In the UK House of Commons, British lawmaker Edward Jonathan Davey sharply criticized US President Donald Trump for what he described as an illegal and unilateral attack on Iran. Davey said the assault violated international law and placed responsibility squarely on Trump, warning that it endangered Middle East stability and increased risks to civilian lives.

While also condemning actions by the Iranian government, Davey cautioned that military escalation could heighten tensions and civilian casualties. He emphasized the need for accountability and restraint in any military response. His remarks came during a parliamentary session in which Prime Minister Keir Starmer was delivering a statement on the Iran situation.

Davey further urged the UK government to act with caution and strengthen coordination with the United States. Analysts noted that the debate could complicate diplomatic relations between the UK and the US, as well as intensify disputes over international law and regional stability.

The government of Qatar has extended the validity of all types of entry visas by one month. The announcement was made by the country’s Ministry of Interior on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The extension applies to visas that have already expired or are nearing expiration, and the new rule took effect on February 28.

According to the ministry, the extension process will be handled entirely through electronic means, requiring no additional fees or in-person visits. Applicants will not need to submit any extra applications to benefit from the extension. The decision aims to simplify administrative procedures for visitors and residents holding various categories of Qatari visas.

The ministry’s statement indicates that the measure is part of a broader effort to streamline visa management and reduce bureaucratic steps for foreign nationals currently in Qatar.

Barrister Mir Ahmad Bin Kasem, also known as Arman, has been appointed as the foreign affairs adviser to Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, the Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and Leader of the Opposition in the National Parliament. The appointment was confirmed late Monday night, March 2, through a verified post on Barrister Arman’s media cell Facebook page.

According to the announcement, the newly appointed adviser will now take on key responsibilities related to the party’s international relations and foreign affairs. Barrister Arman, who currently serves as the Member of Parliament for Dhaka-14 constituency, received widespread congratulations and best wishes from party leaders, activists, and well-wishers on social media following the announcement.

He expressed gratitude to the party chief for entrusting him with this important role, marking a new phase in his political responsibilities within Jamaat-e-Islami.

Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has expressed concern over the Indian government's silence following the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In a column published in The Indian Express, she wrote that New Delhi’s lack of response was not neutrality but an abdication of position. Gandhi noted that despite the gravity of the event, the government issued no statement and limited itself to condemning Iran’s retaliatory strikes on the UAE.

According to the report, Iran confirmed on March 1 that Khamenei had been killed in a joint U.S.-Israeli attack. Gandhi argued that the killing of a sitting head of state represented a serious rupture in international relations and that India’s silence was equally troubling. She also highlighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had reaffirmed support for Israel just two days before the attack.

Gandhi further emphasized India’s strategic ties with Tehran, noting Iran’s role in maintaining India’s diplomatic presence near the Pakistan border and balancing China-Pakistan corridor interests.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s planned visit to Bogura on March 10 to inaugurate the ‘Family Card’ distribution program has been postponed. The decision was confirmed on March 3 by Bogura Deputy Commissioner Toufiqur Rahman and district BNP President Rezaul Karim Badsha. The visit was cancelled due to the upcoming by-election in the Bogura-6 (Sadar) constituency, scheduled for April 9.

Rezaul Karim Badsha explained that holding the Family Card event during the election period could raise allegations of violating electoral rules. He said the Prime Minister decided to postpone the visit to remain within legal boundaries. Deputy Commissioner Toufiqur Rahman added that a new date for the program would be announced later.

Tarique Rahman had earlier won both the Bogura-6 and Dhaka-17 seats in the 13th national election but vacated the Bogura-6 seat before taking oath, prompting the Election Commission to declare it vacant and schedule the by-election. BNP has nominated Rezaul Karim Badsha as its candidate, while other parties have also submitted nominations.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman met with Rear Admiral Md Ziaul Haque, Director General of the Bangladesh Coast Guard, on Tuesday morning at the Prime Minister’s Office in the Cabinet Division of the Bangladesh Secretariat. During the courtesy meeting, they exchanged greetings and discussed matters related to the Coast Guard’s activities.

The Prime Minister praised the dedication and professionalism of the Bangladesh Coast Guard, highlighting their continuous efforts to maintain peace, security, and public service in coastal and riverine areas. He instructed the force to continue its humanitarian and disaster response work for the welfare of the people. The Coast Guard chief briefed the Prime Minister on various ongoing development initiatives.

Tarique Rahman assured that the government would maintain the continuity of development and directed the Coast Guard to remain fully prepared to safeguard the country’s sovereignty.

The High Court of Bangladesh on Tuesday issued a rule asking why the July National Charter Implementation Order and the Referendum Ordinance should not be declared illegal. The bench of Justice Razik Al Jalil and Justice Md Anwarul Islam Shahin also sought an explanation on why the oath of members of the Constitutional Reform Council should not be considered invalid. The Cabinet Secretary, Law Secretary, National Consensus Commission, and Chief Election Commissioner have been directed to respond within four weeks.

Senior lawyers Ahsanul Karim and Syed Mamun Mahbub represented the petitioners, while senior lawyers Mohammad Hossain Lipu, Barrister Imran Abdullah Siddiqui, and Advocate Mohammad Shishir Monir opposed the petitions. The rule follows separate writ petitions filed on Monday challenging the legality of the July National Charter Implementation Order, the Referendum Ordinance, and the oath of the Constitutional Reform Council members.

Earlier, on February 18, another public interest writ was filed by Advocate Yunus Ali Akand seeking cancellation of the July National Charter and suspension of its effectiveness, naming the same government officials and bodies as respondents.

Candidates from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami have filed cases with the High Court alleging vote rigging in the 13th national parliamentary election. According to court sources on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the BNP candidate from Mymensingh-1 and Jamaat candidates from Narayanganj-2, Narayanganj-3, Lalmonirhat-1, and Lalmonirhat-2 constituencies lodged the petitions. The cases are scheduled to be heard by a single bench led by Justice Md Zakir Hossain.

Earlier, candidates from Kurigram-2, Rangpur-6, Rangpur-4, and Rajshahi-1 constituencies had also filed similar cases. On March 1, the High Court ordered the preservation of ballot papers and result sheets for Rajshahi-4 and Pabna-4 constituencies after taking into account allegations of vote rigging, setting May 11 for the next hearing.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami had previously filed petitions over alleged irregularities in three other constituencies—Dhaka-6, Dhaka-7, and Gaibandha-4—indicating a growing number of legal challenges following the election.

US Vice President JD Vance stated that the United States has no intention of engaging in a long-term conflict with Iran. In an interview with Fox News, he said President Donald Trump’s main objective is to ensure that Iran never develops nuclear weapons. Vance emphasized that the administration’s approach aims to prevent Iran’s nuclear ambitions without repeating the prolonged military engagements seen in Iraq or Afghanistan.

He added that President Trump seeks not only to contain Iran during his second term but to guarantee that the country is permanently prevented from obtaining nuclear arms. According to Vance, achieving this goal would require fundamental changes within Iran’s governing system. He also criticized Tehran’s nuclear program, claiming that its facilities are designed for weapons development despite Iran’s assertions of civilian use.

Vance reiterated that Trump would not allow the United States to become entangled in another years-long conflict, underscoring a strategy focused on deterrence rather than occupation or extended warfare.

An emergency press briefing was held at the central office of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Monday night, where Assistant Secretary General Advocate Ehsanul Mahbub Zubair emphasized that the issue of the July National Charter should be made clear to the nation. He stated that the reform proposals had been passed by nearly two-thirds majority and were now a matter for the national parliament, which is scheduled to convene on March 12. Zubair warned against attempts to shift the issue to the courts, arguing that such actions in the past had deepened national crises.

Advocate Shishir Md. Monir explained that two writ petitions had been filed challenging the July National Charter Implementation Order 2025 and the referendum process. He argued that the petitions were politically motivated and aimed at obstructing parliamentary discussion by making the issue sub judice. Monir questioned why only the referendum was being challenged while the national election, held on the same day, was not. He maintained that the matter was political and should be resolved through political consensus rather than judicial intervention.

Both leaders cautioned that using the judiciary to settle political disputes could undermine democratic processes and repeat past mistakes.

Iqbal Chowdhury, a victim of enforced disappearance, testified as the third witness in a case involving alleged abductions and torture at the Joint Interrogation Cell (JIC) or 'Aynaghar' during the Awami League’s fifteen-year rule. His testimony was recorded on Monday before the International Crimes Tribunal-1, chaired by Justice Golam Mortuza Mojumdar with Judge Mohitul Haque Enam Chowdhury as the other member. Iqbal described being abducted from his Mohammadpur home on May 7, 2018, by plainclothes men identifying themselves as law enforcement officers.

He recounted being blindfolded, handcuffed, and taken to an unknown location where he was confined in a small, dimly lit room. The room had a metal-barred door, a wooden door, and a constantly running exhaust fan. Iqbal said he felt as though he had been buried alive. His statement was halted when he became emotional and unwell during the testimony.

The case names Sheikh Hasina and twelve current and former army officers, who have reportedly been sentenced to death in connection with the alleged JIC disappearances and torture incidents.

US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Paul Kapoor is arriving in Dhaka today, Tuesday, for a three-day visit aimed at discussing the future of Dhaka-Washington relations. His trip comes two weeks after Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s new government assumed office. According to the draft schedule, Kapoor will arrive from New Delhi tonight and begin meetings on Wednesday with US Embassy officials, followed by discussions with several Bangladeshi ministers, including those of foreign, home, energy, and commerce. He will also meet business representatives and political leaders before attending an iftar hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Foreign ministry officials said the visit will cover bilateral and geopolitical issues, including implementation of a recently signed trade agreement and the proposed security pact between the two countries. Economic cooperation will be a key focus, with senior economic adviser Laura Anderson accompanying Kapoor. Defense cooperation is also expected to feature prominently, as the US seeks to finalize two defense agreements, GSOMIA and ACSA. The visit may also address the repatriation of undocumented Bangladeshis from the United States.

The discussions are expected to shape the next phase of Bangladesh-US relations, particularly in trade, defense, and migration cooperation.

Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizens Party (NCP) and opposition whip, warned that rejecting the referendum verdict through court intervention would lead to dire consequences. He made the remarks on Monday evening at an iftar gathering organized by the NCP in Chattogram. Nahid said the issue of reform had already been settled through the referendum, but attempts were being made to overturn the people’s verdict in court.

He questioned whether the interim government’s security adviser was rewarded with a ministerial post by the BNP for election engineering and alleged that both domestic and foreign forces had been conspiring since August 5 to weaken the student movement. Nahid also stated that NCP activists would resist any attempt by the Awami League to resume political activities, asserting that the two parties could not coexist.

Other NCP leaders accused the BNP of rejecting the referendum results, conspiring with the “July Charter,” and fostering lawlessness. They warned that the party would face public resistance if it continued such actions.

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders has alleged that the United States launched a military attack on Iran under pressure from Israel and Saudi Arabia. In a Facebook post published yesterday, Sanders claimed that both countries influenced Washington’s decision to carry out the strike against Iran.

In his post, Sanders accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of killing 72,000 people in Gaza, most of whom he said were women and children. He also described Saudi Arabia as a brutal dictatorship where dissent is not tolerated. Sanders questioned the logic of seeking to bring “freedom” to Iran through the influence of such leaders, suggesting that few would believe such a justification.

The remarks come amid heightened regional tensions and follow recent U.S. actions affecting consular services in Saudi Arabia, according to the same source.

The government has declared Dr. Muhammad Yunus, outgoing Chief Adviser of the interim government, as a 'Very Important Person' (VIP) for one year. The decision was announced in a government gazette on February 10, 2026, under Section 2(a) of the Special Security Force Act, 2021. As a result, Dr. Yunus will continue to receive top-level security and protocol from the Special Security Force (SSF) even after stepping down from his position. The order, signed by Secretary Md. Saifullah Panna on behalf of the President, took immediate effect.

According to the gazette, the arrangement ensures Dr. Yunus’s personal safety and reflects the government’s respect for his international stature. While extending VIP privileges to a departing Chief Adviser is not new in Bangladesh, this time the duration has been significantly extended compared to previous instances. In 2006, a similar status was granted for only three months to the then outgoing Chief Adviser.

The decision underscores the government’s intent to maintain high-level security for Dr. Yunus during the post-transition period.