A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft made an emergency landing on the runway in Jashore on Monday, March 9, 2026. The Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) confirmed the incident in a message released around 1 p.m. that day. According to the ISPR statement, the emergency landing occurred after the aircraft experienced a mechanical fault during flight. The pilot landed the plane safely, and no damage was reported to the aircraft. The statement also confirmed that the aviator remained unharmed. The report did not mention any disruption to airport operations or further investigation into the cause of the mechanical issue.

Iran’s military reported that 104 crew members were killed and 32 others injured when the Iranian warship IRIS Dinar was sunk by a U.S. Navy attack near Sri Lanka’s coast on March 4. The Turkish-based Anadolu Agency cited the Iranian army’s statement, while Iran’s state news agency IRNA confirmed the incident and the casualty figures. According to the IRNA report, the warship was returning home after participating in a naval exercise held in India when it came under attack. Washington confirmed that a U.S. submarine launched a torpedo strike that caused the vessel to sink. Sri Lankan authorities said they began a rescue operation immediately after receiving a distress signal from the ship, rescuing 32 crew members who were later hospitalized. The incident marks a severe escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran, though no further official responses or diplomatic actions were detailed in the reports.

Beijing announced on Monday that China’s special envoy has called for reducing the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The envoy made the appeal during a meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, urging all sides to stop military operations immediately and to avoid further escalation that could harm regional populations. He also condemned attacks on civilians and non-military targets, emphasizing the need to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Gulf nations. The conflict began after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, posing threats to global energy security and trade, and putting China’s oil supply at risk. Although Beijing maintains close ties with Tehran and condemned the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, it also criticized Iran’s attacks on Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states. In a separate meeting with the Gulf Cooperation Council’s Secretary-General Jassem Mohammed Al-Budaiwi, the envoy urged a return to dialogue. China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterated the call to end the fighting, stating that the war should never have happened.

Saudi Arabia has sharply condemned Iran’s recent attacks, warning that continued aggression will heighten regional tensions and ultimately harm Iran itself. In a statement from Riyadh, the Saudi Foreign Ministry denounced assaults targeting Gulf countries and other Arab, Muslim, and friendly nations, calling them unacceptable and unjustifiable. The ministry affirmed Saudi Arabia’s right to take necessary measures to defend its sovereignty, citizens, and residents against any aggression. The statement said that attacks on airports, oil facilities, and other civilian sites clearly aim to undermine security and stability, violating international law and conventions. Saudi Arabia also rejected Iran’s claim that Saudi territory had been used to launch or support military operations, labeling the allegation false. According to Riyadh, the aircraft in question were patrolling to protect Saudi and Gulf Cooperation Council airspace from Iranian missile and drone threats. The ministry further cautioned that continued Iranian attacks would deepen tensions and negatively affect current and future relations, stressing that Iran’s actions show no wisdom or intent to prevent escalation.

Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) Executive Chairman Major General Mohammad Moazzem Hossain paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday, March 8, 2026, at the Cabinet Division in the Secretariat. The meeting took place amid a significant political and economic context for Bangladesh. During the meeting, the BEPZA chairman briefed the Prime Minister on the overall operations of the country’s eight export processing zones, ongoing development projects, and strategies to attract new investments. The discussion was described as important for advancing the government’s economic vision and promoting industrial growth. The meeting underscored BEPZA’s role in supporting the government’s broader economic goals, particularly in enhancing industrialization and foreign investment opportunities across Bangladesh.

Mojtaba Khamenei has assumed the role of Iran’s new Supreme Leader amid a joint attack by the United States and Israel. Iran’s president, parliament speaker, foreign minister, and all major political and military institutions have expressed strong support for him. However, he faces a series of serious challenges as he takes office. According to Al Jazeera’s Tehran correspondent Tohid Asadi, the new leader inherits a crippled economy weakened by years of international sanctions and internal mismanagement. Domestically, he must also contend with social divisions and opposition groups. Following his appointment, supporters gathered in several parts of Tehran, including the politically significant Enqelab Square, where some were attacked. Asadi described Iran as a polarized society, noting that widespread protests erupted in late December over economic issues that later expanded to include political and social demands. It remains uncertain whether the new Supreme Leader will bring change or effectively address these complex challenges.

The government has formed a new central committee headed by the Minister of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs to oversee the withdrawal of politically motivated harassment cases. The six-member committee was established through a gazette notification signed by Md. Humayun Kabir, Additional Secretary of the Cabinet Division’s Committee and Economic Branch, issued on Sunday under the order of the President. According to the notification, the committee will be responsible for implementing the process of withdrawing cases filed at different times for political reasons. The officer in charge of the Law-1 Branch of the Ministry of Home Affairs will serve as the member secretary of the committee. The formation of this committee marks a formal step by the government to address cases considered politically motivated, with the law minister leading the initiative.

A large-scale joint operation began early Monday in Jungle Salimpur and surrounding areas of Sitakunda, Chattogram, aimed at suppressing terrorism and recovering illegal weapons. According to police officials, ten suspected terrorists have been arrested so far, and the operation remains ongoing. The drive, initiated under the directive of the Ministry of Home Affairs, involves police, Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), and army personnel. More than 4,000 members of law enforcement agencies are participating across the district, with over 3,000 deployed specifically in Jungle Salimpur. The hilly and remote area has long been alleged to harbor armed groups and fugitives. Authorities said the operation was planned based on intelligence following several recent incidents, including efforts to capture suspects in the murder case of RAB officer Abdul Motaleb Bhuiyan. Police officials stated that a permanent security camp may be established in the area to maintain law and order. Checkposts have been set up to block escape routes, and the Bayezid–Faujdarhat Link Road has been closed during the operation.

Detective police in Jhenaidah detained seven leaders and activists of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement late on Monday, March 9, 2026. The arrests followed allegations of setting fire to three buses and vandalizing the Srijoni Filling Station in connection with the killing of student leader Al Miraj Nirab. The detainees include district convener Saidur Rahman, member secretary Ashiqur Rahman Jibon, senior joint convener Toufiq Hasan, joint convener Antor Mahmud, ‘The Red July’ convener Abu Hasnat Tanaim, and former joint convener Humayun Kabir. One detainee’s identity remains unknown. According to a police source, the arrests took place in the Beparipara and Poyra Chattar areas of Jhenaidah town. The incidents occurred after Nirab was allegedly beaten to death on March 7 at the Taj Filling Station over a fuel purchase dispute. Police officials declined to comment, but Detective Branch Officer-in-Charge Sabbirul Alam confirmed the arrests in connection with the arson and vandalism case. Separately, Nirab’s father filed a murder case naming four individuals and several unidentified suspects. Three people already in RAB-6 custody were shown arrested in the murder case.

Nasiruddin Patwari, the chief coordinator of the National Citizens Party (NCP), has thanked the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for issuing a show-cause notice to Mohammad Ashraful Islam, president of the BNP’s Ramna unit. The development followed a case filed against Patwari by Ashraful Islam. On Sunday night, March 8, Patwari posted on his verified Facebook account that he was withdrawing his earlier remarks about BNP Standing Committee member and political adviser to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Mirza Abbas. In his post, Patwari expressed appreciation to the BNP for taking disciplinary action against what he described as an “overenthusiastic litigant.” He stated that he had withdrawn his comments and hoped such unnecessary unrest would not recur. Earlier that day, Ashraful Islam had filed a case with the Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court, alleging that Patwari had made false and defamatory statements during the 13th parliamentary election, in which he lost to Mirza Abbas. The sequence of events highlights internal tensions between political figures following the election and the BNP’s response through disciplinary measures.

The parliamentary meeting of the ruling party in Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliament has been scheduled for Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the ruling party’s conference room at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban. The meeting will be chaired by Leader of the House Tarique Rahman. Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni has requested all ruling party members of parliament to attend. The information was announced in a press release from the Jatiya Sangsad Secretariat on Monday afternoon. The 13th National Parliament election was held on February 12, followed by the oath-taking ceremony of new members on February 17. In the first meeting of the BNP parliamentary party, Tarique Rahman was unanimously elected as the leader of the 13th Parliament. The first session of the new parliament is set to begin on March 12, and preparations have already been completed by the parliament secretariat. Out of the 300 parliamentary seats, results for two constituencies remain suspended, while one election was canceled due to the death of a candidate.

A seven-year-old boy named Sujit Barman died after being electrocuted by a decorative lighting wire at a wedding house in Tahirpur, Sunamganj. The incident occurred around 7 a.m. on Monday in Khalahati village of Tahirpur Sadar Union, near the local police station. Sujit was the son of Satyamoy Barman, a resident of the same village. According to police and local sources, the wedding ceremony of Priya Barman, niece of Anil Barman, was being held at Anil’s house. Decorative lights had been installed around the house for the event. On Monday morning, Sujit accidentally touched one of the electric wires and was electrocuted, dying on the spot. Parts of his body were reportedly burned. Sub-Inspector Nazmul Islam of Tahirpur Police Station said preliminary findings indicate the child’s death resulted from contact with the electric wire used for wedding decorations. Authorities are investigating the incident and taking necessary legal steps.

A bomb exploded outside the residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a protest, according to the New York Police Department (NYPD). The incident occurred outside Gracie Mansion, where right-wing and anti-Muslim demonstrators led by activist Jack Lang gathered, leading to clashes with counter-protesters. Police said two individuals have been taken into custody. At a press conference on March 8, NYPD officials confirmed that the recovered device was not a simple smoke bomb but an active explosive made with TATP, packed with nuts, bolts, screws, and metal fragments to increase its destructive power. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated that an 18-year-old protester threw the burning device toward a police barricade and attempted to use a second one before being detained with an accomplice, both residents of Pennsylvania. Mayor Mamdani and his wife, Rama Duwaji, were not at home during the incident. In a statement, the mayor condemned the attack as hateful and deplorable, emphasizing that violence cannot be a form of protest and that such acts violate the city’s values.

A 16-year-old auto-rickshaw driver named Shanto Kumar Saha was killed while attempting to prevent a hijacking in Feni. The incident occurred on Sunday night near Lalpol area of the Dhaka-Chattogram highway. According to witnesses, unidentified hijackers assaulted Shanto and threw him under a culvert beside the road. When he tried to chase them, they pushed him onto the highway, where he was fatally struck by a moving vehicle. Police from Feni Model Station recovered his body and sent it to Feni General Hospital for autopsy. Shanto, son of Kanu Kumar Saha from Hakdi village in Baligaon Union, had been waiting with his auto-rickshaw near Miyaji Filling Station before iftar. Family members began searching for him after losing contact in the evening. Relatives said CCTV footage from the area could help identify the attackers. Additional Superintendent of Police Nishat Tabassum confirmed that the case is being investigated seriously. Police stated that details will be known after the investigation concludes.

BNP candidates have filed petitions in the High Court challenging the results of two constituencies from Bangladesh’s 13th National Parliamentary Election. In Sirajganj-4, BNP candidate M Akbar Ali contested the victory of Jamaat-e-Islami Assistant Secretary General Rafiqul Islam Khan. In Comilla-11, BNP’s Kamrul Huda challenged the win of Jamaat’s Nayeb-e-Ameer Dr. Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher. Both petitions seek recounts of votes in their respective constituencies. The hearings on these petitions are being conducted by a single bench led by Justice Md Zakir Hossain. According to Section 49 of the Representation of the People Order, the High Court’s election tribunal will hear the cases concerning alleged electoral irregularities. In the Comilla-11 seat, Taher received 133,308 votes while Huda secured 76,638. In Sirajganj-4, Rafiqul Islam Khan won with 161,872 votes against Akbar Ali’s 161,278. The petitions aim to verify the accuracy of these results through official recounts.