A five-member fact-finding committee has been formed to investigate any credible allegations against members of the prosecution or related individuals of the International Crimes Tribunal. Chief Prosecutor Aminul Islam announced the formation during a press briefing on Wednesday, stating that the committee will examine any claims of irregularities and take legal action if necessary.

According to the Chief Prosecutor, the committee’s main objective is to uncover factual information if any prosecution team member or associated person is involved in unethical activities. He emphasized that the allegations currently under consideration are being taken seriously and that the committee, under his leadership, will ensure a thorough investigation into any such claims within the tribunal.

The initiative aims to maintain accountability and transparency within the prosecution team by ensuring that any substantiated allegations lead to appropriate legal measures.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)–affiliated Tasnim News reported that major US technology companies with alleged technological cooperation with Israel could be considered potential targets. The report stated that offices and cloud infrastructures of several US-based firms have been listed as facilities whose technologies were claimed to be used for military purposes, describing them as part of Iran’s new target list.

According to Tasnim, as regional conflict increasingly involves infrastructure, Iran’s definition of legitimate targets is expanding. The companies named in the report include Google, Microsoft, Palantir, IBM, Nvidia, and Oracle. The report also noted that parts of these firms’ cloud-based infrastructures are located in various Israeli cities and in several Gulf countries.

No immediate comment was available from the mentioned companies or the countries concerned, according to the report sourced from Al Jazeera.

Iran has declared it will not seek a ceasefire despite intensified U.S. military pressure and threats from President Donald Trump. Explosions were reported in Tehran on Tuesday, while Iran warned that no crude oil would be exported from the Gulf if bombings continued. The Pentagon announced its most extensive and coordinated airstrikes across Iran, targeting missile systems and military infrastructure. The conflict follows the February 28 killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a U.S.-Israeli strike.

Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, a former Revolutionary Guard commander, reiterated on social media that Iran would not accept a ceasefire and vowed to retaliate against aggressors. The Revolutionary Guard announced new missile attacks on Israeli cities and U.S. targets in the region. Explosions were also heard in Bahrain’s capital, Manama, according to AFP reporters.

The Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy route, has been closed due to Iranian attacks on shipping. Trump warned Tehran against laying mines in the strait, threatening severe military consequences. The Pentagon reported about 140 U.S. soldiers injured and seven killed since the conflict began.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced that the first session of the 13th National Parliament will begin at 11 a.m. tomorrow. On the same day, the Speaker and Deputy Speaker will be elected, and President Md. Shahabuddin will administer their oath of office. The minister shared this information after a meeting of ruling party lawmakers chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

According to the Home Minister, several historic decisions are expected during the session. The Leader of the House will deliver a welcome address and present the name of the presiding officer. He added that once the session begins, it will reflect public expectations, the aspirations of the martyrs, and the commitments agreed upon in the July Charter.

The announcement marks the formal start of the new parliamentary term, setting the stage for leadership selection and policy direction under the new government.

France has announced that it will send 60 metric tons of humanitarian aid to Lebanon this week amid the country’s ongoing crisis. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said in an interview with TF1 that Paris has tripled its assistance in response to Lebanon’s worsening humanitarian situation. The aid shipment is expected to arrive in Lebanon within the week.

According to international sources cited in the report, at least 700,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon due to the current conflict and instability. French officials have also called on the international community to increase humanitarian support to help address the escalating crisis.

The move underscores France’s growing involvement in relief efforts as Lebanon faces severe humanitarian and displacement challenges.

Iran and Lebanon have launched a series of missile and drone attacks targeting various locations across Israel. As the strikes intensified, millions of Israelis rushed to shelters, with many unable to reach safety in time. According to Al Jazeera’s correspondent Nida Ibrahim reporting from Ramallah, residents are spending sleepless nights in shelters amid ongoing fear of further attacks.

Ibrahim reported that Iran’s continued missile strikes have placed Israel’s radar systems under threat, reducing their ability to issue timely alerts. The situation has made it increasingly difficult to detect missile launches from Iran. On Tuesday night alone, at least six missiles were fired from Iran, while repeated sirens sounded due to threats from Lebanon. Some drones reportedly evaded Israel’s defense systems and penetrated deep into its territory.

Israel has warned about new missile threats from Iran, particularly concerning fragmented warheads that cause extensive damage upon explosion. It also stated that Hezbollah has developed a new long-range missile, heightening regional security concerns.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has imposed special restrictions in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar and surrounding areas to ensure the smooth conduct of the first session of the 13th National Parliament, scheduled to begin on March 12. According to a public notice signed by Acting DMP Commissioner Md. Sarwar, all types of gatherings, processions, rallies, and demonstrations are prohibited from midnight on March 11 in designated areas around the Parliament complex.

The order also bans carrying any kind of weapons, explosives, or harmful and polluting substances within the restricted zones. The affected areas include major roads and intersections such as Mymensingh Road from Mohakhali Crossing to Banglamotor, Panthapath to Farmgate, Mirpur Road from Shyamoli to Dhanmondi-16, and all roads and lanes within the Parliament complex boundaries.

The DMP stated that the restrictions will remain in force until the end of the parliamentary session, urging all citizens to comply with the directives to maintain peace and order.

Jamaat-e-Islami’s Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher has stated that President Md. Shahabuddin, whom he described as an ally of authoritarianism, has no right to deliver a speech in Parliament. He made the remarks on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, after a meeting with opposition Members of Parliament.

Taher questioned why the BNP was allowing the president to address Parliament, saying the matter was unclear to them. He added that some decisions had been made on the issue and that further details would be disclosed the following day. Regarding the position of Deputy Speaker, he said the opposition had discussed the matter and would announce a decision once a proposal was submitted.

Earlier, Jamaat Ameer and Leader of the Opposition Dr. Shafiqur Rahman chaired a meeting of the party’s MPs and members of the 11-party alliance. The meeting finalized the opposition’s notices, adjournment motions, and topics for general discussion in the upcoming parliamentary session.

Iran’s senior armed forces spokesperson, General Abolfazl Shekarchi, has vowed to retaliate against what he described as the “shameless and brutal crimes” of the United States and Israel. According to Iran’s Defa Press news agency, Shekarchi called on regional countries to reveal the hidden bases of enemy forces to minimize civilian casualties.

He accused the US and Israeli militaries of killing civilians, including women and children, out of frustration and an inability to confront Iran’s armed forces directly. Shekarchi warned that Iran is preparing a strong response and urged readiness for severe retaliation against those responsible.

The general appealed to Muslims and regional governments to identify and disclose the secret locations of what he termed “American-Zionist forces,” claiming this would help prevent harm to civilians and allow Iran to target those allegedly using local populations as human shields.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has announced temporary traffic control measures in parts of Sher-e-Bangla Nagar on Thursday, March 12, 2026, to manage vehicle movement during the first session of the National Parliament. The advisory, signed by Deputy Police Commissioner Muhammad Talebur Rahman, urges city residents to use alternative routes to avoid congestion near the parliament area.

According to the DMP notice, the arrival and departure of the President, Prime Minister, Members of Parliament, foreign diplomats, political leaders, and other dignitaries are expected to increase traffic pressure around Urojahaj Mor, Khejurbagan, Manik Mia Avenue, Asad Gate, and July Smriti Jadughar crossings. To ease movement, diversions will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on several routes.

The DMP has requested drivers to strictly follow the specified directions and cooperate with traffic authorities to prevent congestion during the restricted hours.

The United States military has announced that it destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. Citing intelligence sources, CNN reported on Tuesday that Iran had recently placed dozens of mines in the strategic waterway. The Strait of Hormuz handles nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil shipments, and earlier this week Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that no oil would leave the region if US and Israeli attacks continued.

US President Donald Trump, in a post on his social media platform Truth Social last Tuesday, said that if Iran had indeed planted mines in the strait—though confirmation was still lacking—it should remove them immediately or face “unprecedented” consequences. He added that removing the mines would be a major step in the right direction but did not specify what those consequences might be. Trump also stated that the US would use the same technology it employs against drug traffickers to permanently eliminate any vessel attempting to lay mines in the area.

The developments underscore escalating tensions in the Gulf region, with both sides issuing warnings over control of vital maritime routes.

The government of Bangladesh has issued a new directive regarding the supply of octane and petrol to filling stations amid an ongoing global energy crisis caused by the Iran-Israel and United States conflict. According to a notice signed by Shahina Sultana, Secretary of Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC), the average reduction in fuel sales in divisional cities has been revised from 25 percent to 15 percent.

The directive aims to maintain adequate fuel supply across the country in line with public demand during the current global crisis. BPC has instructed its marketing companies, depot supervisors, sales officers, and dealers or agents to ensure fuel distribution according to the revised allocation chart.

The notice emphasizes that all concerned parties under BPC must take necessary measures to implement the updated supply plan effectively to prevent further disruption in fuel availability.

A drone attack in Sudan’s Dilling city on Tuesday killed seven people, including three children, and injured thirteen others, according to a medical source cited by AFP. The injured were taken to Dilling Hospital after several drones struck the city in South Kordofan region.

The Sudanese army, which has been fighting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for three years, recaptured Dilling in January after defeating RSF units there. On Tuesday, the army-aligned foreign ministry condemned what it described as planned RSF attacks on civilian homes and infrastructure in Dilling, El Obeid, and Kosti in White Nile state.

The conflict between Sudan’s regular army and the RSF has already killed thousands and displaced more than 11 million people, with fighting intensifying in Kordofan following RSF’s capture of El-Fasher in Darfur.

A container ship off the northern coast of the United Arab Emirates was struck by a suspected but unidentified object, according to a report from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) released on Wednesday. The incident caused damage to the vessel, though the extent of the damage is still being assessed.

UKMTO stated that the ship was located northwest of Ras Al Khaimah at the time of the incident. All crew members on board were reported safe. The organization did not provide further details about the nature of the object or the source of the attack.

The report highlights ongoing maritime security concerns in the region, though no party has been identified as responsible for the strike.

Fresh tensions have emerged over the Strait of Hormuz, a key Middle Eastern maritime route, after the US President issued a social media warning to Iran. He stated that if any mines had been placed in the strait, they must be removed immediately, though he acknowledged that the United States had no confirmed evidence of such activity. The warning followed media reports citing US military sources suggesting Iran might be laying or preparing to lay mines in the area.

The US Central Command later announced on social media that it had attacked around 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near the strait. Analysts noted that the narrow 34-kilometer-wide waterway, partly controlled by Iran, has become a major concern for the United States and Gulf nations. The strait is the only maritime route for oil exports from Kuwait, Iraq, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, giving Iran significant strategic leverage.

Experts cautioned that Iran could disrupt tanker traffic using small submarines or fast boats rather than large warships. Earlier, the US energy secretary deleted a post claiming such attacks had already begun after the information proved unverified.