A new organization named 'Osman Hadi Smriti Mancha' was inaugurated on Saturday at 4 p.m. at the central Shaheed Minar in Nalchity, Jhalakathi, marking the 100th day since the martyrdom of Shahid Osman Hadi. The inauguration was conducted by his sister, Masuma Hadi. The group aims to preserve Bengali culture, continue the struggle against foreign dominance, and demand justice for Hadi’s killing.

Osman Hadi, spokesperson of the Inquilab Mancha, was known for his activism against Indian dominance. The event was attended by Masuma Hadi’s husband Amir Hossain, Sultan Talukdar, father of martyr Selim Talukdar, and other local residents. Speakers included Touhid Alam Manna, Sultan Talukdar, Sujon Khan, and Shahadat Fakir.

In her keynote, Masuma Hadi said the platform would spread Osman Hadi’s ideals and voice for freedom across the country. She criticized the lack of justice and demanded that the killers be brought back from India for maximum punishment. The program concluded with Quran recitation, Islamic songs, and prayers.

The Mymensingh upazila administration seized around 24,000 liters of illegally stored fuel during a raid at a mini petrol pump in Phulpur on Saturday afternoon. Acting on a tip-off, officials conducted the operation at 'Messrs Poppy Traders' located in the Amuakanda area on Poyari Road. Executive Magistrate and Upazila Nirbahi Officer Sadia Islam Sima led the mobile court, which fined the pump owner Habibur Rahman Tk 200,000 under the Consumer Rights Protection Act, 2009.

The raid uncovered 4,500 liters of petrol and 19,500 liters of diesel stored without authorization. Assistant Commissioner (Land) Shafiqul Islam and Phulpur Police Station Officer-in-Charge Rashedul Islam were present during the operation. The UNO stated that the administration remains firm against illegal fuel hoarding and market manipulation, and such drives will continue.

Local residents alleged that some unscrupulous traders had been secretly stockpiling fuel to sell at inflated prices amid a recent shortage in the area.

Bangladesh’s Health Minister Sardar Md. Shakhawat Hossain stated that the country currently has no shortage of helium gas, even though international supply has decreased. He made the remarks on Saturday, March 28, at the ‘CME on Medical Ethics’ event organized by the Society of Surgeons of Bangladesh at Abu Sayeed Convention Center in Dhaka. The minister assured that hospital services, including MRI scans, will not be disrupted due to helium supply issues.

Global helium supply has reportedly fallen by about one-third because of ongoing tensions among the United States, Israel, and Iran. This reduction has placed pressure on industries such as semiconductors and medical imaging worldwide. In response to questions about potential impacts, the minister said that necessary measures have been taken to prevent any negative effects on Bangladesh’s power and health sectors.

The statement aims to reassure the public and medical institutions that Bangladesh’s healthcare operations remain stable despite global market disruptions.

Former Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was arrested early Saturday from his residence in Kathmandu on charges related to the deadly suppression of last year’s protests. Police said the 74-year-old leader was taken into custody and later admitted to a Kathmandu clinic for routine health checks due to his age and history of kidney transplants. Former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak was also detained under the same investigation.

The arrests follow a panel’s recommendation to prosecute Oli and Lekhak for criminal negligence in handling the protests that erupted in September last year. The demonstrations began over a social media ban but escalated amid public anger over corruption and economic hardship. At least 70 people, mostly civilians, were killed when police opened fire during the unrest.

The dramatic arrests come just a day after 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah was sworn in as Nepal’s new prime minister, marking a tense political transition in the country.

Russia’s state nuclear agency Rosatom has warned that the situation at Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant is deteriorating, with recent attacks posing a direct threat to nuclear safety. The agency’s chief said on Saturday that repeated strikes in the Bushehr area are alarming and could lead to a major nuclear risk. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that this was the third attack near the facility in the past ten days.

According to the IAEA, Iran reported no damage to the operating reactor and no radiation leaks following the incidents. However, continued military activity around the nuclear site could increase the likelihood of a serious accident, potentially affecting both regional and global security.

The warnings underscore growing international concern over the safety of nuclear infrastructure in conflict zones, as repeated attacks heighten the risk of a broader crisis if containment measures fail.

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is either dead or in very poor condition. Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative Priority forum in Miami, Florida, Trump said Iran currently has no leader and asserted that U.S. military actions have destroyed Iran’s leadership and defense capabilities.

During his speech, Trump stated that Iran’s navy and air force have been completely destroyed, with their warplanes and communication systems eliminated. He added that the U.S. is now targeting Iran’s weapons stockpiles and missile and drone factories, aiming to dismantle the country’s defense industry entirely.

According to the report, Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed Iran’s new supreme leader after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed on February 28, the first day of the Iran-U.S.-Israel war. Mojtaba was injured in the same attack and is currently receiving treatment in a Moscow hospital after traveling there on March 12 at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The Bangladesh U-20 women’s football team defeated Jordan 2-0 in their second preparatory match in Thailand ahead of the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup, scheduled from April 1 to 18, 2026. This marks Bangladesh’s first appearance in the tournament. Earlier, the team drew 1-1 with India in their opening warm-up match. The Bangladesh Football Federation confirmed the result of the closed-door match, where Mamuni Chakma and Suravi Akand Preeti scored. Federation president Tabith Awal is currently in Thailand to motivate the players.

Bangladesh has been placed in Group A alongside hosts Thailand, China, and Vietnam. The team will open their campaign against Thailand on the tournament’s opening day, followed by matches against China on April 4 and Vietnam on April 7.

The top four teams from the Asian Cup will qualify for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, meaning a semifinal berth would secure Bangladesh a place in the global event.

A religious gathering featuring Islamic speaker Gias Uddin Taheri was held in Shimulghar area of Madhabpur upazila, Habiganj, on Saturday afternoon, defying Section 144 imposed by the local administration. Villagers escorted Taheri to the event as the main speaker, while police and army personnel were present at the scene. The administration had earlier restricted public gatherings at the venue.

According to local sources, a powerful group allegedly tried to stop the event, prompting the administration to enforce Section 144. However, organizers and residents ignored the order and proceeded with the gathering. Several locals said they opposed what they viewed as an unjust attempt to halt a religious event, insisting that the program was peaceful and posed no threat of disorder. They also alleged that false posters were circulated to influence the authorities.

No official statement was available from the Madhabpur upazila administration, but reports indicated that the event concluded peacefully and the situation remained normal afterward.

The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Defense reported intercepting 20 ballistic missiles and 37 drones launched by Iran in the latest attack on Saturday. According to the ministry, all incoming projectiles were successfully neutralized. The report, carried by Al Jazeera, marks another episode in the continuing hostilities involving Iran, the United States, and Israel.

Data from the UAE authorities show that since the start of the Iran–US–Israel conflict, the Gulf nation has faced a total of 398 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,872 drones. These attacks have resulted in the deaths of two military personnel, one Moroccan defense contractor, and eight civilians from Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Palestine, and India. At least 178 people have been injured so far.

The latest interception underscores the UAE’s ongoing vulnerability to regional tensions and the sustained threat posed by cross-border missile and drone attacks.

Bangladesh’s State Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. M A Muhit, has issued a stern warning against irregularities in private medical colleges. During a recent visit to his ministry on a holiday afternoon, he reviewed several files and discovered serious violations. In a subsequent video message, he declared that institutions operating without proper authorization from the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC) or lacking essential infrastructure such as hospitals, patients, and qualified staff would not be allowed to continue.

Dr. Muhit criticized colleges functioning like commercial enterprises rather than educational institutions, noting that some lacked their own land or deposit documents. He expressed concern that untrained graduates from such colleges could endanger public health and that parents were being deceived after investing their life savings. He emphasized that every private medical college must maintain a minimum standard of facilities, manpower, and patient availability.

Reiterating the government’s commitment to building a “Bangladesh of rules from irregularities,” the minister vowed to shut down what he described as “factories producing fake doctors.”

A single hilsa fish weighing 1.765 kilograms was sold for Tk 7,500 at the Patharghata BFDC fish port in Barguna on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The price per maund reached Tk 170,000, reflecting a sharp rise in demand ahead of Pahela Baishakh. The fish was auctioned at Munni Fish Arat, where several local traders competed before wholesaler and merchant fish trader Alhaj Zakir Hossain made the highest bid and purchased it.

Local trader Imran Hossain said the supply of hilsa in the market is currently very low as catches from the sea have almost stopped. The hilsa caught in the Baleshwar River that morning became a major attraction. He added that demand for large hilsa has increased several times before the festival, while smaller jatka hilsa are selling for about Tk 60,000 per maund.

Upazila Fisheries Officer Hasibul Haque stated that the government will impose a 58-day ban on deep-sea fishing next month to ensure fish breeding and growth, which could help increase future catches of large hilsa.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a stern warning to neighboring countries following recent attacks on Iran’s critical infrastructure and economic centers. In a post on social media platform X, he stated that Iran would deliver a 'terrible' response to the assaults. Pezeshkian also cautioned Middle Eastern neighbors not to allow Iran’s enemies to use their territories for military operations if they wish to ensure their own security and development.

The warning comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the joint forces of the United States and Israel. On Friday, both countries reportedly carried out strikes on several highly significant Iranian sites, including the Mobarakeh Steel Industries in Isfahan and Khuzestan provinces, as well as the Khondab heavy water production facility in Markazi province. In retaliation, Iran launched counterattacks that caused damage at Kuwait International Airport and targeted the Prince Sultan Air Base near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where several people were reported injured.

The escalation underscores the growing regional instability and the potential for further confrontation if diplomatic efforts fail to de-escalate the situation.

A specialized team from the Bangladesh Army successfully neutralized seven landmines discovered in a maize field at Makhaldanga Schoolpara in Chuadanga Sadar upazila. The disposal operation began at 11 a.m. on Saturday and concluded around 1:30 p.m. The landmines had been detected earlier on February 28 in the same agricultural area.

The bomb disposal team, consisting of 15 members from the 55 Regiment of Jessore Cantonment, was led by Captain Md. Selim and Captain Md. Rifat. They first defused four landmines and later three more, causing loud explosions that shook the surrounding area. Ash and dust from the explosives spread across the field during the operation.

Officials from the district administration, including Executive Magistrate Mirza Shahidul, Additional Superintendent of Police (Sadar Circle) Mostafizur Rahman, the Officer-in-Charge of Sadar Police Station Mizanur Rahman, and teams from the Fire Service and Chuadanga District Police, were present at the site during the operation.

A human chain was organized by Jhalakathi Insaf Monch on Saturday morning in front of the Jhalakathi Press Club, marking 100 days since the killing of Shahid Sharif Osman Bin Hadi. Participants demanded a speedy trial, expressing frustration over the lack of visible progress in the investigation. Speakers urged authorities to complete the probe and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Khalid Saifullah, convener of Jhalakathi Insaf Monch, said that despite assurances from the interim government to complete the trial within 90 days, no real progress had been made. He added that those responsible for the attack, including financiers and masterminds, remained unidentified, calling for an end to the culture of impunity and justice for Hadi.

Hadi, spokesperson of Inquilab Monch, was attacked on December 12 last year in Dhaka’s Bijoynagar area after Friday prayers. He later died on December 18 while under treatment in Singapore. His death sparked nationwide mourning and repeated calls for justice.

Additional Inspector General of Police Md. Ahsan Habib Palash formally assumed office as the 12th Director General of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on Saturday, March 28, 2026. He succeeded retired Additional IGP A.K.M. Shahidur Rahman. The appointment was confirmed by RAB Headquarters, marking a new leadership transition in the elite law enforcement agency.

According to RAB sources, Palash began his career in the 15th BCS (Police) batch in 1995 as an Assistant Superintendent of Police after completing basic training at the Bangladesh Police Academy in Sardah, Rajshahi. Over his career, he served in several key units including 4 APBn, Dhaka Metropolitan Police, Chattogram Metropolitan Police, and Sylhet Metropolitan Police, as well as in Rangamati, Shariatpur, and Narayanganj districts. He also worked at the Police Bureau of Investigation headquarters and later as DIG of Chattogram Range.

Palash has extensive international experience through UN peacekeeping missions in Kosovo, Liberia, Sudan, and South Sudan. He received the Bangladesh Police Medal (BPM-Service) for his distinguished service and holds BSS (Honours) and MSc degrees from the University of Dhaka.