India’s Ministry of External Affairs has refrained from commenting on whether two suspects in the murder of Sharif Osman Bin Hadi will be extradited to Bangladesh. The suspects, Faisal Karim Masud and Alamgir Hossain, were arrested by West Bengal’s Special Task Force on March 7 near the Bongaon border and have been placed on 14-day remand by an Indian court. During a weekly briefing in New Delhi, ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said he had nothing to add beyond the statement issued by the West Bengal government.

Jaiswal also confirmed that Bangladesh’s DGFI chief had visited India and might have met Indian officials during the Raisina Dialogue. On energy cooperation, he said Bangladesh has requested additional diesel supplies amid the Middle East conflict, and India is considering the request after assessing refinery capacity and domestic demand. Similar requests have come from Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

He noted that India has been exporting refined petroleum products to neighboring countries and that diesel supply to Bangladesh from the Numaligarh refinery has continued since 2007 under a 2017 bilateral agreement.

An emergency meeting of the liaison committee of the eleven-party alliance, which includes Jamaat-e-Islami, has been called for Saturday at 11 a.m. The meeting will take place at Jamaat-e-Islami’s central office in Moghbazar, Dhaka. Following the meeting, the committee leaders are scheduled to brief journalists at 12:30 p.m.

According to Dr. AHM Hamidur Rahman Azad, coordinator of the eleven-party alliance and assistant secretary general of Jamaat-e-Islami, the meeting will review the current situation in the country and determine the next course of action. The announcement was made to the media on Friday.

The meeting aims to assess the prevailing national context and outline strategies for the alliance’s future steps, reflecting ongoing political coordination among the participating parties.

U.S. President Donald Trump declared that killing Iran’s top leaders, including the recently deceased Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was a “great honor.” In a post on his social media platform Truth Social on Friday, Trump stated that the United States would completely destroy Iran’s “terrorist regime” militarily and economically. He claimed Iran’s navy and air force had been effectively wiped out, along with its missiles and drones, and said its leaders had been “erased from the face of the earth.”

Trump criticized a New York Times report suggesting the U.S. was losing the war, asserting that America possessed unmatched military power, limitless ammunition, and sufficient time to defeat Iran. He described Iran’s leadership as responsible for killing innocent people worldwide for 47 years and said that as the 47th U.S. president, he was now eliminating them, calling it a great honor.

According to the report, Ayatollah Khamenei was killed on February 28, the first day of U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. On March 8, Iran’s Assembly of Experts elected Mojtaba Khamenei, aged 56, as the new Supreme Leader.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Turkey is pursuing strong diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation of violence centered on Iran. He made the remarks on Thursday in Ankara during a ceremony where he presented the Atatürk International Peace Award to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, according to Anadolu Agency.

Erdogan emphasized that diplomacy and dialogue are the safest paths to achieving fair and lasting peace. He acknowledged challenges in the diplomatic process involving the United States, Israel, and Iran but affirmed Turkey’s commitment to continue peace efforts with patience and determination. He also praised Guterres for his neutrality and wisdom since taking office in 2017 and for his contributions to refugee protection, global justice, and shuttle diplomacy amid the Russia-Ukraine war.

Erdogan reiterated that Turkey’s foreign policy is guided by the principle of “peace at home, peace in the world,” inherited from the republic’s founder Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, and reaffirmed Turkey’s strong support for the United Nations’ founding values.

Newly elected Speaker Major (Retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed stated that chanting slogans in Parliament is inappropriate and outside parliamentary tradition. He made the remarks on Friday, March 13, after paying tribute to the martyrs at the National Martyrs’ Memorial in Savar. Ahmed noted that while walkouts are a recognized parliamentary practice, maintaining discipline is essential, and slogan chanting should not occur inside the chamber.

He emphasized that Bangladesh has achieved a democratic Parliament through great sacrifice and expressed hope that lawmakers will work together to fulfill the people’s aspirations. The Speaker also pledged to ensure impartial conduct in parliamentary proceedings, comparing his approach to neutral umpiring in cricket.

Earlier that morning, Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed and Deputy Speaker Barrister Kaiser Kamal paid homage to the martyrs of the Liberation War, observed a minute of silence, and signed the memorial’s visitor book.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited Mirza Abbas, a member of the BNP National Standing Committee, at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka on Friday after Jumma prayers. During the visit, he inquired about Abbas’s health condition, spoke with his family members, and instructed officials to arrange for his treatment in Singapore as soon as possible.

Afroza Abbas, president of the Jatiyatabadi Mohila Dal and wife of Mirza Abbas, along with attending doctors, were present at the hospital during the visit. Earlier in the day, BNP announced that Mirza Abbas would be flown to Singapore at 6 p.m. for advanced treatment at the Neuroscience Department of the National University Hospital.

Mirza Abbas had been admitted to Evercare Hospital on Wednesday night after suddenly falling ill and losing consciousness at his residence in Bashundhara, Dhaka.

Speaker of the 13th National Parliament Major (Retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed and Deputy Speaker Kaiser Kamal paid deep respects to the martyrs of Bangladesh’s Liberation War at the National Memorial in Savar on Friday morning. They laid floral wreaths, observed a moment of silence, and signed the visitors’ book to honor the memory of those who sacrificed their lives for independence.

Speaking to the media, Speaker Hafiz Uddin described his role in parliament as neutral, comparing it to that of a cricket umpire. He emphasized his tolerance toward the opposition and noted that he had resigned from his party to perform his duties impartially. He expressed confidence that the government, elected by the people, would build a happy and prosperous nation with parliament as its center.

The Speaker also recalled former President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, and paid tribute to those who lost their lives in movements against authoritarian rule over the past 17 years.

An attempt was made to file a case against Asif Mahmud and other coordinators of the anti-discrimination student movement for their roles during the July Revolution. The court did not accept the case. The National Citizen Party (NCP) and its convenor, Md Nahid Islam, who is also the opposition chief whip, condemned the move in a statement released to the media on Friday, calling it alarming and reprehensible in the context of the new Bangladesh formed after the mass uprising.

The statement described the attempt as a politically motivated attack not against individuals but against the spirit of the July Revolution, the anti-fascist struggle, and the young leadership that emerged from it. It said the anti-discrimination student movement symbolizes equality, justice, human dignity, democracy, and resistance to fascism for the country’s youth.

The NCP urged the government and relevant authorities to take effective measures to stop such attempts and to act legally against the defeated forces allegedly involved in conspiracies. The party reaffirmed its commitment to resist any fascist activities.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has advised that his political adviser and BNP Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas be taken to Singapore for advanced medical treatment. The Prime Minister instructed the foreign minister to make necessary arrangements. The information was shared by BNP Standing Committee member and Minister for Social Welfare, Women and Children Affairs Professor Dr. A Z M Zahid Hossain after visiting Mirza Abbas at the hospital.

BNP Secretary General and Minister for Local Government and Cooperatives Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, along with Standing Committee member Abdul Moin Khan, also visited Abbas. According to BNP Media Cell member Shayrul Kabir Khan, Abbas’s family decided to move him to Singapore following doctors’ advice. He is scheduled to be flown by air ambulance at 6 p.m. to the National University Hospital (NUH) in Singapore.

Family sources said Mirza Abbas lost consciousness during iftar on Wednesday and was admitted to a hospital later that night after his condition did not improve. He is currently receiving treatment at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka.

Large crowds gathered across Iran on Quds Day to express solidarity with Palestinians. Demonstrations took place in major cities including Tehran, Khorramabad, Isfahan, Golestan, Yazd, Mashhad, and Zahedan. Participants carried flags and portraits of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei and his late father Ali Khamenei, according to footage shared by Iranian state media.

Reuters reported that in Tehran, demonstrators burned effigies of U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while chanting slogans against the United States and Israel. Footage from Fars News Agency showed people striking coffins wrapped in U.S. and Israeli flags with nails. The rallies occurred amid ongoing Israeli military attacks, with Iranian state media also reporting explosions in Tehran, Isfahan, and other regions.

The events underscored Iran’s continued public support for Palestinians and opposition to Israel and the United States, coinciding with heightened regional tensions.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a warning against any new anti-government protests, saying it will take even harsher measures than those used in January. The statement was broadcast on state television on Friday, signaling the government’s intent to prevent renewed demonstrations across the country.

According to the Human Rights Activist News Agency, more than 7,000 people were killed during the January protests. Iranian authorities have blamed the violence on ‘terrorists’ allegedly working for Israel and the United States. Several human rights organizations have accused Iranian security forces of deliberately firing on protesters during those events.

The report also noted that U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Iranians to rise against their government and overthrow the ruling system, adding to the international political tension surrounding Iran’s internal unrest.

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he is no longer interested in receiving the Nobel Prize. He made the comment in a telephone interview with the Washington Examiner, according to a report published on March 13, 2026. When asked whether the topic came up in his recent conversations with foreign leaders, Trump replied that he does not discuss the Nobel Prize and added that he is not interested in it.

Previously, Trump had repeatedly expressed his desire to win the Nobel Prize and claimed that he deserved it. He had stated several times that he stopped eight wars but was still denied the Nobel Peace Prize by the Nobel Committee. On social media, Trump wrote that it did not matter because he had saved millions of lives.

The remarks mark a shift from Trump’s earlier position, suggesting a change in his public stance toward the Nobel Prize.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is scheduled to visit BNP Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas, who is undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka. According to Deputy Press Secretary Sujan Mahmud, the visit will take place after Friday prayers. Mirza Abbas is currently in the hospital’s neuro ICU under close observation by doctors.

Social Welfare, Women and Children Affairs Minister Dr. A Z M Zahid Hossain stated that the Prime Minister has been regularly monitoring Mirza Abbas’s health updates. A medical board comprising senior neuro specialists has been formed to oversee his treatment, and preparations have been made for possible transfer abroad if necessary.

Mirza Abbas was admitted to Evercare Hospital on Wednesday night after losing consciousness. On Thursday night, several senior political leaders, including Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Zahid Hossain, and Abdul Moyeen Khan, visited him and discussed his condition with the medical board.

US Senator Lindsey Graham has dismissed the possibility of deploying American ground troops in Iran, saying such a move is unnecessary. Speaking to reporters in Washington, D.C., the Republican senator stated that the ongoing conflict is expected to continue for several more weeks. He emphasized that the war’s objective is to ensure Iran cannot resume uranium production, destroy its missile development capabilities, and prevent it from reviving its nuclear program.

Graham noted that the conflict is not nearing an immediate end and that achieving these goals will take additional time. He added that the situation would be reassessed after several weeks of operations. His remarks come as tensions remain high in the region, with reports of related incidents in Iraq and Oman.

The senator’s comments, reported by Al Jazeera, underline a strategic focus on targeted military objectives rather than a full-scale ground deployment in Iran.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf criticized US President Donald Trump for supporting what he described as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s expansionist delusions. In a social media post following the crash of a US military refueling aircraft in Iraq, Ghalibaf said that families of American soldiers have the right to know why their children are being sacrificed for such causes.

The post also referenced convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, noting his past association with Trump and alleged links to Israeli intelligence. Ghalibaf’s remarks came amid heightened tensions following the incident involving a US KC-135 refueling aircraft.

According to a statement from the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the crash occurred during “Operation Epic Fury” in friendly airspace. Two aircraft were involved; one crashed in western Iraq while the other landed safely. Rescue operations are ongoing.