Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has relieved Professor Dr. Mahmudul Hasan of his duties as the Amir’s foreign affairs adviser for violating party directives. He has been replaced by Barrister Mir Ahmad Bin Kasem Arman, a Member of Parliament from Dhaka-14. The decision was announced on Tuesday through a statement by Jamaat Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar. According to the statement, Mahmudul Hasan sent a letter to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that included matters not authorized by the party leadership. The letter, signed by Jamaat Amir Shafiqur Rahman and sent on February 22, had proposed appointing the opposition leader’s foreign affairs adviser as an adviser to the foreign minister to enhance cooperation and balance in international relations. The party viewed this as a deviation from its approved instructions. The statement emphasized Jamaat’s commitment to responsible, transparent, and accountable political conduct, noting that corrective measures had already been taken to prevent further misunderstanding within or outside the party.

The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) has reported that around 80,000 people have crossed from Lebanon into Syria since Israeli attacks began. UNHCR spokesperson Celine Schmitt told Syria’s state news agency SANA that many families left Lebanon in haste, often without being able to take personal belongings. Most of those displaced are currently staying with relatives in Syria. According to Schmitt, no formal requests for emergency shelter have been registered so far. The report highlights the rapid movement of civilians amid escalating violence and the humanitarian challenges faced by those seeking safety across the border. The situation underscores growing regional instability and the potential for further displacement if hostilities continue, though UNHCR has not yet indicated any new assistance measures.

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has issued a strong warning to Iran over what Ankara described as an unacceptable violation of its airspace. According to Al Jazeera, Fidan delivered the warning during a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The Turkish National Defense Ministry reported that a ballistic missile was intercepted on Monday with support from NATO’s air defense system. Following the interception, Fidan told his Iranian counterpart that Turkey would not hesitate to take all necessary measures to prevent further airspace violations. In response, Araghchi reiterated Iran’s position, denying that the missile was launched from Iranian territory and assuring a full investigation into the incident, according to related sources. The report noted that this was the second missile incident targeting Turkey since the United States and Israel began military action against Iran on February 28.

Fuel traders in Sylhet have withdrawn their strike that was called following an attack and stabbing of a petrol pump employee in the city. The decision was announced at a press conference on Tuesday at the divisional office of the Bangladesh Petroleum Dealers, Distributors, Agents and Petrol Pump Owners Association. Leaders said the strike was lifted after authorities assured them of swift justice for the attackers and improved security for pump workers and establishments. The association leaders criticized the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation’s (BPC) new marketing policy, which they said reduces fuel supply by 25 percent compared to the average volume lifted between March and June of the previous year. They argued that despite adequate octane and petrol production from Sylhet’s gas field condensate, the policy has disrupted normal supply to pumps, causing public anger and occasional clashes. The traders warned that unless the policy is revised, they would keep pumps open but suspend fuel lifting from depots, potentially hampering marketing operations.

Police in Naogaon have uncovered the mystery behind the murder of Mitu Banu, 40 days after her death, and arrested four young men in connection with the case. Superintendent of Police Mohammad Tarikul Islam announced the arrests at the police media cell on Tuesday afternoon. The detainees were identified as Jahan Ali, Samidul, Sujjat, and Rentu Islam, all from Naogaon Sadar upazila. The arrests were made over the past three days through operations in different parts of the city. According to police, the body of an unidentified young woman was found on January 26 in a septic tank at a house in Bil Bhabanipur village. The victim was later identified as Mitu Banu, a resident of Naogaon town. Investigators used artificial intelligence, information technology analysis, and secret intelligence to track down the suspects. Jahan Ali was first arrested on March 7 and confessed in court, leading to the subsequent arrests of the others. Police said the suspects had taken Mitu to a deserted house for immoral activities, where a dispute over money led to her death. The body was later hidden in a septic tank. All four suspects have been sent to jail.

Supporters of the Trump administration are increasingly urging it to end the ongoing war with Iran, according to an Al Jazeera report from Washington. The report notes that the U.S. government has yet to present a convincing justification for the conflict to the American public. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cited Iran’s role in supplying advanced explosive devices during the Iraq war as a reason for the current campaign, but this explanation has not resonated widely. The report highlights that unlike previous U.S. military operations in seven other countries, this war is directly affecting ordinary Americans. Rising fuel prices are straining household budgets, and disruptions in fertilizer supplies from the Middle East could create serious problems for U.S. agriculture during the upcoming planting season. Public sentiment in the United States appears to be turning against the military campaign, with growing indications that citizens do not support the ongoing operation.

Police in Toronto reported a shooting incident early Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the US Consulate. The event occurred around 5:30 a.m. local time, and television footage showed two bullet holes in the building’s glass door. Authorities confirmed finding evidence of firearm use after responding to reports of gunfire. No casualties have been reported, and no suspects have been identified so far. Police have begun an investigation into the incident. For investigative reasons, several streets surrounding the consulate have been closed. The shooting took place amid heightened tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Police noted that since February 28, multiple shooting incidents have occurred across Toronto, including attacks on three Jewish synagogues and a boxing gym owned by an Iranian-Canadian critical of Iran’s government. Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine whether the consulate shooting is connected to the recent series of incidents in the city.

A ten-year-old madrasa student named Akrida Jannat Airin died in a tragic accident on Tuesday morning in Goyalmara Teillyarbil area of Harbang Union, Chakaria upazila, Cox’s Bazar. The incident occurred around 8:30 a.m. when Airin was playing on a swing in her home yard and her scarf accidentally got entangled around her neck, causing her to lose consciousness. Family members rushed her to Aziznagar General Hospital, where doctors declared her dead. Airin was a fourth-grade student at Goyalmara Ibtedaee Dakhil Madrasa and the daughter of expatriate couple Zia Uddin and Jesmin Akter. Locals described her as a polite and studious child, and her sudden death has cast a shadow of grief over the area. Union Parishad member Shafiul Alam confirmed the incident, calling it a deeply tragic accident. According to Harbang police, an unnatural death case has been filed as the family confirmed it was an accident. Police visited the scene and prepared an inquest report following the incident.

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said that several countries, including China and Russia, have contacted Tehran to discuss a possible ceasefire. In an interview with Iran’s state news agency ISNA, he stated that Iran also supports a ceasefire but insists that any agreement must include a guarantee that the United States will permanently halt its attacks. The statement follows a joint US-Israel strike on Iran on February 28, which reportedly killed more than 1,200 people, including Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Since the attack, regional tensions have sharply escalated, with Iran launching drone and missile strikes against Israeli, Jordanian, Iraqi, and US military bases in Gulf countries. The ongoing exchanges have heightened instability across the Middle East, and Tehran’s condition for a ceasefire suggests that diplomatic efforts remain uncertain amid continuing hostilities.

Commerce, Industry and Textiles Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir announced that the government is giving special importance to ensuring irrigation facilities to increase agricultural production. He made the statement on Tuesday afternoon while laying the foundation stone for the 'Bangshikhal excavation from Jangail Surma River to Bolaura Jilkar Haor' project in Sylhet Sadar upazila. The minister later inaugurated the excavation work. According to Muktadir, once the six-kilometer-long canal is completed, about six thousand hectares of farmland will come under irrigation coverage. This will enable farmers to produce additional crops, raise their income, and contribute to the country’s overall food production. The project aims to address the recurring problem of water shortages during the dry season that limits crop yields in the Sylhet region. The minister added that the government is committed to fulfilling its electoral pledges and has already initiated several development programs within 21 days of assuming office, including the distribution of family cards in various parts of the country.

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.

Iranian government adviser Yousef Pezeshkian stated that the country’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is safe and healthy following widespread rumors that he had been injured in an attack. Pezeshkian, who is the son of President Masoud Pezeshkian, shared the update through an Instagram story, saying he had verified the information with friends connected to Khamenei. Earlier, Iran’s state television had described Mojtaba Khamenei as a “wounded veteran of the Ramadan war,” but did not provide any details about the nature or timing of his injuries. The lack of official clarification fueled speculation across social media and other channels. Amid ongoing conflict conditions, various unverified reports have circulated about Iran’s top leadership. Authorities have said that such information is being officially checked to prevent misinformation from spreading further.

The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Defense announced that it intercepted eight missiles and twenty-six drones on Tuesday. According to the ministry, a total of nine missiles and thirty-five drones were detected, with one missile falling into the sea. The statement was shared on social media platform X, citing Al Jazeera as the source of the report. The incident occurred as the conflict between Iran and the United States-Israel alliance entered its eleventh day. The United States claimed to have launched intense attacks on Iran, while Iran continued to respond with counterstrikes. The UAE’s interception efforts appear to be part of broader regional tensions linked to the ongoing hostilities. The report did not specify the origin of the intercepted projectiles or whether any damage occurred, leaving questions about the broader security implications for the Gulf region.

ChatGPT has launched new interactive visual explanations to make learning math and science more engaging and intuitive. The update introduces dynamic visual modules for over 70 core concepts, allowing users to manipulate variables and observe real-time changes in formulas and graphs. These tools are available globally across all ChatGPT plans starting today, aiming to help users better grasp abstract ideas through hands-on exploration. The announcement follows findings from a Gallup survey showing that more than half of U.S. adults struggle with math, and many parents lack confidence in helping their children learn it. ChatGPT already serves 140 million users weekly who rely on it to understand math and science concepts, prepare for exams, and explore new topics. The new feature builds on research suggesting that interactive, visual learning can strengthen conceptual understanding compared to traditional instruction. Educators have noted that the feature emphasizes conceptual understanding by encouraging learners to explore deeper connections between ideas, helping them retain knowledge more effectively.

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.