The Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) has set daily fuel purchase limits for vehicles across the country following global energy supply disruptions caused by attacks in Iran. In a notice issued on March 6, 2026, BPC said the measure aims to prevent panic buying and ensure stable fuel distribution. Motorcycles can buy up to 2 liters of petrol or octane per day, private cars 10 liters, SUVs and microbuses 20–25 liters, pickups and local buses 70–80 liters, and long-distance buses and trucks 200–220 liters of diesel.

BPC explained that about 95 percent of Bangladesh’s fuel is imported, and recent global instability has delayed some shipments. Reports of hoarding and excessive withdrawals by dealers and consumers prompted the new restrictions. Filling stations must issue receipts showing quantity and price, and buyers must present previous bills for repeat purchases. Dealers are required to follow quotas and report depot stock and sales data.

BPC assured that fuel imports and nationwide distribution continue regularly and that sufficient buffer stocks will be built soon. It warned that selling fuel above government-fixed prices is a punishable offense.

An Iranian warship, IRIS Dena, sank in the Indian Ocean after being struck by a US submarine torpedo, triggering renewed regional tension and questions about India’s maritime security capacity. The vessel had departed from India’s Visakhapatnam port on February 26 after participating in the multinational naval exercise ‘Milan’ and was attacked in international waters about 44 nautical miles south of Sri Lanka on March 4. According to Al Jazeera, Sri Lanka’s navy recovered over 80 bodies and rescued 32 sailors, including the ship’s commander, while more than 100 remain missing.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that an American submarine torpedoed the Iranian vessel, calling it a “silent death.” Tehran condemned the attack as a serious crime, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warning that the United States would one day pay a heavy price. Iran emphasized that the Dena had been an invited guest of the Indian Navy returning home after the exercise.

India’s delayed official response drew criticism, and analysts said the incident undermined India’s image as a regional maritime security provider, exposing limits to its influence near its own waters.

Three young men were detained and handed over to police after being beaten by locals in Abhoynagar upazila of Jashore. The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Thursday night, March 5, in Gopinathpur village under Shubharara Union. Locals seized a foreign-made 9mm pistol, six rounds of ammunition, and an empty magazine from the suspects. Their motorcycle was also set on fire during the confrontation.

According to Abhoynagar Police Station Officer-in-Charge SM Nuruzzaman, the three detainees are Riaz Sardar alias Surjo Sardar (28), Shakil Sardar (25), and Robiul Molla (23), all residents of nearby villages. Locals said they were conducting a night patrol when they stopped the suspects’ motorcycle for a search. One of the men allegedly tried to flee after showing a pistol, prompting the mob to capture and beat them before handing them to police.

Police recovered the burned motorcycle from the scene and filed a case under the Arms Act against the three detainees.

A passenger bus carrying attendees to a Hindu wedding lost control and fell into a roadside ditch in Bagerhat on Friday afternoon. The accident occurred around 1:30 p.m. on the Barakpur–Polerhat road near Fakir Bari area, leaving several passengers injured.

According to local sources, the bus was traveling from Jashore to the Kalibari area when it veered off the road and plunged into the ditch. Worshippers from a nearby mosque and local residents rushed to the scene and rescued the trapped passengers. Locals said the quick response of the mosque-goers and residents prevented a potentially serious loss of life.

The incident caused brief panic in the area, but the situation was brought under control through prompt rescue efforts.

A missile strike on a girls’ school in the southern Iranian city of Minab has killed nearly a hundred students, according to early reports. US military investigators suspect that American forces may have been involved in the attack, though the investigation remains ongoing and no final conclusion has been reached. The incident occurred on Saturday at a primary school in Minab, and officials have said the strike could have originated from either US or Israeli missiles.

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva stated that 165 students were killed in the attack. Large-scale funeral and burial ceremonies were later held across the country to honor the victims. The tragedy has drawn growing international concern as observers await the outcome of the investigation to determine responsibility for the strike.

The final findings of the US investigation are expected to clarify whether American forces were directly responsible, a determination that could have significant diplomatic repercussions if confirmed.

The Bangladesh government has issued new directives to regulate fuel purchases at filling stations as global energy markets face disruption due to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. The directives, released by the Energy Division on Friday, aim to control panic buying and manage limited supplies in Dhaka, where long queues and disputes have been reported at fuel stations.

According to the new rules, filling stations must provide receipts specifying fuel type, quantity, and price for each purchase, and consumers must present previous receipts when refueling again. Dealers are required to follow allocation limits and supply guidelines, while fuel marketing companies must verify stock and sales data before releasing new allocations. The directives also set limits on how much fuel stations can draw from depots and how much consumers can buy.

The measures are intended to stabilize domestic fuel distribution and prevent hoarding as Bangladesh experiences the ripple effects of the global energy shortage.

Jamaat-e-Islami held a protest rally in Dhaka on Friday after Juma prayers at the north gate of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, demanding interrogation of former advisers Syeda Rizwana Hasan and Dr. Khalilur Rahman over alleged election engineering. Jamaat Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar addressed the gathering as chief guest, calling for a judicial inquiry committee to identify those involved in manipulating the February 12 national election results.

Porwar alleged that while voting took place peacefully, irregularities occurred during vote counting and result announcements, altering the outcome against the Jamaat-led alliance. He cited remarks by Rizwana Hasan as self-admission of interference and accused Dr. Khalilur Rahman of conspiring with ruling party interests. He urged the government to analyze Rizwana’s statements and disclose others involved in the alleged manipulation.

Porwar emphasized that Jamaat rejects violence and seeks lawful protest. He called on the government to uphold the July reform referendum and warned against attempts to undermine it. The rally concluded with a procession through city streets.

Iran’s army has claimed responsibility for recent attacks targeting US military bases in Kuwait, according to a report by Al Jazeera. The Iranian state television, citing the army, stated that various types of destructive drones were used by the ground forces to strike the American installations. The statement added that these attacks would continue for several more hours.

The report comes amid heightened regional tensions, with Iran asserting that its military operations are directed at US positions in the Gulf region. The announcement follows a series of incidents involving Iran and Western powers, including reports of missile shortages in the United States and other regional disputes mentioned in local media.

The continuation of drone strikes, as indicated by Iranian officials, suggests a possible escalation in hostilities between Iran and the United States in the Persian Gulf area.

France’s Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot has confirmed that 52 French ships are currently stranded in the Persian Gulf due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. In an interview with French media outlet C-News/Europe-1, Tabarot stated that an additional eight French vessels are located in the Red Sea. He added that authorities are maintaining constant communication with the crews, as several French sailors are onboard these ships.

The disruption follows a series of military strikes in the region. The United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran last Saturday, prompting retaliatory strikes by Iran on Israeli targets and U.S. bases across several Middle Eastern countries. As a result, maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil and gas shipments, has been severely restricted. Approximately 20 percent of the world’s energy supply typically passes through this corridor.

The situation has raised concerns about the safety of maritime operations and the potential impact on global energy transport, though no resolution has yet been reported.

Iran has announced that it will gradually resume administrative operations following ongoing US-Israeli attacks. According to the announcement, starting Sunday, 20 percent of employees in all ministries, agencies, and executive offices in Tehran province will return to work in person. All female employees in the province will continue to work virtually, while some banks will reopen to provide limited services.

The directive excludes operational units of service providers, municipalities, medical centers, and military, law enforcement, and security institutions. Senior management officials in Tehran province will not be allowed to work from home and must be physically present at their workplaces.

The announcement comes as Iran faces missile-related challenges and regional tensions following recent attacks and incidents involving its naval and administrative sectors.

The Kremlin has reported a significant rise in global demand for Russian energy products due to the ongoing war in Iran, according to Al Jazeera. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters that the conflict has increased the need for Russian oil and gas in world markets. He emphasized that Russia remains a reliable supplier of both pipeline and liquefied energy resources.

The war has also disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy transport routes, which is now nearly closed. This disruption has placed many countries at risk of losing access to about one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies. A day earlier, the U.S. Treasury granted a 30-day waiver allowing India to purchase Russian oil stranded at sea.

Analysts cited in the report noted that if tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate, Russia’s role in the global energy market could become even more significant.

The Energy and Mineral Resources Division under Bangladesh’s Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources has issued new directives urging immediate energy-saving measures across all sectors. The announcement, made on March 6, 2026, responds to potential disruptions in international energy supply chains caused by ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The ministry emphasized the need for precautionary actions to ensure national energy security and optimal resource utilization.

The directives call on government offices, autonomous bodies, private organizations, commercial establishments, and citizens to adopt specific conservation practices. These include reducing unnecessary gas and fuel consumption, checking gas pipelines and burners for leaks, avoiding illegal gas use, promoting public transport and carpooling, and limiting non-essential travel. Institutions are instructed to implement energy-saving measures during and after office hours.

The ministry also urged all concerned parties to raise public awareness and cooperate in implementing the guidelines to safeguard national energy security.

Multiple explosions were heard around 4 a.m. in Doha, Qatar, as Iranian drones were intercepted near the US Al-Udeid Airbase, according to Al Jazeera. Qatar’s Interior Ministry confirmed that the airbase was the target of the attack. On the fifth day of the incident, two ballistic missiles were reportedly fired at the base, one striking nearby and the other destroyed midair by defense systems. The extent of damage remains unclear.

Following the attack, Qatar increased security around key military and security installations. Analysts cited in the report said Iran appears to be pursuing a sustained strategy of targeting US military bases and relatively weaker sites across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.

They warned that despite some failed strikes, Iran continues daily attempts, raising concerns that similar attacks on Qatar could persist in the coming hours and days.

Jamaat-e-Islami chief and opposition leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman stated that the interim government did not hold any discussions with his party regarding agreements made with various countries during its tenure. He made the remarks in a verified Facebook post on Friday afternoon, expressing dissatisfaction over the lack of consultation.

In his post, Dr. Rahman wrote that the interim government had signed several agreements with foreign nations but failed to engage Jamaat-e-Islami in any dialogue about them. He added that his party had repeatedly demanded that, in the absence of a parliament, the government should consult political parties on major national and international matters, including such agreements. However, he said, the then government ignored those demands.

Dr. Rahman emphasized that Jamaat-e-Islami’s position on the issue is clear and that there is no room for confusion about their stance.

Police have arrested Fazlur Rahman, the prime accused in the murder case of Asma Sadia Runa, chairperson and assistant professor of the Social Welfare Department at Islamic University. The arrest was confirmed on Friday, March 6, by the case’s investigating officer, Abdullah Al Mamun. Fazlur Rahman, a university employee, is currently under police guard at Kushtia General Hospital’s ICU, where he is receiving treatment for serious injuries. He has provided a written confession to police admitting responsibility for the killing, and doctors have stated that his condition is now stable.

The investigating officer said that police have begun their work following the filing of the murder case and are continuing efforts to arrest the remaining accused. Two of the other suspects are university teachers. The case was filed by the victim’s husband, Imtiaz Sultan, on Thursday morning under sections 302 and 109 of the Penal Code, naming four individuals including Fazlur Rahman. The other accused are former deputy registrar Bishwajit Kumar Biswas, assistant professor Shyam Sundar Sarkar, and assistant professor Habibur Rahman.