UAE billionaire Khalaf Ahmed Al Habtoor has written an open letter to U.S. President Donald Trump criticizing his decision to go to war with Iran. In the letter, published on March 6, 2026, Al Habtoor asked Trump who had given him the authority to drag the entire Middle East into a conflict with Iran and on what basis he made such a dangerous decision.

Al Habtoor questioned whether Trump had considered the potential losses before taking military action and warned that regional countries would suffer first from the escalating tensions. His letter, described as a rare expression of dissent in the United Arab Emirates, reflects growing instability across the region. He also asked whether the decision was made solely by Trump or under pressure from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government.

Al Habtoor further criticized the U.S. attack on Iran for pulling Gulf Cooperation Council and Arab nations into a crisis they did not choose, and he questioned the fate of earlier peace initiatives that had aimed to bring stability to the region.

Journalists in Kishoreganj formed a human chain on Friday, March 6, 2026, protesting a violent attack on two reporters who were covering news related to the auction at the historic Pagla Mosque. The demonstration took place at Akhra Bazar in the district town, where participants demanded the immediate arrest and exemplary punishment of those responsible.

The injured journalists were Khairul Alam Faisal of Channel 24 and Faizul Islam Bhuiyan Pinku of Global Television. According to reports, a syndicate allegedly involved in buying mosque-donated items at low prices attacked the journalists when they went to gather information. The victims were rescued by mosque Ansar members and taken to hospital. Later, Pinku filed an attempted murder case naming eight individuals and several unidentified others.

Police confirmed that two suspects, Jibon and Mona, have been detained, and efforts are ongoing to arrest the remaining accused. Authorities expressed optimism about bringing all perpetrators to justice soon.

The Islamic University (IU) administration has declared a one-day mourning on Saturday, March 7, following the killing of Asma Sadia Runa, chairperson and assistant professor of the Department of Social Welfare. According to an emergency notice signed by Acting Registrar Professor Dr. Manjurul Haque on Thursday night, the decision was taken after Runa was stabbed to death in her office on Wednesday, March 4, allegedly by an employee of her department.

The notice stated that the university community is deeply shocked by the brutal killing of Asma Sadia Runa. All members of the university have been requested to wear black badges on the day of mourning as a mark of respect. In addition, the university administration organized a prayer session after Friday prayers at the central mosque for the salvation of the deceased teacher’s soul.

The university’s declaration of mourning reflects the institution’s collective grief and solidarity following the tragic incident within its campus.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has filed a money laundering case against Jubo League leader and former ward councillor Md. Tajul (Taijul) Islam Chowdhury alias Bappi. The case, lodged on March 5 at Pallabi Police Station, accuses him of embezzling around Tk 2.5 crore through extortion and fraud in Dhaka’s Pallabi area. CID alleges that Tajul controlled transport, street markets, garment waste trading, and cable businesses to accumulate illicit wealth.

According to CID’s investigation, Tajul claimed to have earned Tk 3.83 crore between 2014 and 2024 from garment, fish, and brick businesses, while his declared assets and expenditures did not match his actual holdings worth Tk 4.27 crore. The agency found Tk 1.55 crore in unexplained wealth and identified his brick kiln in Bagerhat’s Morelganj as illegally established. CID also discovered falsified audit reports and concealed property values during land purchases.

CID stated that it continues to prioritize financial crime investigations and has frozen over Tk 6.33 lakh in Tajul’s bank accounts under court orders.

Dhaka Medical College Hospital’s Burn Unit senior nurse Nahida Akter Boby, aged 29, was found dead at a rented apartment in the capital’s Chankharpul area on the night of March 5. Police recovered her body hanging from a ceiling fan with a scarf. Investigators said the incident appears to be linked to prolonged domestic abuse, as three handwritten notes left by Nahida describe severe physical and mental torture allegedly inflicted by her husband Ilias and his family members.

In the notes, Nahida accused her husband, mother-in-law, sister-in-law Sumi, and a relative named Shawkat Hossain of driving her to suicide through continuous humiliation and violence. She described being beaten “like a dog” and mentally harassed, while also detailing her husband’s extramarital affairs allegedly supported by his family. Nahida had previously filed a case in 2023 over similar abuse, after which Ilias was jailed but later reconciled with her.

Police said the suicide notes are being verified and efforts are underway to arrest the absconding husband. Nahida’s family is preparing to file a case for abetment of suicide.

At least 20 people were killed and 30 others injured in airstrikes carried out by the United States and Israel in the Iranian city of Shiraz, according to Fars Province Deputy Governor Jalil Hasani. Iranian state media reported that the attack struck a residential area in the Jibashahr district, killing civilians. The strikes occurred on Friday morning and also targeted several locations in central Tehran, including a military academy of Iran’s army.

News agency Tasnim reported that Israel launched missile attacks on residential areas in Poldokhtar city of Lorestan Province, injuring at least six people. The Iranian Red Crescent Society’s president, Pir Hossein Kolivand, stated that a total of 3,643 civilian structures were damaged across Iran, including 3,090 homes.

The attacks mark a significant escalation, with widespread civilian damage reported across multiple provinces, though further details on the broader military or diplomatic response were not provided in the source.

The Passenger Welfare Association of Bangladesh reported that 447 people were killed and 1,181 injured in 448 road accidents across the country in February 2026. Additionally, 26 people died and 11 were injured in 34 railway accidents, while four died and five were injured in six waterway incidents. In total, 477 people were killed and 1,197 injured in 488 transport-related accidents nationwide. The report, signed by the association’s secretary general Md. Mozammel Haque Chowdhury, was based on monitoring of national, regional, and online media.

The highest number of road accidents occurred in Dhaka Division with 113 incidents, resulting in 115 deaths and 387 injuries, while Barishal Division recorded the lowest with 22 accidents, 19 deaths, and 85 injuries. Motorcycles were involved in 33.7% of total accidents and accounted for 37.36% of fatalities. The report identified multiple causes, including poor road management, unregulated vehicles, lack of road signs, and reckless driving.

The association recommended measures such as improved driver training, digital enforcement of traffic laws, better road infrastructure, and the formation of a national expert task force to enhance road safety management.

More than 3,600 civilian structures have been damaged in Iran following attacks by the United States and Israel, according to Pir Hossein Kolivand, president of the Iranian Red Crescent Society. He reported that 3,090 of the damaged sites were residential houses, while 528 were commercial or service centers, 14 were medical or pharmaceutical facilities, and nine belonged to the Red Crescent itself.

Kolivand stated that most of the targets struck by US and Israeli forces were located in densely populated residential areas. The report, citing Al Jazeera, highlights the extensive civilian impact of the ongoing military operations.

The situation follows a series of attacks in Iran, including one in Shiraz that reportedly left 20 people dead. The broader conflict has also led to significant economic and infrastructural strain, with reports of high military expenditures and regional risks to energy and transport sectors.

The United States and Israel carried out overnight airstrikes across Iran, resulting in multiple casualties and widespread damage. According to reports, two paramedics were killed in Shiraz, while six people were injured in Lorestan province. Israel claimed responsibility for destroying six Iranian ballistic missile launchers during the Thursday night operation and also asserted that three advanced Iranian defense systems were eliminated. One of the targeted sites included a military academy belonging to Iran’s army in central Tehran.

Iranian media outlet Tasnim reported that Israeli missiles struck residential areas in the city of Poldokhtar, Lorestan, injuring at least six civilians. Several large explosions were also reported overnight in Tehran, including near residential zones and around Tehran University. The attacks mark a significant escalation in hostilities involving the United States and Israel within Iranian territory.

The report further noted that over 3,000 civilian structures were damaged, and the Iranian Red Crescent confirmed extensive destruction. The conflict’s early phase has already cost the United States an estimated 37 billion dollars, while regional sectors such as India’s energy, aviation, and remittance flows face growing risks.

The United States and Israel launched joint attacks on Iran starting last Saturday. According to the Washington DC-based think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), the United States spent $3.7 billion in the first 100 hours of the war, with a daily expenditure of $891.4 million. US President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have both indicated that the conflict could continue for several weeks.

CSIS reported that the US Department of Defense will require additional funds beyond its current budget to sustain the war effort. The think tank also noted that shifting toward lower-cost weaponry could reduce overall expenses, as air operations are particularly costly and require advanced weapon systems.

The report further stated that at some stage, the Pentagon will need supplementary funding to maintain operations. The conflict has already caused significant damage in Iran, including civilian infrastructure losses and casualties, according to related reports cited in the source.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar signed the condolence book at the Iranian Embassy in Dhaka on Friday to honor Iran’s late Supreme Religious Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. During the signing, he conveyed deep condolences on behalf of Jamaat-e-Islami to the government and people of Iran.

Porwar stated that influential Muslim religious leaders are always remembered with respect in the history of the Muslim Ummah. He prayed for divine mercy upon them and for patience and strength for those affected. Referring to ongoing global conflicts, he expressed sorrow over the loss of innocent lives and emphasized that no political goal can justify such deaths. He urged all parties to act with restraint, wisdom, and humanity.

He was accompanied by Mir Ahmed Bin Kashem Arman, foreign affairs adviser to Jamaat Ameer and opposition leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman. They expressed solidarity with the people of Iran and the wider Muslim Ummah, praying for peace, prosperity, justice, and stability across the Middle East and the Muslim world.

An Indian Air Force Sukhoi SU-30 MKI fighter jet crashed in Assam’s Karbi Anglong area on Thursday evening, killing both pilots on board. The aircraft had taken off from the Jorhat Air Force base and lost contact with ground control at 7:42 p.m. local time. Later that night, the Air Force confirmed through its official X handle that the wreckage was found about 60 kilometers from Jorhat.

The deceased pilots were identified as Squadron Leader Anuj and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Durgakar. The Indian Air Force has not yet clarified the cause of the crash. The incident adds to previous accidents involving the same aircraft model, including a 2017 crash after takeoff from Tezpur Air Force base in Assam, which also resulted in the deaths of two pilots.

Investigations are expected to determine the technical or operational reasons behind the latest crash, though no official explanation has been provided so far.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that American attacks on Iran are set to increase dramatically. The statement came during a Thursday night briefing at Central Command, attended by Hegseth, CENTCOM Admiral Brad Cooper, and President Donald Trump, focusing on ongoing US operations in Iran. Hegseth said the volume of ammunition being dropped on Iran and Tehran would rise sharply.

He added that the United Kingdom’s decision to allow the United States to use the Diego Garcia military base would strengthen Washington’s offensive capacity. Hegseth noted that although Britain had not initially granted permission, the approval was eventually secured. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed that Britain would send four additional Typhoon fighter jets to join its squadron stationed in Qatar and that British bases were being used for defensive operations.

According to reports, recent US-Israeli strikes in Iran’s Shiraz killed 20 people, damaged over 3,000 civilian structures, and destroyed six missile launchers. The US reportedly spent $3.7 billion during the first 100 hours of the conflict.

Lebanon’s armed group Hezbollah carried out a series of attacks targeting Israeli ground forces and the port of Haifa early Friday, according to a statement released on Telegram. The group also claimed responsibility for strikes on Israeli troops who had entered Lebanese territory, including areas such as Marun al-Ras and Kafar Kila.

Hezbollah stated that its fighters attacked Israel’s Yov military camp in the occupied Golan Heights and a naval base at Haifa port. No immediate reports of casualties were available following the assaults. The group had earlier issued warnings regarding the evacuation of Israeli settlers near the Lebanon border.

The attacks mark an escalation in cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, though the immediate impact and potential response from Israel were not detailed in the report.

US military investigators suspect that American forces may have been responsible for a bombing at a girls’ school in southern Iran that killed 165 children, according to Reuters. The attack occurred last Saturday in the Minab area, and while details of the investigation remain incomplete, officials have not yet reached a final conclusion or closed the inquiry.

Reuters cited two US officials who confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and that no definitive findings have been made. The Iranian ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, Ali Bahraini, initially reported 150 student deaths, later revised to 165. A large funeral and mourning ceremony was held in Iran for the victims, including students and school staff.

Under international humanitarian law, deliberate attacks on schools, hospitals, or other civilian facilities are considered war crimes, highlighting the gravity of the incident and the potential legal implications if responsibility is confirmed.