A suspected robber was killed and seven others were injured in a mob beating early Saturday in Palashi village under Puthia upazila of Rajshahi. According to police, the group of eight allegedly entered the village in a truck carrying lock-cutting tools and local weapons, apparently preparing for a robbery. Villagers, suspecting their intent, detained them and beat them before setting fire to their pickup van. The injured were taken to Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, where one was declared dead. Rajshahi Superintendent of Police Mohammad Naimul Hasan confirmed the incident, stating that the group had entered the village at dawn with tools and weapons. He said a case would be filed soon and that the injured suspects would be shown arrested once their condition improves. The police have begun an investigation into the incident, focusing on the circumstances of the mob attack and the alleged robbery attempt.

Three individuals, including Shamim Hossain, general secretary of the Mongla Government College unit of the student organization Chhatra Dal, were arrested in Mongla, Bagerhat, on March 1 under the Cyber Security Ordinance 2025. The arrests were made by the Jessore Detective Branch (DB) police during separate operations in the Port Municipality area based on secret information. The detainees were identified as Shamim Hossain (26), Rubel Hawlader (24), and Shahadat Gazi (30), all residents of the municipality. Authorities reported finding evidence on their mobile phones linking them to online scam and gambling platforms. The suspects allegedly used SIM cards registered under different national identity numbers while operating the scam. Police have begun legal proceedings and are examining seized devices for further evidence. Bagerhat district DB officials stated that strict measures against online fraud and cybercrime will continue. Local residents expressed concern that such illegal activities could harm the community’s social and economic stability.

The Arafat Rahman Koko Memorial Trust Foundation has for the first time recognized athletes for their special contributions to sports. A total of nine current and former athletes received the 'Arafat Rahman Koko Memorial Award' at a ceremony held at the Le Méridien Hotel in Dhaka. State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque attended as chief guest and presented each awardee with a crest and a cash prize of 100,000 taka. The foundation, established in memory of the late Arafat Rahman Koko, introduced this award to honor achievements across different sports disciplines. Among the recipients were former national cricket captain Habibul Bashar Sumon, women’s cricketer Marufa Akter, former footballer Alfaz Ahmed, and national women’s footballer Rituparna Chakma. Organizers expressed hope that the award would become one of the country’s most prestigious sports honors. Award recipients expressed joy at receiving the recognition, saying it would inspire them to perform even better in the future. The state minister noted plans to expand the award to an international level in coming years to further promote a sports-friendly environment in Bangladesh.

More than 115,000 Australian citizens are stranded across the Middle East after air routes were closed due to conflict sparked by U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, according to Australian authorities. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the government hopes to repatriate citizens once commercial flights resume, as that would be the most feasible large-scale option. Wong told reporters that the ongoing conflict has caused casualties and led to the closure of regional airspace, preventing both Australian and commercial flights from operating. The government is monitoring the situation and maintaining contact with airlines to assess when flights might restart. An online crisis portal has been launched for Australian citizens, permanent residents, and their close relatives in Israel, Iran, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates to register for assistance. Wong also commented on the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, saying the responsibility for explaining the U.S. and Israeli actions lies with those governments. She added that no one is mourning Khamenei’s death, describing his rule as one marked by brutality against his own people.

Gold prices in Bangladesh have reached a new record after the Bangladesh Jewellers Samity (Bajus) announced another increase. According to a Bajus notice issued on Monday, March 2, 2026, the price of 22-carat gold rose by up to Tk 5,424 per bhori, bringing the new rate to over Tk 274,000. The revised prices took effect from 10:30 a.m. the same day. The notice also detailed updated rates for other categories: 21-carat gold is now priced at Tk 261,682 per bhori, 18-carat at Tk 224,299, and traditional gold at Tk 183,533. Alongside gold, silver prices have also been raised. The new price for 22-carat silver is Tk 7,173 per bhori, while 21-carat, 18-carat, and traditional silver are priced at Tk 6,682, Tk 5,890, and Tk 4,432 respectively. The latest adjustment reflects continued upward movement in the local precious metals market, with Bajus implementing the new rates nationwide from Monday morning.

Seven police officers, including a female constable, were injured in an attack in Nijmaona village of Gazipur’s Sreepur upazila on Sunday evening, March 1. The incident occurred when a team from Tangail Sadar Police Station, assisted by Sreepur police, attempted to arrest two suspects, Monir Hossain and his son Adil, wanted in a kidnapping case. As the suspects were being handcuffed and placed in a police vehicle, their relatives shouted that the officers were fake police and robbers, prompting locals to attack. During the assault, the crowd tried to snatch the detainees from police custody. The injured officers received treatment at Sreepur Upazila Health Complex and were later released. Additional police from Sreepur arrived to control the situation and arrested four people, including the two suspects. Two women were detained in connection with the attack, and a case is being processed. According to local police officials, the situation was brought under control after reinforcements arrived, and legal proceedings are underway regarding the assault and attempted rescue.

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he is willing to meet with Iran’s new leadership following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In an interview with the American media outlet The Atlantic on Sunday, Trump stated that Iran’s new leaders have expressed a desire to engage in talks with the United States, and he has agreed to do so. He added that such discussions should have taken place earlier. The remarks come amid shifting dynamics in Iran after the death of its supreme leader and amid heightened regional tensions. The report also referenced related developments, including Iran’s claim of a missile strike on the Israeli prime minister’s office and U.S. acknowledgment of three aircraft crashes in Kuwait. Additionally, the United States and Gulf allies have described Iran’s recent actions as dangerous. The potential dialogue between Washington and Tehran could mark a significant turn in U.S.–Iran relations, though no timeline or agenda for the talks has yet been disclosed.

An attack took place at the Cable One office in Rangpur city on Sunday evening over control of a cable feed. During the incident, the office manager was assaulted and the general manager was threatened with death by local Jubo Dal leaders. Following the attack, the Jubo Dal expelled two of its district leaders for their alleged involvement, according to a statement issued late that night by the party’s central executive committee. The expelled leaders were identified as Akibul Islam Monu, joint general secretary of Rangpur district Jubo Dal, and Tamjidur Rashid Galib, assistant general secretary. Cable One authorities alleged that pressure was being exerted to transfer feed ownership to Galib, and that his group had previously cut cable lines in Kamalkachna area. The attack reportedly caused damage to equipment and forced staff to flee the office. The expulsion letter stated that both leaders were removed for violating party discipline and acting against its principles. The party urged law enforcement to take legal action and instructed members to avoid any organizational contact with the expelled individuals.

The National Citizens Party (NCP), a youth-led political organization in Bangladesh, has emerged as the only party actively resisting the return of fascism and Indian dominance following the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s 16-year authoritarian rule in July–August 2024. Despite earlier signs of national unity against fascism, the NCP now claims to be the sole force maintaining street-level activism. The party is also pressing for implementation of the July Charter, constitutional reforms, and the establishment of an upper house through a referendum-backed process. NCP leaders accuse the ruling BNP of attempting to rehabilitate the banned Awami League and of failing to uphold commitments to reform. They also allege covert Indian influence in national politics and criticize BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami for their silence on key sovereignty issues. The NCP has vowed to continue its “zero tolerance” stance against fascism and foreign dominance, emphasizing justice for victims of past violence and the July uprising. The party plans nationwide outreach to students and citizens, warning that if parliamentary reform stalls, it will return to street protests to defend democratic and sovereign governance.

The death toll from an attack on a primary girls’ school in Minab, a city in southern Iran, has risen to around 180, according to a report published on Monday morning by Al Jazeera. The attack, reportedly carried out jointly by the United States and Israel, took place on Saturday. Since then, the number of casualties has continued to increase. Hossein Kermanpour, head of public relations at Iran’s Ministry of Health, stated that approximately 180 children were killed in the Israeli strike on the Minab girls’ school. He added that similar missiles had been used just hours earlier in an attack on Tehran’s Gandhi Hospital. The incident has drawn attention amid heightened regional tensions, with the report highlighting the growing humanitarian toll in Iran’s southern region following the strike.

At least 22 people were killed in Pakistan and Iraq during protests following the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran confirmed on Sunday morning that Khamenei was killed in a U.S. and Israeli airstrike on his palace compound in Tehran. In Karachi, demonstrators attacked the U.S. consulate, entering the reception area before security forces opened fire, killing 10 people and injuring 30 others. Another 10 people were killed in a separate incident in Gilgit-Baltistan. In Baghdad, two protesters died after security forces fired on crowds who had entered the Green Zone near the U.S. embassy. Khamenei, aged 86, had served as Iran’s Supreme Leader for nearly four decades. His death triggered widespread anger and protests across the region, particularly targeting U.S. diplomatic missions. The Guardian was cited as the source confirming details of the attack and subsequent unrest. The events have heightened tensions in the Middle East, with the protests signaling potential instability in countries hosting U.S. diplomatic facilities.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several top officials were killed in a joint United States and Israeli strike, according to Iran’s state news agency IRNA. The attack occurred early Sunday, resulting in the deaths of Khamenei’s daughter, son-in-law, and grandson, along with senior figures including Ali Shamkhani, Abdur Rahim Mousavi, Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh, and IRGC Commander Mohammad Pakpour. President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned the killing as a direct declaration of war against the Muslim world, particularly the Shia community. He described Khamenei’s death as the greatest test facing the Islamic world. IRNA confirmed the deaths of several influential figures close to Khamenei, including Shamkhani, who had recently overseen nuclear program talks with the US. The deaths of Mousavi, Nasirzadeh, and Pakpour mark a major blow to Iran’s military leadership. The report noted that Mousavi had been instrumental in Iran’s missile and drone programs, while Nasirzadeh and Pakpour were key defense figures. The incident is expected to have significant repercussions for Iran’s political and military stability.

Several explosions occurred at the United States’ Victoria military base near Baghdad International Airport, according to reports published early Monday. Verified video footage reviewed by Al Jazeera showed thick plumes of smoke rising from inside the base following the blasts. Iraqi media, citing security sources, reported that two drones targeted the base. One drone reportedly struck inside the facility, while the other was intercepted and brought down. The full extent of the damage and any casualties have not yet been confirmed. Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation, and further details remain unavailable at this stage, according to Al Jazeera.

Jordan’s Foreign Ministry has summoned Iran’s ambassador in Amman to protest attacks targeting Jordan and other Arab countries. The move followed a series of retaliatory missile launches by Tehran after joint U.S.-Israeli strikes across Iran on Saturday. Jordan reported that several dozen of those missiles were intercepted and destroyed within its airspace. In a statement, the Jordanian Foreign Ministry reaffirmed the country’s commitment to protecting its sovereignty and ensuring the safety of its citizens. Authorities confirmed that no casualties had been reported inside Jordan from the intercepted missiles. The incident underscores rising regional tensions following the exchange of strikes involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. The situation has drawn concern from the United States and Gulf allies, who described Iran’s actions as dangerous, according to the report.

National Citizens Party (NCP) Convener and Opposition Chief Whip Nahid Islam announced that the party will maintain a strong presence both in parliament and on the streets to eliminate all signs of fascism in Bangladesh. Speaking at a National Youth Power iftar gathering at the Krishibid Institute in Dhaka on Sunday, he called for the current parliament to be declared a Constitutional Reform Council and demanded the impeachment and arrest of the president, whom he described as a fascist leader. Nahid Islam emphasized that the parliament represents the continuation of the July uprising and the interim government, urging that all ordinances issued during that period be approved. He insisted that justice for the July killings, including the deaths of Sharif and Osman Hadi, must be ensured before any other political discussions. He also highlighted the growing organization of youth forces and their role in demanding justice and reform. NCP spokesperson Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan criticized the new government for disappointing the public and urged it to take an oath under the July Reform Council. He warned that a parliamentary session opened by the president who legitimized past atrocities would be unacceptable.