aggression and war crimes against Iranians. Baghaei also criticized the EU leadership for remaining silent in the face of violations of the rule of law and acts of brutality, saying such silence amounted to complicity.

The exchange highlights continuing tensions between Iran and the European Union over human rights and geopolitical issues, with Tehran accusing Western leaders of double standards in their approach to regional conflicts.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman announced that his government aims to distribute farmer cards to farmers across Bangladesh by next month. He made the statement on Tuesday morning while addressing the inauguration ceremony of the Family Card program at the T&T playground in Banani, near the Korail slum area of Dhaka. During the event, 37,000 women received family cards. The Prime Minister was accompanied by his wife, Dr. Zubaida Rahman, and the ceremony was chaired by Minister of Women, Children and Social Welfare Dr. A.Z.M. Zahid Hossain.

Rahman said that the farmer card initiative was among the government’s priority commitments. He also highlighted that the government had already waived up to 10,000 taka in agricultural loans, including interest, for farmers as part of its election promises. He emphasized that fulfilling such commitments would bring positive changes to the lives of citizens and contribute to national development.

The Prime Minister reiterated his government’s determination to gradually fulfill all promises made to the people, regardless of challenges, to ensure progress and prosperity.

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has cancelled Eid-ul-Fitr holidays for customs houses, directing that import and export activities continue on a limited scale during the holiday period. Only on the day of Eid will customs stations remain closed. The directive, signed by NBR’s Second Secretary (Customs Policy) Rezaul Karim, was issued on Monday.

According to the circular, the decision aims to ensure uninterrupted import and export trade across the country. Customs houses in Dhaka, Chattogram, Benapole, ICD Kamalapur, Mongla, and Pangaon have been instructed to maintain limited operations from March 17 to 23, excluding the Eid day. Similar instructions were also sent to excise and VAT commissionerates in Dhaka (North, West, East, and South), Chattogram, Rajshahi, Jashore, Khulna, Sylhet, Rangpur, and Cumilla.

The NBR’s move seeks to balance the need for continuous trade flow with the observance of Eid festivities, ensuring that essential import-export processes are not disrupted during the holiday period.

A Dhaka court has ordered four members of an organized human skeleton theft ring to be sent to jail after their arrest in the Tejgaon area. The order was issued on Tuesday by Metropolitan Magistrate Mohammad Ehsanul Islam. The accused are Kazi Zohurul Islam alias Soumik, Md. Abul Kalam, Asadul Munshi alias Jasim alias Ershad, and Faisal Ahmed. Police recovered a total of 47 human skulls and bones during multiple operations.

According to case details, Tejgaon police acted on a tip-off and first arrested Kazi Zohurul Islam near the Manipuripara cemetery early Sunday, recovering one skeleton. Based on his information, two more suspects were detained near Tejgaon College with two skeletons. Later, police raided the Sapporo Dental College Hospital hostel in Uttara, where Faisal was arrested with 44 skeletons allegedly stolen from cemeteries across the country.

Investigators said the group collected human skeletons from cemeteries in Gazipur and other areas and sold them at high prices. A case has been filed at Tejgaon Police Station over the incident.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has described the ongoing war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran as a failure, according to a report by Al Jazeera. Speaking on March 10, 2026, Araghchi said that the initial plan of the two countries had failed and that their subsequent strategies were also collapsing. He claimed that the US and Israel lacked any clear objectives or end goals in the conflict, which he said had led them to attack residential areas indiscriminately.

Araghchi further alleged that strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure had caused global oil prices to soar. He stated that after ten days of fighting, the opposing forces appeared to have lost direction entirely. The Iranian minister emphasized that he saw no logical purpose behind their actions, asserting that the war had turned into a purposeless campaign.

The comments reflect Iran’s official stance that the conflict has backfired on its adversaries, with no tangible achievements for the US or Israel so far.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman announced that the government will distribute Family Cards to 40 million households across Bangladesh within the next five years. He made the statement on Tuesday morning at the Family Card inauguration ceremony held at the T&T playground near Karail slum in Banani, Dhaka. His wife, Dr. Zubaida Rahman, was present, and the event was chaired by Minister of Women, Children and Social Welfare Dr. A Z M Zahid Hossain.

Rahman said the initiative has already started in 14 locations nationwide, with about 37,000 women currently participating. In the Karail, Vashantek, and Saat Tola areas, around 15,000 women have already received the benefits of the Family Card. He emphasized that empowering women-headed households is essential for national development, as half of the country’s population is female.

The Prime Minister added that the Family Card program fulfills an election promise, achieved within a month of taking office, and reflects the government’s commitment to accountability to the people.

Islami Andolan Bangladesh’s Secretary General, Principal Hafiz Maulana Yunus Ahmad, has accused the ruling BNP of destroying the political understanding that had developed among anti-fascist forces during previous regimes. Speaking at the party’s central committee meeting in Dhaka’s Purana Paltan on Tuesday, he alleged that since the BNP came to power, its activists have attacked Islami Andolan members, including incidents of murder and violence in different areas.

He cited the killing of an Islami Andolan worker in Patuakhali’s Kalapara, allegedly by local BNP leaders, and a recent attack on Niamati Union Parishad Chairman Humayun Kabir in Bakerganj, Barishal. The party expressed strong condemnation and anger over these incidents. Yunus Ahmad urged BNP’s top leadership to control their activists, ensure accountability, and take organizational action against those involved.

He warned that if BNP members continue old-style politics similar to the previous fascist regime, the public will resist again, and the BNP will have to bear responsibility for damaging political harmony.

A Jamaat-e-Islami leader who was injured in an attack allegedly carried out by BNP activists in Chuadanga’s Jibannagar upazila has died while undergoing treatment in Dhaka. The incident occurred on February 28 at Hasadah Bazar, where four people, including the Jamaat leader, were seriously injured. The deceased, identified as Mofizur Rahman, 32, Amir of Banka Union Jamaat and son of Wahed Mia of Sutia village, had been receiving treatment in the ICU of Evercare Aurora Hospital in Dhaka for ten days before succumbing to his injuries on Tuesday around 1 p.m.

Earlier, Mofizur’s brother Hafizur Rahman, 46, who was also injured in the same attack, died on March 1 at the same hospital. Jibannagar Upazila Jamaat Amir Maulana Sajedur Rahman confirmed Mofizur Rahman’s death. Jibannagar Police Station Officer-in-Charge Solaiman Sheikh also acknowledged hearing of the death. Chuadanga-1 MP Masud Parvez Russell and Chuadanga-2 MP Ruhul Amin expressed condolences in a joint statement, describing the deceased as a talented and responsible individual.

The death has added to tensions following the February 28 violence, which left multiple Jamaat members injured in the reported BNP attack.

A Dhaka court has accepted the charge sheet against 28 accused in the case over the fatal beating of Tofazzal Hossain, a mentally unstable man, at Dhaka University’s Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall. On March 10, 2026, Metropolitan Magistrate Jewel Rana issued arrest warrants for 22 fugitives while taking cognizance of the charges. Among the accused, four are in jail, two are on bail, and the rest remain absconding.

The incident occurred on September 18, 2024, when Tofazzal was beaten to death by students who suspected him of theft. The following day, a case was filed at Shahbagh Police Station by a university estate office supervisor. After initial investigation and dissatisfaction from the university administration, the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) was ordered to reinvestigate. PBI later submitted a new charge sheet on December 15, 2025, naming 28 individuals, including seven new suspects.

The court’s latest order advances the legal process against those accused in the killing, with further proceedings expected following the execution of the arrest warrants.

Azerbaijan has sent several tons of food and medicine to Iran as humanitarian assistance. The aid shipment followed a phone conversation between the presidents of Azerbaijan and Iran on March 8, according to Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations. The move comes amid fears that ongoing conflicts in the Middle East could spread to the Caucasus region.

Tensions between the two countries had recently escalated following allegations of an Iranian drone attack. The humanitarian gesture is seen as a possible sign of reconciliation from Azerbaijan. Iran has long accused Israel of using Azerbaijani territory for intelligence operations and potential attacks, while Israel remains one of Azerbaijan’s main arms suppliers.

The delivery of aid may help ease recent strains between Tehran and Baku, though the broader regional situation remains uncertain.

Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has declared that Iran does not seek a ceasefire. In a message posted on social media platform X, he said Iran believes the aggressor must be taught a lesson so that it never contemplates attacking Iran again. He accused the Zionist regime of maintaining dominance through a cycle of war, negotiation, ceasefire, and renewed conflict, which Iran intends to break.

The Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters also issued a statement asserting that Iran will not agree to a ceasefire until the United States and Israel express remorse for their actions. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi echoed this stance in an interview with PBS, saying he does not foresee new talks with the United States due to Iran’s bitter past experiences. He noted that previous rounds of negotiations were followed by attacks on Iran.

Iran’s deputy foreign minister added that any ceasefire would require guarantees that Iran will not be attacked again in the future.

The Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) has requested the formation of a Tk 3,000 crore special fund to protect the country’s housing sector from the impact of ongoing global conflicts. REHAB leaders formally presented the proposal during a meeting with the new Bangladesh Bank Governor, Md. Mostakur Rahman, at the central bank’s headquarters on Tuesday. The delegation included REHAB President Md. Wahiduzzaman, Senior Vice President Liaquat Ali Bhuiyan, Vice President-1 Lion M.A. Awal, and directors Md. Kamrul Islam and Miraj Muktadir.

During the meeting, REHAB representatives described the current challenges facing the housing industry, citing rising construction material costs, financing difficulties, and market uncertainty caused by global instability. They emphasized that the housing sector is vital to the national economy, linking more than 250 related industries. REHAB also urged the introduction of low-interest, long-term housing loans for middle- and lower-middle-income groups and the simplification of bank loan approval processes.

Governor Rahman listened to the proposal and assured that the central bank would consider appropriate measures. REHAB leaders expressed optimism that the proposed fund would boost investment and make home ownership more accessible.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi gave an extensive interview to PBS News on Monday night, discussing the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. During the interview, he presented his perspective on the war and stated that the United States and Israel have no realistic objectives in their current approach.

The interview, reported by BBC and published by Amar Desh Online, highlighted Araghchi’s assessment of the situation and his criticism of the opposing parties’ strategies. The discussion comes amid heightened regional tensions and international attention on the conflict’s developments.

The report also referenced related regional updates, including Australia’s deployment of surveillance aircraft and missiles to the Gulf region and the United States’ first deployment of the “Dark Eagle” system, indicating a broader military buildup in the area.