Prime Minister Tarique Rahman stated that Shaheed Ziaur Rahman’s role in Bangladesh’s Liberation War remains unparalleled and cannot be concealed. He made the remarks on Friday at a discussion organized by the BNP at the Engineers Institution auditorium in Dhaka, marking the country’s Independence and National Day. Tarique Rahman said that Ziaur Rahman and his contributions to the nation had been undermined in various ways in the past. He referred to Zia’s 1972 essay titled ‘The Liberation of a Nation,’ published shortly after the war, noting that no freedom fighter had objected to its content at the time. He emphasized that this acceptance demonstrated Ziaur Rahman’s unique place in the Liberation War. Tarique Rahman also cautioned against excessive focus on the past, saying that dwelling too much on history can hinder the future, while forgetting it entirely blinds a nation. He urged that discussions and research should not diminish the history of the Liberation War. The Prime Minister concluded by highlighting that despite limited resources, a self-reliant Bangladesh could be achieved through unity and collective effort.

Eighteen people were killed and ten others injured in an attack on a residential area in Qom city, Iran, on the night before March 27, 2026. The incident occurred in the Pardisan neighborhood, according to reports from Iran’s Fars News Agency and Tasnim. Initial reports mentioned six deaths, which were later updated to eighteen. The Iranian Red Crescent Society confirmed that rescue operations had been carried out for the victims. According to the Iranian Red Crescent, the death toll from U.S.–Israeli attacks that began on February 28 has surpassed 1,900, with at least 20,000 Iranians reported killed. The latest attack adds to the ongoing violence affecting multiple regions in Iran. The information was reported by Al Jazeera. The situation underscores the continuing escalation of hostilities in the region, with Iranian authorities reporting rising civilian casualties amid repeated strikes on residential areas.

Home Minister and BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed stated that the events of 1971 will never align with any other part of Bangladesh’s history. He made the remarks on Friday afternoon at a BNP discussion meeting held at the Engineers Institute auditorium in Ramna, Dhaka, marking Independence Day. During his speech, Ahmed emphasized that no one should attempt to take away the victory or role of others, but that all must first honor 1971 and uphold the history of Bangladesh’s independence and liberation war. He added that while movements have overthrown autocratic governments, the state itself was achieved through the sacrifice of countless lives and must be protected from any future authoritarian resurgence. Ahmed further stressed the need to continue democratic practices and foster a culture of dialogue and consensus in parliament to advance the state and preserve its sovereignty.

President Md. Shahabuddin is scheduled to begin a four-day official visit to his home district Pabna on Saturday. According to a letter signed by his protocol officer Abul Kalam Md. Lutfur Rahman, the visit will start at 12:15 p.m. when the President departs from Bangabhaban for Tejgaon helipad and then flies by helicopter to Pabna Cadet College field. Upon arrival, he will receive a guard of honor at the Pabna Circuit House and stay overnight there. On Sunday morning, the President will visit the graves of his parents at Arifpur central cemetery and later meet local journalists at the Pabna Press Club in the evening. On Monday, he will visit the Bhabanipur Mosque in Pabna Sadar and spend the evening at his residence in the Jubilee Tank area. On Tuesday morning, he will again receive a guard of honor at the Circuit House before returning to Dhaka by helicopter. The city’s main roads and landmarks are being decorated, and strict security measures have been implemented. This marks the President’s first visit to Pabna since the formation of the new government.

BNP Secretary General and Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that anti-liberation forces are re-emerging 55 years after Bangladesh’s independence. He alleged that those who collaborated with Pakistani forces and were involved in crimes against women during the Liberation War are now engaged in new conspiracies. He urged everyone to remain vigilant against such activities. He made these remarks on Friday afternoon at a discussion meeting organized by the BNP at the Engineers Institution auditorium in Dhaka, marking the Great Independence and National Day. Mirza Fakhrul stated that the BNP has fought for 18 years without bowing down and continues its struggle. He added that the Prime Minister envisions building a new Bangladesh, and under her leadership, that dream will be realized. The event was part of BNP’s observance of Independence Day, emphasizing the party’s continued political stance and call for national unity against divisive forces.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman stated that a self-reliant Bangladesh can be achieved if all citizens work together in unity. He made the remarks on Friday afternoon at a discussion meeting organized by the BNP at the Engineers Institution auditorium in Dhaka, marking the occasion of the Great Independence and National Day. The Prime Minister emphasized that no discussion, criticism, or research should undermine the history of the Liberation War. He acknowledged that while aspirations are limitless, resources remain limited, and therefore collective effort is essential for national self-reliance. Earlier in the event, Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir highlighted the BNP’s long struggle over the past 18 years and expressed optimism about building a new Bangladesh under the Prime Minister’s leadership. He also warned that anti-liberation forces, who once collaborated with Pakistani invaders, are again becoming active and urged everyone to remain vigilant. The event underscored themes of unity, vigilance, and national reconstruction as Bangladesh marked its 55th year of independence.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a new warning urging people to leave areas near US military bases in the Middle East. The statement, released through the IRGC-linked Fars News Agency, accused the United States and Israel of using civilian zones and innocent people as human shields. It also alleged that the United States was responsible for killing civilians and Iranian officials. According to the report, the IRGC has made several similar warnings since the start of the ongoing conflict. On March 14, it had previously advised residents living near US industrial facilities in the region to evacuate. However, in this latest warning, the IRGC did not specify any particular location. The renewed alert comes amid escalating tensions and continued hostilities in the region, with Iran, Israel, and the United States all involved in the broader conflict dynamics.

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Iran has allowed ten oil tankers linked to the United States to pass through the Strait of Hormuz this week. He made the statement on Thursday during a cabinet meeting, describing the move as a gift from Tehran to Washington. According to Trump, the tankers were sailing under Pakistan’s flag. Iran stated that it is sincere about pursuing dialogue and that the decision to permit the passage of eight large oil tankers through the strategic waterway demonstrates this intent. Later, two additional Pakistan-flagged vessels were also allowed to pass, bringing the total to ten. The Iranian side framed the move as part of its effort to show goodwill in ongoing diplomatic contexts. The development comes amid broader regional tensions, though the source did not specify any immediate diplomatic or economic consequences following the tankers’ passage.

The Bangladesh Navy has issued a recruitment notice for its 2026 batch, inviting applications for 450 positions across various sailor and MODC (Navy) categories. According to the announcement, the posts include DE or UC (Seaman, Communication, and Technical), Medical, Regulating, Writer, Store, MODC (Navy), Cook, Steward, and Topas. The application process began on March 18 and will continue until April 20. The distribution of vacancies includes 300 for DE or UC (Seaman, Communication, and Technical), 18 for Medical, 15 for Regulating, 18 for Writer, 16 for Store, 8 for MODC (Navy), 35 for Cook, 20 for Steward, and 20 for Topas. Applicants must not have any criminal record, pending court cases, or dual citizenship, and cannot have been dismissed from the armed forces or government service. Interested candidates must apply online through the official website www.joinnavy.navy.mil.bd. After verifying eligibility, applicants must pay a 300 taka examination fee via bank or mobile banking before completing and submitting the online form. The printed ‘Sailor 1’ form must be brought on the examination day.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has announced recruitment for the position of 'Sipahi (GD)' under its 105th batch. Interested candidates can apply online until April 2, 2026, by completing a six-step application process and paying a fee of 56 taka through banking or mobile banking channels. The recruitment test schedule and venue will be communicated later via SMS. According to the announcement, applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 in SSC or equivalent and 2.50 in HSC or equivalent examinations. Eligible candidates must be between 18 and 23 years of age as of July 19, 2026, with specific physical and vision standards for male and female candidates, including height, weight, and chest measurements. Only unmarried candidates are eligible to apply. The salary range for the position is between 9,000 and 21,800 taka under the 2015 national pay scale, along with allowances for rations, clothing, housing, medical, and other benefits as per regulations.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman attended a discussion meeting organized by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to mark the Great Independence and National Day. The event took place on Friday at 3:50 p.m. at the Engineers Institution auditorium in the capital, Dhaka. The meeting was presided over by BNP Secretary General and Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. Several central leaders of the BNP were also scheduled to deliver speeches at the event. The gathering was part of the party’s observance of the national day, highlighting its political activities around the occasion. The source did not provide further details about the content of the speeches or any specific announcements made during the program.

Niti Dutta Chakma, an organizer of the United People's Democratic Front (Democratic), was shot dead in Khagrachhari’s Panchhari upazila on Friday morning. The incident occurred around 8 a.m. in the Sutakormpara area of the upazila. The organization’s central organizing secretary, Amarjyoti Chakma, confirmed the death and blamed their rival political group, the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF), for the attack. The report, published by local outlet Amar Desh, identified the killing as part of ongoing political rivalry in the region. The UPDF (Democratic) and the original UPDF have long been known as opposing factions within the same political sphere in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, though the source did not elaborate further on the motive or immediate aftermath of the shooting. Further details about the circumstances of the attack or any official investigation were not available at the time of reporting.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wedeful has said that preparations are underway for direct talks between the United States and Iran. According to him, representatives from both countries are planning to meet in Pakistan. In an interview with Deutschlandfunk Radio, Wedeful stated that there had already been indirect communication between the two sides and that they are now preparing for a direct meeting, which he believes will take place soon. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump said that Iran must take the initiative to persuade him to stop the war, adding that the decision now rests with Iran’s leaders and that he is not interested in reaching any agreement. However, Iranian state media reported that the country’s leadership remains skeptical about Washington’s sincerity in pursuing talks. The planned meeting, if held, could mark a significant step in easing tensions between the two nations, though mutual distrust remains a major obstacle according to the source.

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested two individuals in connection with the shooting death of Jubo Dal leader Golam Kibria in Dhaka’s Mirpur Pallabi area. According to a message from RAB’s Legal and Media Wing on Friday, the suspects were detained with a foreign revolver and ammunition. RAB stated that the arrestees were involved in the killing mission, and further details would be disclosed at a press conference at the RAB-4 headquarters. Kibria, who served as the member secretary of Pallabi Thana Jubo Dal and was also involved in the medical equipment trade, was shot dead on November 17 of the previous year. Three masked assailants entered a hardware and sanitary store in Mirpur’s Block B and shot him at close range before fleeing in a battery-run rickshaw, injuring the driver while escaping. Following the incident, Kibria’s wife, Sabiha Akter Dina, filed a murder case with Pallabi Police Station, naming five accused and mentioning seven to eight unidentified individuals as being involved in the attack.

Since the onset of the war, Iran has significantly increased its oil revenue, earning about $139 million per day in March, up from $115 million in February. The country has benefited from rising global oil prices and reduced price discounts on its Iranian Light crude, which is now sold at only $2.10 below Brent, the narrowest gap in nearly a year. Iran’s oil exports have reached around 1.6 million barrels per day, close to pre-war levels, with tankers loading at Kharg Island and passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Despite U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, Iran has maintained its economic flow, weakening the impact of military pressure. The United States has temporarily suspended some sanctions on Iranian oil shipments to stabilize global prices. Richard Nephew of Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy noted that current U.S. actions appear to encourage Iranian oil sales rather than restrict them. Iran is also exporting from the Jask terminal outside the Strait of Hormuz and collecting up to $2 million in transit fees from commercial vessels passing through the strait.