Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat, saying Tehran is not intimidated by such warnings. The exchange followed Trump’s statement that the United States would deliver a strong response if Iran blocked oil shipments through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Responding on social media platform X, Larijani wrote that Iran does not fear Trump’s empty threats, adding that even more powerful figures had failed to eliminate Iran. He cautioned Trump to take care of himself so that he does not face destruction. The remarks, reported by Al Jazeera, reflect continuing tensions between Washington and Tehran over control of vital energy routes and the broader geopolitical rivalry in the region.

US Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth stated that Tuesday would be the most intense day of attacks in Iran. Speaking at a press conference in Washington, he described the day as another period of heavy strikes and claimed that Iran was being severely defeated. According to Hegseth, the number of missiles launched from Iran in the past 24 hours was the lowest so far. The remarks were reported by Al Jazeera and reflect the continuing escalation of hostilities involving Iran. The statement comes amid reports of missile exchanges and heightened regional tensions. Hegseth’s comments suggest that the United States perceives Iran’s military capacity as weakening under sustained pressure. The situation remains fluid, with related developments including reports of injuries to an Israeli minister’s son and threats of stronger retaliation if oil exports are obstructed. Broader regional impacts, such as disruptions to gas supplies in India, have also been noted.

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.

An Israeli military facility near the Lebanon border came under rocket attack by Hezbollah on Friday, March 6, injuring several soldiers, including the son of Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. The minister’s son suffered severe injuries to his abdomen and back, with his liver torn by shrapnel. The incident occurred in the western Galilee region amid ongoing clashes between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, according to Roya News. Local Israeli media reported that eight soldiers from the Givati and Golani brigades were wounded in the explosion, five of them critically. The injured were airlifted to Western Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya, where hospital authorities said the minister’s son was in stable condition, though some reports suggested his internal injuries were more serious than initially believed. Finance Minister Smotrich confirmed that his son, Binyamin Hebron, was among the wounded and described the extent of his injuries. He noted that shrapnel had pierced his son’s abdomen and back, narrowly missing a major artery.

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.

Israeli media have rejected circulating rumors that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was injured or killed during the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. The speculation originated from a Monday report by Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, which offered no direct evidence or official confirmation. The report relied on indirect indicators such as the absence of recent video appearances, increased security near Netanyahu’s residence, and postponed visits by foreign envoys. Tasnim, known to be close to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, stated that the claims had neither been confirmed nor denied by any government source. Israeli outlets pointed out that Netanyahu’s office released an official statement on March 7 and that he was listed as having visited Beersheba on March 6. Independent reports also noted his recent phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron, as reported by the Jerusalem Post on March 5. As of Monday evening, no credible official source had verified Tasnim’s claims. Israeli media emphasized that the absence of new footage or changes in official schedules during wartime often fuels unfounded conspiracy theories rather than confirming any attack or injury.

Germany has withdrawn its embassy staff from Baghdad due to heightened security risks, according to a spokesperson for the German Foreign Ministry. The spokesperson stated that the employees of the German Embassy in Baghdad have been temporarily relocated from Iraq because of the high-risk situation. The ministry also confirmed that legal and consular services at the embassy will remain severely restricted for some time, though they will not be completely suspended. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, speaking in Nicosia, Cyprus, said he had discussed the regional situation with the U.S. Secretary of State. The decision reflects Germany’s concern over the deteriorating security environment in Iraq and the broader regional instability, prompting precautionary measures to ensure the safety of its diplomatic personnel.

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.

A drone attack caused a fire at the Ruwais industrial complex in Abu Dhabi on March 10, 2026. Authorities confirmed that no casualties have been reported so far, and emergency services are actively working to bring the situation under control. According to an official post on X, efforts are ongoing to contain the blaze, and no injuries have been recorded. The incident prompted a swift response from emergency departments to prevent further damage within the industrial zone. The source did not provide details about the origin of the drone or the extent of the damage, leaving the cause and broader implications of the attack unclear.

Passenger train operations between China and North Korea are set to resume on Thursday, ending a suspension that began in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Travel operators confirmed the restart based on information from official ticket offices in Beijing and Dandong. Initially, the service will be available only to Chinese citizens working or studying in North Korea, as well as those traveling for employment, education, or family visits. Tourist ticket sales will remain closed for now. Rowan Beard, tour manager at Europe-based Young Pioneer Tours, told AFP that the resumption of international train service is a positive development. Although the initial phase excludes tourists, he noted that the route could serve as an alternative to air travel once tourism to North Korea reopens. The two countries had completely sealed their borders in 2020 due to the pandemic. Last year, North Korea and Russia resumed direct flights and train services, allowing limited cross-border movement between them.