The Bangladesh Coast Guard has detained a member of the Dayal Bahini armed group along with weapons and ammunition during an operation in the Sundarbans. The arrest took place on Tuesday morning near the Shibsa River area under Dacope Police Station in Khulna. The operation was conducted by personnel from the Coast Guard’s Mongla base and Nolian outpost, following a tip-off. The detainee was identified as Abdul Halim, aged 36.

Based on information provided by Halim, the Coast Guard later recovered a single-barrel gun and four rounds of live cartridges from the Takatola canal area under Dacope Police Station. Officials confirmed that Halim is a resident of Shyamnagar upazila in Satkhira district and has long been associated with the Dayal Bahini group. He allegedly supplied weapons, ammunition, and other materials to bandits operating in the region.

The Coast Guard stated that legal proceedings are underway against the detained individual.

Dhaka University authorities have expelled three students for six months after finding them involved in the harassment of two women near the TSC area. The disciplinary action was taken by Proctor Professor Saifuddin Ahmed based on the recommendation of an investigation committee. The expelled students are Shahriar Islam Tushar from Theatre and Performance Studies, Rakib Ahmed from World Religions and Culture, and Shahriar Tanzil from Anthropology.

The incident occurred early on February 24 near the Raju Memorial Sculpture, where two women and two men were allegedly harassed by several students. A video of the incident went viral on social media, showing one student approaching a woman with a bamboo stick. The victims later filed a written complaint with the proctor’s office, leading to the formation of a three-member inquiry committee.

According to the proctor, CCTV footage confirmed that the accused students intimidated the victims and struck one of the men with a helmet, though no clear evidence was found of direct physical assault on the women. The university administration stated that the disciplinary action was taken after verifying the students’ involvement.

Bangladesh Bank Governor Mostakur Rahman has affirmed that the recovery of funds laundered abroad during the previous Awami League government will continue under the interim administration and beyond. Speaking at a meeting with chief executives of 37 banks on Tuesday, he said political pressure would not halt the process, emphasizing that retrieving public money remains the central priority. The meeting reviewed progress on repatriating illicit funds and discussed next steps for the banking sector.

Association of Bankers Bangladesh (ABB) Chairman and City Bank Managing Director Masrur Arefin told reporters that banks accused of involvement in money laundering have already hired eight to ten international law firms to pursue legal cases abroad. He noted that legal experts estimate the recovery process could take three to five years, but expressed optimism about eventual success.

The interim government has also formed 11 investigation teams to probe alleged corruption, bribery, and money laundering involving former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s family and ten major business groups. The Anti-Corruption Commission leads the investigations, supported by the CID, NBR, BFIU, and the Attorney General’s Office.

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.

World Bank’s Director for Bangladesh and Bhutan, Jean Pesme, met with Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milan in Dhaka on Tuesday to discuss strengthening cooperation between Bangladesh and the World Bank in accelerating education sector reforms and improving overall education quality.

During the meeting, the minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening education from primary to higher levels, emphasizing that improving quality and expediting ongoing development projects remain top priorities. Both sides reviewed current World Bank-supported initiatives and discussed key challenges such as literacy, teacher training, and student performance.

The meeting also explored future collaboration areas including digital education, skill development, multimedia and smart classrooms, and enhanced research support in universities. The minister expressed gratitude for the World Bank’s continued partnership and reiterated the government’s determination to modernize and reform the education system.

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.

Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milan, MP, held a meeting with Ji Soon Song, Director of the Human and Social Development Division of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), at the Ministry of Education on Tuesday. The discussion focused on the development of Bangladesh’s education sector, particularly technical and vocational education and training, teacher training, and various primary education programs.

The meeting also covered ADB’s ongoing and potential assistance programs, future education development plans, and ways to strengthen cooperation aligned with the government’s priority initiatives. Both sides discussed possible new programs to enhance primary education.

Minister Milan emphasized the importance of international development partners in improving the quality of education and praised ADB’s ongoing support. Ji Soon Song commended the government’s initiatives in the education sector and reaffirmed ADB’s commitment to continue its cooperation in line with national priorities.

The price of the US dollar rose sharply in Bangladesh on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Banks that had been buying dollars from foreign exchange houses at Tk 122.30–122.35 are now paying Tk 122.90. As a result, the import rate has climbed to Tk 123, up from Tk 122.50 a week earlier. According to bank sources, the increase is linked to higher demand for dollars ahead of a seven-day Eid holiday when banks will remain closed.

Officials explained that importers are rushing to settle letters of credit before the holiday period. The situation has been compounded by the ongoing war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, which has disrupted industries and bank branches in Middle Eastern regions with large Bangladeshi communities. Foreign remittance houses are offering higher rates due to this uncertainty, further pushing up the dollar price.

A senior business executive warned that the sudden rise could fuel inflation, while a deputy managing director of a private bank urged the central bank to act promptly to prevent a dollar shortage. Bangladesh Bank data show the interbank rate rose to Tk 122.58, and the open market rate reached Tk 125.80.

Professor Dr. Prabhat Chandra Biswas has been appointed as the acting Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) in Bangladesh. The appointment was announced on Tuesday through a notification issued by the Health Services Division of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. According to the order, the BCS (Health) cadre officer has been transferred from his current position and assigned as DGHS Director General (Grade-1). The order, issued in the public interest, takes immediate effect.

Before this appointment, Dr. Biswas served as a professor in the Department of Urology at Dhaka Medical College. He has long been involved in the treatment and surgery of kidney, urinary tract, and prostate diseases, and is recognized as a specialist in urology services in the country. He holds MBBS, MPH, and MS degrees in Urology and has received special training in minimally invasive surgery.

With nearly three decades of experience in medical service and academia, Dr. Biswas is also active in professional organizations and serves as an executive committee member of the Dhaka University Alumni Association.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami issued a statement on March 10, 2026, clarifying reports about a letter sent from the office of the party’s Ameer and Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The party’s Secretary General and former MP, Mia Golam Porwar, said the incident occurred about two weeks earlier when Professor Dr. Mahmudul Hasan, then serving as the Ameer’s foreign affairs adviser, sent the letter. He added that Mahmudul Hasan included content beyond the Ameer’s directives, particularly regarding the minister’s rank, which was not authorized.

According to the statement, once the issue came to the party’s attention, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman took immediate action. Professor Mahmudul Hasan was formally relieved of his duties on March 2, and Barrister Mir Ahmad Bin Kasem (Arman), MP for Dhaka-14, was appointed as the new foreign affairs adviser to the Leader of the Opposition.

Mia Golam Porwar emphasized that Jamaat-e-Islami believes in responsible, transparent, and accountable political conduct and acts promptly to correct any misunderstandings. He urged all concerned to present accurate information to avoid further confusion.

Singer Asif Akbar has been acquitted in a case filed over possession of foreign liquor without a license. The verdict was delivered on Monday, March 9, by Judge Ayesha Akhter Mousumi of Dhaka Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court-2 after concluding the final arguments. The case had been ongoing for eight years. Following the verdict, Asif expressed satisfaction, saying the allegation was baseless and that he had received justice after a long legal battle.

According to court sources, the prosecution failed to prove the charges, leading to Asif’s acquittal. The case originated from a 2018 incident when four bottles of foreign liquor were recovered from his office during his arrest in another case. A separate case was later filed at Tejgaon Police Station under the Narcotics Control Act of 2018.

Asif stated that he respected the court process and refrained from politicizing the issue. He thanked his family, fans, and supporters for enduring the long ordeal, calling the verdict a relief for them all.