Iran’s police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan has warned citizens against participating in anti-government protests, saying those acting under foreign influence would be treated as enemies. In a televised interview, he stated that all security forces were ready to defend the revolution and were prepared to respond firmly to any unrest.

Radan’s warning followed a social media post by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who urged Iranians to overthrow the current regime and seize what he called a historic opportunity for freedom. Netanyahu had earlier called for regime change in Tehran after a joint U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran in late February, and again on March 8 encouraged Iranians to rise for independence.

The warning also comes amid memories of the late-December wave of anti-government protests in Iran, which became one of the deadliest crackdowns in the country’s history. According to the U.S.-based human rights group HRANA, at least 7,000 people were killed during those demonstrations.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated the government’s ‘Family Card’ program on Tuesday at the T&T playground near Karail slum in Dhaka’s Banani area. The initiative, part of the ruling party’s election manifesto, aims to promote women’s empowerment, economic freedom, and social justice. Following the launch, financial assistance was instantly transferred to women’s bank or mobile accounts nationwide. The Prime Minister expressed gratitude for fulfilling the electoral promise and emphasized his government’s commitment to accountability and public service.

The event, chaired by Social Welfare Secretary Dr. Mohammad Abu Yusuf, was attended by cabinet members, diplomats, and senior officials. During the ceremony, 17 women received Family Cards directly from the Prime Minister, who was accompanied by his spouse Dr. Zubaida Rahman and ministers. Beneficiaries from Dhaka’s slums thanked the government for the support. The Family Card program, a key pledge of the BNP’s election manifesto, has begun as a pilot in 14 districts, initially reaching 37,567 women.

Rahman announced plans to expand the program to 40 million families within five years and confirmed progress on a similar ‘Farmer Card’ initiative. He reiterated that while global conditions may delay some promises, the government remains committed to its pledges.

Nepal held its first general election on March 5 following the Gen-Z-led uprising, marking a major generational shift in the country’s political leadership. According to results from 159 constituencies released by Sunday evening, 59 candidates under the age of 40 were elected to the federal legislature, representing 38 percent of the total. This marks a sharp rise from the 2022 parliament, where only 11 percent of members were under 40.

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) played a key role in this transformation, with 51 of the 59 young lawmakers coming from the party. The remaining young representatives include four from the Nepali Congress, two from CPN-UML, and one from the Rastriya Prajatantra Party. Notable new entrants include Balendra Shah, 35, from Jhapa-5; Sobita Gautam, 30, from Chitwan-3; Sulav Kharel, 28, from Rupandehi-2; and Rubina Acharya, 31, from Morang-6.

Analysts suggest the rise of young leadership signals potential policy shifts in education, governance, climate, and employment, though challenges may arise in aligning with Nepal’s entrenched bureaucratic structures.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md. Ali Hossain Fakir has instructed all police personnel not to leave their workplaces without permission to visit ministries for lobbying. The directive, signed by the IGP on Monday, was confirmed on Tuesday by AHM Shahadat Hossain, AIG (Media) at the Police Headquarters. The order follows reports that some officers were leaving their posts during office hours to lobby ministry officials, causing embarrassment to senior bureaucrats and disrupting regular administrative work.

According to the directive, such lobbying activities have tarnished the image of the police and hindered daily government operations. The Ministry of Home Affairs and the Police Headquarters had previously issued similar instructions to all units and district superintendents, but the problem persisted. The new order reiterates that no police member may leave their workplace without approval and urges officers to refrain from unnecessary lobbying for promotions or other matters.

The directive aims to reinforce discipline within the police force and maintain professional conduct in interactions with government ministries.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has sent a congratulatory letter to Mojtaba Khamenei, who has been elected as Iran’s new Supreme Leader. The announcement was made in a statement released by the Pakistani government on Tuesday, March 10, citing Al Jazeera as the source. In the letter, Sharif also expressed condolences over the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Sharif wrote that under Mojtaba Khamenei’s leadership, Iran would move toward peace, stability, dignity, and prosperity in the coming years. The message reflects Pakistan’s formal diplomatic response to the leadership transition in Iran.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was reportedly killed a few days earlier in a joint airstrike by Israel and the United States, according to the report. The leadership change in Tehran follows that event, marking a significant shift in Iran’s political and religious hierarchy.

Kushtia-3 Member of Parliament Mufti Amir Hamza stated that the people of Bangladesh want to see good governance free from corruption, extortion, and fear. He made the remarks on Tuesday at an iftar and reception event organized by the Islamic University Alumni Association at the Institution of Diploma Engineers auditorium in Kakrail, Dhaka. The event honored newly elected MPs who are former students of Islamic University.

Among the honored guests were MPs Mufti Amir Hamza of Kushtia-3, Advocate Masud Parvez Russell of Chuadanga-1, Md. Ruhul Amin of Chuadanga-2, and Masum Mostafa of Netrakona-5. All of them were elected under the Jamaat-e-Islami’s scale symbol. The association leaders welcomed them with flowers. The event was presided over by the association’s vice president and Islami Bank executive vice president Zillur Rahman Patwari, with Hamdard University Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Md. Monjarul Alam Milon as special guest.

Before iftar, association artists performed religious songs, and the program concluded with a special prayer for the prosperity of the country, the nation, and the university.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has relieved Professor Dr. Mahmudul Hasan of his duties as the Amir’s foreign affairs adviser for violating party directives. He has been replaced by Barrister Mir Ahmad Bin Kasem Arman, a Member of Parliament from Dhaka-14. The decision was announced on Tuesday through a statement by Jamaat Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar.

According to the statement, Mahmudul Hasan sent a letter to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that included matters not authorized by the party leadership. The letter, signed by Jamaat Amir Shafiqur Rahman and sent on February 22, had proposed appointing the opposition leader’s foreign affairs adviser as an adviser to the foreign minister to enhance cooperation and balance in international relations. The party viewed this as a deviation from its approved instructions.

The statement emphasized Jamaat’s commitment to responsible, transparent, and accountable political conduct, noting that corrective measures had already been taken to prevent further misunderstanding within or outside the party.

Supporters of the Trump administration are increasingly urging it to end the ongoing war with Iran, according to an Al Jazeera report from Washington. The report notes that the U.S. government has yet to present a convincing justification for the conflict to the American public. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cited Iran’s role in supplying advanced explosive devices during the Iraq war as a reason for the current campaign, but this explanation has not resonated widely.

The report highlights that unlike previous U.S. military operations in seven other countries, this war is directly affecting ordinary Americans. Rising fuel prices are straining household budgets, and disruptions in fertilizer supplies from the Middle East could create serious problems for U.S. agriculture during the upcoming planting season.

Public sentiment in the United States appears to be turning against the military campaign, with growing indications that citizens do not support the ongoing operation.

Iranian government adviser Yousef Pezeshkian stated that the country’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is safe and healthy following widespread rumors that he had been injured in an attack. Pezeshkian, who is the son of President Masoud Pezeshkian, shared the update through an Instagram story, saying he had verified the information with friends connected to Khamenei.

Earlier, Iran’s state television had described Mojtaba Khamenei as a “wounded veteran of the Ramadan war,” but did not provide any details about the nature or timing of his injuries. The lack of official clarification fueled speculation across social media and other channels.

Amid ongoing conflict conditions, various unverified reports have circulated about Iran’s top leadership. Authorities have said that such information is being officially checked to prevent misinformation from spreading further.

BNP Vice Chairman and Tangail-8 MP Advocate Ahmed Azam Khan has pledged continuous support for the family of Mosharraf Hossain, a resident of Kirtankhola village in Sakhipur, Tangail, who was killed in an Iranian missile attack in Saudi Arabia’s Al Kharij city. On Tuesday morning, Khan visited the victim’s home, offered condolences, and provided financial assistance. He also assured that arrangements would be made for the education and future employment of Mosharraf’s two sons.

During the visit, Khan stated that Mosharraf was not a combatant but a civilian who died in a foreign missile strike, expressing solidarity with the bereaved family. He added that communication with the embassy was underway to expedite the repatriation of Mosharraf’s body. Local BNP leaders, including Sakhipur Upazila BNP’s organizing secretary Sabur Reza, were present at the event.

Mosharraf Hossain was killed on Sunday evening when an Iranian missile struck the Al-Towaik Baldia Company camp in Al Kharij, Saudi Arabia, where he was working.

Senior journalist Mohammad Abdul Bashir, known as Bashir Jamal, has been appointed as the Managing Director (MD) of the Bangladesh Journalists Welfare Trust. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification on Tuesday confirming his one-year contractual appointment, effective from the date he assumes office.

Bashir Jamal currently serves as the Chief Reporter of the newspaper Amar Desh and as Senior Assistant Secretary General of the Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ). A graduate in Political Science from the University of Dhaka, he began his journalism career in 1998 and has worked for several national dailies including Sangbad, Manabzamin, and Manabkantha. He has spent much of his career covering the BNP and parliamentary affairs. He hails from a respected Muslim family in Bengaduba village of Madhabpur upazila, Habiganj.

According to the government notification, his appointment was made under Section 10(2) of the Bangladesh Journalists Welfare Trust Act, 2014, requiring him to sever ties with other organizations. The specific terms of his contract will be defined in a separate agreement.

Sarjis Alam, chief organizer of the National Citizens Party (NCP) for the northern region, has criticized the government’s decision to relax educational qualification requirements for chairpersons of managing committees and governing bodies of private educational institutions. Speaking at an NCP divisional iftar gathering in Rajshahi on March 10, 2026, he alleged that such a move could expose educational institutions to political influence and party-based control.

Alam recalled that during the interim government period, a rule required managing committee chairpersons to hold at least an honors degree, but that condition was later removed. He argued that eliminating qualification standards in education management could harm the country’s education system. He also accused the Awami League of previously damaging educational quality and establishing authoritarian control.

Issuing a warning to the BNP, Alam said that if the party follows a similar path, the public will reject it. He urged BNP to include qualified individuals or train its members to be competent, cautioning that any political manipulation of the education system would not be tolerated.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed stated that respecting the outcome of the referendum requires first joining the parliament. He made the remarks on Tuesday at an iftar event organized by the Bangladesh Nationalist Lawyers Forum at the Supreme Court Bar Association auditorium. The minister emphasized that discussions in parliament would determine decisions on constitutional reform, and any new oath-taking would follow a defined framework.

He reiterated that the government is operating in accordance with the constitution and that the BNP remains committed to implementing the July National Charter. Salahuddin Ahmed said the BNP would also implement its election manifesto and the vice president’s position as outlined. He added that more than 100 ordinances issued by the interim government would be presented in the first parliamentary session.

The minister further noted that consensus-based discussions would guide constitutional amendments and that only agreed-upon points would be implemented.

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir stated that the BNP government’s Family Card program is not merely financial assistance but a tool to empower women and reinforce their role in families and society. He made the remarks on Tuesday afternoon at a Family Card distribution event held at Rahimanpur Union’s Eidgah Alim Madrasa premises in Thakurgaon Sadar upazila, where 590 women from Ward No. 2 received cards.

Mirza Fakhrul emphasized that the Family Card would be issued in the name of the female head of each household, symbolizing their strength and independence. He warned that any involvement in corruption related to the program would not be tolerated. The minister also said the initiative fulfills an election promise, noting that the BNP government had launched the program within 22 days of taking office.

He contrasted the current initiative with the previous 15 years, claiming that earlier no one could obtain such cards without paying money, whereas the new Family Card is provided free of charge.

Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizens Party (NCP) and opposition chief whip, has demanded the removal and arrest of President Md. Shahabuddin. Speaking at an NCP iftar and prayer gathering on Tuesday evening at the Government Teachers Training College field in Rajshahi, he called for the immediate formation of a constitutional reform council and implementation of the referendum’s ‘yes’ verdict.

He stated that the NCP would attend the upcoming parliamentary session on March 12 not to hear the president’s speech but to press for reforms based on the people’s mandate. Nahid Islam emphasized that the party’s movement for reform and justice would continue, urging accountability on when the upper house and reform council would be established.

He also demanded justice for the killing of Shaheed Osman Hadi, saying the suspects reportedly arrested in India must be brought back for trial. Commenting on the government’s ‘Family Card’ program, he said it was a good initiative but would not benefit citizens unless corruption and loan default issues were resolved.