Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced on Monday at the Secretariat that the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has invited the main opposition, Jamaat-e-Islami, to nominate a candidate for the position of Deputy Speaker in the National Parliament. He said the proposal was made as part of a political understanding under the July National Charter, and both the Speaker and Deputy Speaker could be elected on the same day. The minister explained that although the ruling party could field candidates for both positions, it chose not to do so in the spirit of political goodwill. He added that the government had verbally offered the opposition the opportunity to select the Deputy Speaker. According to the July National Charter, one of two Deputy Speaker posts would go to the opposition, though the current structure allows for one. Salahuddin Ahmed also stated that 133 ordinances issued during the interim government would be presented in Parliament as a constitutional requirement, and their acceptance or rejection would be decided through parliamentary discussions.

An inspector of the Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) was shot during an anti-drug operation at Syedabad Bus Terminal under Jatrabari Police Station in Dhaka on Monday, March 2, 2026. The injured officer, identified as Siddiqur Rahman, 40, was struck in the left leg when suspected drug dealers opened fire after detecting the presence of a DNC special team from the Khilgaon region. He was immediately taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where doctors confirmed he is out of danger but preparing for surgery to remove the bullet. Following the incident, a tense atmosphere prevailed in Syedabad and nearby areas. Police from Jatrabari Station and additional DNC forces launched a combing operation to apprehend the attackers. Eyewitnesses reported panic among commuters as gunfire erupted in the crowded terminal. A senior DNC official reaffirmed the agency’s zero-tolerance stance on drugs and vowed legal action against those responsible, stating that the suspects have been identified and the operation to arrest them is ongoing.

Iran’s Red Crescent Society reported that the death toll from United States and Israeli attacks across the country has risen to 555. In Tehran’s Niloufar Square, at least 20 people were killed in an Israeli strike that also damaged Gandhi Hospital and a police building. Explosions were also reported in eastern and western Iran, with fears that both military and civilian areas were targeted. According to Iran’s Fars news agency, two people were killed in the central city of Sanandaj, where several residential buildings near a police station were destroyed. In the southern city of Minab, a joint US-Israeli strike on a primary girls’ school killed about 180 people. Al Jazeera reported that the attack occurred on Saturday, with updated casualty figures released Monday morning. The widespread nature of the attacks and the high civilian toll have raised concerns about escalating violence across Iran, though official responses or international reactions were not detailed in the reports.

Three members of a fraud ring arrested in Gobindaganj, Gaibandha, were presented before the Amli Gobindaganj (Chowki) Court on March 1, 2026, following a police case. The accused were identified as Didarul Mia, 21, Liton Akand, 26, and Moktar Ali, 19. Police confirmed the arrests under FIR No. 32 dated July 22, 2025, and GR Case No. 331. The arrests followed a special operation led by Second Officer Mir Kayes in Taluk Rahimapur area of Darbast Union. During the operation, police and joint forces detained two suspects while others fled. A search of the house led to the seizure of one smartphone, three button phones, and a white Tenda router. Preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspects impersonated government officials to defraud citizens of social allowance funds through mobile payment services. Police stated that the investigation is ongoing and requested that the accused remain in custody until its completion. The case is being overseen by Gobindaganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge Mozammel Haque.

The United Kingdom is preparing to evacuate its citizens from the Middle East, according to Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper. She stated that around 300,000 British nationals have registered their presence in the region. Cooper told Sky News that the government is considering a wide range of options, including working with the travel industry and, if necessary, organizing official evacuation operations. Cooper added that the British government hopes to see airspace reopen soon. In coordination with the travel sector, rapid deployment teams will be sent to ensure the safe removal of citizens. The statement comes as the UK monitors developments in the region and seeks to maintain readiness for potential emergency responses. The move reflects growing concern over safety conditions in the Middle East, where recent incidents have heightened security risks for foreign nationals, prompting London to prepare contingency measures for its citizens.

A Supreme Court lawyer, Barrister A S M Shahriar Kabir, has sent a letter to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman requesting that President Md. Shahabuddin be prevented from delivering a speech at the opening session of Parliament. The letter, submitted on Monday, March 2, 2026, argues that the move is necessary to uphold the spirit of the July uprising. According to the letter, President Shahabuddin failed to take action during the July mass uprising and did not take effective measures against the previous Awami League government. It also claims that in a February 20 interview with a private media outlet, the President misrepresented the truth and disrespected the ideals of the July revolution. The lawyer asserts that by doing so, the President violated his oath and lost the legal right to continue in office. The letter concludes by urging the Prime Minister to ensure that the President is not allowed to convene or address Parliament, describing the request as reflecting both personal and public sentiment.

Israeli army chief Herzi Halevi indicated that the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon could continue for several more days. He made the remarks in a video statement released on Monday, which was later shared on social media by the Israeli military. His comments followed a series of rocket attacks by Hezbollah on Israel and subsequent Israeli airstrikes on Lebanese territory. According to Lebanon’s Ministry of Health, at least 31 people were killed and 149 others injured in the Israeli airstrikes. The ministry reported that many of the wounded were civilians and that hospitals across the country were treating the injured. Officials warned that the death toll could rise as several victims remained in critical condition. The Israeli military described its operations as an offensive campaign against Hezbollah, signaling that the confrontation may persist as both sides continue cross-border attacks.

Prime Minister Tareq Rahman has directed the launch of a separate bus service for women in Dhaka. The instruction was given on Monday afternoon at the Secretariat during a meeting with Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Robiul Islam, according to the Prime Minister’s Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman. The Prime Minister reviewed the current state of road transport and issued necessary directives, including the introduction of a dedicated women’s bus service in the capital. In the same meeting, the Prime Minister also discussed other development matters. The Housing and Public Works Minister was instructed to complete renovation and improvement work at the mausoleum of martyred President Ziaur Rahman in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar before the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr. The directives reflect the government’s focus on urban transport reform and infrastructure development in Dhaka. The move to introduce a women-only bus service aims to enhance safety and accessibility for female commuters in the capital, aligning with broader efforts to improve Dhaka’s traffic and transport management.

Hassan Khomeini, grandson of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini and a potential candidate for Iran’s next Supreme Leader, has called on citizens to stay present in the streets and mosques. According to Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, he urged people not to leave these spaces even for a moment, emphasizing that the nation’s strength lies in the hearts and presence of its people. He further stated that everyone should remain in mosques until the conflict ends, filling them as symbols of unity and resistance. Khomeini described city mosques and squares as the country’s strong foundations, urging citizens to occupy every square while wearing black and carrying Imam Hussein’s flags. Although Hassan Khomeini holds no official position and has limited influence within Iran’s security or ruling establishment, he is known for being less hardline than many of his peers. His name was removed from the 2016 Experts Assembly election list, reflecting his complex standing within Iran’s political landscape.

Several US military aircraft crashed in Kuwait on Monday, according to the country’s Ministry of Defense. The ministry confirmed that all crew members survived the incidents. Videos circulating on Monday showed one of the warplanes on fire as it descended. CNN reported receiving footage showing a warplane crashing, with one pilot managing to eject safely. The crashes occurred within about 10 kilometers of the US Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait. However, it remains unclear how the aircraft went down or which branch of the US military they belonged to. The US military has not yet issued any official comment regarding the crashes, and investigations into the cause have not been confirmed.

Bangladesh Railway will start selling advance train tickets for the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr from Tuesday, March 3. On the first day, tickets for March 13 journeys will be available. According to the railway schedule, tickets for March 14 to 19 will be released sequentially from March 4 to March 9. All tickets for Eid travel will be sold exclusively online this year. To make the ticket purchase process easier for passengers, Bangladesh Railway has decided that tickets for intercity trains operating in the western region will be available from 8 a.m., while tickets for trains in the eastern region will go on sale from 2 p.m. The decision aims to streamline the ticketing process and manage the high demand for train travel during the Eid holiday period.

US President Donald Trump told The New York Times on Sunday that he has a short list of three names he considers suitable to lead Iran. He described them as 'very good choices' but declined to reveal their identities, saying he would not disclose the names until the process was complete. The statement followed a joint US-Israel military operation launched on Saturday morning that reportedly led to the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several senior Iranian officials. Trump claimed that the attack killed 48 top Iranian leaders. The developments mark a major escalation in tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Further details about the potential leadership transition in Iran or the next steps in US policy were not disclosed in the report.

The Government of Bangladesh has assured full support for the crew of the national flag carrier vessel ‘Banglar Joyjatra’, currently stationed at Jebel Ali Port in the United Arab Emirates. In a video message on Monday, March 2, 2026, Minister of Shipping, Road Transport and Bridges, and Railways Sheikh Robiul Alam praised the sailors’ courage and professionalism amid a tense situation, calling their conduct a source of national pride. The minister expressed hope that the ongoing crisis would soon be resolved, allowing the 31-member crew to continue their duties safely. He confirmed that the sailors’ families have been contacted and that Prime Minister Tarek Rahman is personally monitoring the situation through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) has established a special control cell at its Chattogram headquarters to support the crew and their families, maintaining regular virtual communication with the vessel. The minister added that the Bangladesh Embassy in Dubai is overseeing the matter continuously, while local agents and expatriate entrepreneurs are on standby to assist if needed. Ensuring the sailors’ safety and morale remains the government’s top priority.

An Iranian Shahed-136 drone struck Saudi Arabia’s Aramco oil refinery in Ras Tanura, causing a temporary shutdown of operations. The attack led to a limited fire that was quickly brought under control, and no casualties have been reported so far. The incident comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East, where Iran has recently launched missile and drone attacks targeting Gulf countries and Israel. The Ras Tanura refinery, located in eastern Saudi Arabia and operated by Aramco, is one of the world’s largest and most important oil export centers, processing over 550,000 barrels of crude oil daily. It includes extensive refining units, storage tanks, pipelines, and a major port for international oil shipments. Given Ras Tanura’s central role in global energy supply, any disruption there could affect international crude oil prices and contribute to instability in the global energy market.

An allegation has surfaced in Ramganj upazila of Lakshmipur district that a man named Billal Hossain, identifying himself as a youth leader, has occupied a government canal and is constructing a permanent building. The incident occurred in Brahmpara village of Kanchanpur Union, where Billal, a tea seller, has reportedly been continuing the construction for about a month along the Ramganj-Hajiganj road at Katakhali without any official intervention. Local residents said Billal has been using his claimed political identity to exert influence and continue the work. In response, Billal stated that many influential people have already occupied government canals and built structures, and he is doing the same on Water Development Board property. He added that some people visited the site but did not ask him to stop the work. Ramganj Upazila Nirbahi Officer Farashid Bin Enam confirmed receiving reports about the illegal occupation at Katakhali and said that legal action will be taken soon.