National Citizen Party (NCP) convener and opposition chief whip Nahid Islam stated that although political leadership has changed in Bangladesh, the lives of ordinary people have not improved. Speaking at an iftar event organized by Khelafat Majlis at Fars Hotel and Resorts in Dhaka’s Paltan area on Friday evening, he remarked that the country’s leadership now ends speeches with 'Bangladesh Zindabad' instead of 'Joy Bangla', symbolizing only a shift in party dominance rather than real progress.

Nahid Islam alleged that incidents of violence against women and rape have increased across the country since the BNP formed the government. He cited a case in Noakhali’s Hatiya, where a woman was allegedly assaulted for voting for the Shapla symbol. He criticized civil society and women’s rights activists for remaining silent on these issues.

He emphasized that despite others’ silence, the National Citizen Party will continue to speak out for people’s rights. Senior NCP leaders, including chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari and spokesperson Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan, attended the event.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and opposition leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman declared that the July uprising would be defended even at the cost of life. Speaking as chief guest at an iftar event organized by Khelafat Majlis at Fars Hotel and Resorts in Dhaka, he said the survival of the interim government, national election, and newly formed administration depended on preserving the July spirit. He pledged unity to protect the July ideals and prevent any return to fascism or impunity.

Khelafat Majlis Ameer Maulana Abdul Basit Azad, presiding over the event, accused the new government of engaging in divisive politics over the July Charter and referendum. He warned that attempts to politicize the referendum through the courts would have serious consequences. Azad urged the government to honor its commitments as a signatory to the July Charter and to introduce a bill in the first parliamentary session to form a constitutional reform council.

Azad also condemned attacks by Israel and the United States on Iran, calling for global solidarity with Iran and unity among Muslim nations against aggression.

A video circulating on social media claimed that the army conducted a raid at the residence of Hasnat Abdullah, the chief coordinator of NCP’s southern region and Member of Parliament for Cumilla-4, seizing a large cache of weapons and arresting three people. However, fact-checking organization Rumor Scanner has confirmed that the claim is false.

According to Rumor Scanner’s investigation, the video being shared does not depict any raid at Hasnat Abdullah’s home. Instead, it shows footage from a joint forces operation in Savar, where a former leader of Jahangirnagar University’s student wing and three associates were arrested with weapons. The same footage was originally published on February 9 by Ekattor Television’s YouTube channel and reported by The Daily Campus.

Rumor Scanner found no evidence from mainstream or credible news sources supporting the claim of an army raid at Hasnat Abdullah’s residence, confirming that the viral allegation is baseless.

The Dhaka University Journalists’ Association (DUJA) organized a discussion and iftar gathering on March 6, 2026, at the Teachers-Students Centre (TSC) auditorium, bringing together leaders from around 20 student organizations and the university administration. The event, titled “Restoration of Democracy: The Expected Campus,” called for strengthening democratic coexistence, healthy political practices, and harmony on campus.

Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Niaz Ahmed Khan praised the initiative for uniting diverse political groups under one roof, describing it as a positive example of dialogue. Other university officials, including Pro-Vice-Chancellors Professor Dr. Saima Haque Bidisha and Professor Dr. Mamun Ahmed, emphasized DUJA’s role in supporting transparency and fostering a safe, inclusive campus. Leaders from various student organizations highlighted the need for tolerance, cooperation, and an end to campus violence and misinformation.

Speakers also urged regular student union elections and active administrative engagement to sustain a democratic academic environment, reflecting a shared commitment to peaceful political coexistence at Dhaka University.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to strengthening Bangladesh’s bilateral and multilateral relations with countries around the world. Speaking at an iftar reception in honor of foreign diplomats in Dhaka on Friday, he said the government values partnerships founded on mutual respect, cooperation, and trust. The event was held at the state guesthouse Jamuna.

In his remarks before the iftar, Rahman emphasized that the gathering symbolized harmony among people of different nations, religions, and cultures. He reiterated his government’s stance on protecting independence, ensuring human rights, and combating corruption. The prime minister also highlighted ongoing efforts to maintain law and order, empower women, and support new entrepreneurs to build an inclusive economy.

Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman noted that Bangladesh prioritizes equality, mutual interest, and friendship in its bilateral relations. Diplomats from India, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the United States, the United Kingdom, China, and several other countries attended the event alongside cabinet members and senior officials.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called on diplomats stationed in Dhaka to support Bangladesh’s candidate, Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman, for the presidency of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The appeal was made on Friday, March 6, during an iftar reception hosted at the state guesthouse Jamuna in honor of the diplomatic community.

During the event, the Prime Minister emphasized his government’s commitment to protecting human rights, ensuring freedom of expression, and fostering a culture of tolerance. He also stated that firm measures would be taken to combat corruption at all levels of government.

The iftar gathering was attended by the Prime Minister’s family members, including his wife Dr. Zubaida Rahman and daughter Barrister Zaima Rahman, who were seated beside him at the event.

Lionel Messi has come under criticism after meeting United States President Donald Trump and applauding his comments about the ongoing US and Israeli military attacks on Iran. The event, held at the White House in Washington, DC, on Thursday, was organized to honor Messi and his Inter Miami teammates for winning the Major League Soccer title in December. Trump praised Messi’s achievements and welcomed him to the White House, but his remarks began with a boast about the Iran conflict, claiming US and Israeli forces were demolishing the enemy. Messi, standing beside Trump, joined others in applauding the president’s statements.

The applause drew swift backlash on social media, where users accused Messi of being drawn into politics and endorsing Trump’s military rhetoric. Palestinian-American writer Ali Abunimah called the participants “vacuous selfish people,” while Spanish journalist Leyla Hamed described the players’ actions as “bizarre” amid reports of civilian deaths in Iran. Other fans expressed shock at seeing Messi and teammate Luis Suarez present during Trump’s war-related comments.

Trump used the occasion to blend sports celebration with political messaging, while Messi, who did not speak publicly, presented a signed football to the president.

Jamaat-e-Islami held a protest rally in Dhaka on Friday after Juma prayers at the north gate of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, demanding interrogation of former advisers Syeda Rizwana Hasan and Dr. Khalilur Rahman over alleged election engineering. Jamaat Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar addressed the gathering as chief guest, calling for a judicial inquiry committee to identify those involved in manipulating the February 12 national election results.

Porwar alleged that while voting took place peacefully, irregularities occurred during vote counting and result announcements, altering the outcome against the Jamaat-led alliance. He cited remarks by Rizwana Hasan as self-admission of interference and accused Dr. Khalilur Rahman of conspiring with ruling party interests. He urged the government to analyze Rizwana’s statements and disclose others involved in the alleged manipulation.

Porwar emphasized that Jamaat rejects violence and seeks lawful protest. He called on the government to uphold the July reform referendum and warned against attempts to undermine it. The rally concluded with a procession through city streets.

Iran has announced that it will gradually resume administrative operations following ongoing US-Israeli attacks. According to the announcement, starting Sunday, 20 percent of employees in all ministries, agencies, and executive offices in Tehran province will return to work in person. All female employees in the province will continue to work virtually, while some banks will reopen to provide limited services.

The directive excludes operational units of service providers, municipalities, medical centers, and military, law enforcement, and security institutions. Senior management officials in Tehran province will not be allowed to work from home and must be physically present at their workplaces.

The announcement comes as Iran faces missile-related challenges and regional tensions following recent attacks and incidents involving its naval and administrative sectors.

Jamaat-e-Islami chief and opposition leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman stated that the interim government did not hold any discussions with his party regarding agreements made with various countries during its tenure. He made the remarks in a verified Facebook post on Friday afternoon, expressing dissatisfaction over the lack of consultation.

In his post, Dr. Rahman wrote that the interim government had signed several agreements with foreign nations but failed to engage Jamaat-e-Islami in any dialogue about them. He added that his party had repeatedly demanded that, in the absence of a parliament, the government should consult political parties on major national and international matters, including such agreements. However, he said, the then government ignored those demands.

Dr. Rahman emphasized that Jamaat-e-Islami’s position on the issue is clear and that there is no room for confusion about their stance.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar signed the condolence book at the Iranian Embassy in Dhaka on Friday to honor Iran’s late Supreme Religious Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. During the signing, he conveyed deep condolences on behalf of Jamaat-e-Islami to the government and people of Iran.

Porwar stated that influential Muslim religious leaders are always remembered with respect in the history of the Muslim Ummah. He prayed for divine mercy upon them and for patience and strength for those affected. Referring to ongoing global conflicts, he expressed sorrow over the loss of innocent lives and emphasized that no political goal can justify such deaths. He urged all parties to act with restraint, wisdom, and humanity.

He was accompanied by Mir Ahmed Bin Kashem Arman, foreign affairs adviser to Jamaat Ameer and opposition leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman. They expressed solidarity with the people of Iran and the wider Muslim Ummah, praying for peace, prosperity, justice, and stability across the Middle East and the Muslim world.

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that the United States is not currently considering sending ground troops to Iran. In a telephone interview with NBC, Trump described the idea of deploying ground forces as a “waste of time,” asserting that Iran has already lost much of its military capacity, including its navy.

Trump dismissed remarks by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who had warned that any foreign troop deployment in Iran would bring disaster for the attackers. The exchange comes amid heightened tensions following reports of U.S. and Israeli strikes in Iran’s Shiraz region that killed 20 people and damaged over 3,000 civilian structures, according to the Iranian Red Crescent.

The situation underscores the ongoing volatility in the region, with both military and diplomatic fronts remaining tense as the conflict’s financial and humanitarian toll continues to rise.

President Md. Shahabuddin stated that Bangladesh has returned to the path of democracy through the sacrifice of thousands of lives. He emphasized that to fulfill the aspirations of the martyrs, the nation must advance in knowledge, science, and technology while achieving economic self-reliance to build a self-sufficient Bangladesh.

Speaking on Friday morning at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka during the National Jute Day 2026 event, the President called on farmers to adopt advanced, high-yield cultivation methods for jute production. He urged entrepreneurs to innovate modern, quality, and user-friendly health products based on market demand and to take initiatives for producing and marketing affordable jute bags.

Addressing the young generation, the President encouraged them to strengthen the 'Made in Bangladesh' brand through startups and innovation, connecting with global e-commerce platforms to open new opportunities for the country.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has announced a protest rally in Dhaka on Friday after the Juma prayers, demanding the arrest and interrogation of former advisers Syeda Rizwana Hasan and Dr. Khalilur Rahman. The party accuses them of manipulating the people's mandate through alleged election engineering. The demonstration will take place at the north gate of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, organized by Jamaat-e-Islami Dhaka Metropolitan South.

Jamaat-e-Islami’s Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar will attend the rally as the chief guest, alongside other central and metropolitan leaders. The information was confirmed by Ashraful Alam Imon, Assistant Media Secretary of Dhaka Metropolitan South Jamaat-e-Islami.

The protest is part of Jamaat’s ongoing political activities in the capital, reflecting its continued opposition stance and calls for accountability regarding alleged election irregularities.

The United States Senate on Wednesday rejected a proposal to halt President Donald Trump’s military offensive in Iran. The motion, introduced by Democratic Senators Tim Kaine, Adam Schiff, and Chuck Schumer, received 47 votes in favor and 52 against, effectively allowing the ongoing military campaign to continue. The proposal also sought to reaffirm Congress’s constitutional authority to approve any act of war by the United States.

During the debate, Democrats accused Trump of bypassing Congress and offering inconsistent justifications for the conflict, while most Republican senators defended the president’s actions. Supporters of the motion argued that Trump exceeded his constitutional powers by joining Israel in the war against Iran, noting that only Congress can declare war except in cases of imminent threat. Republican Senator Rand Paul broke ranks with his party to support the proposal, emphasizing that no war should proceed without debate and a formal vote.

A similar vote was scheduled in the House of Representatives the following day. The Senate decision came days after the United States and Israel launched a joint assault on Iran, citing Tehran’s renewed nuclear and missile activities.