Google has introduced Lyria 3 Pro, an advanced version of its AI music generation model, on March 25, 2026. The new model enables users to create tracks up to three minutes long with enhanced structural awareness and customization. Lyria 3 Pro can generate specific musical elements such as intros, verses, choruses, and bridges, offering creators greater control and flexibility. The rollout extends Lyria’s capabilities to more Google products, including Vertex AI, Google AI Studio, Gemini API, Google Vids, the Gemini app, and ProducerAI.

According to Google, Lyria 3 Pro is designed to make high-quality music generation accessible to developers, businesses, and creators. It is available in public preview on Vertex AI for scalable audio production and integrated into Google Vids for Workspace and AI Pro subscribers. ProducerAI users can now collaborate with the model to iterate on full-length songs. The company emphasized responsible development, using only materials it has rights to and embedding all outputs with SynthID watermarks to identify AI-generated content.

Google stated that Lyria 3 Pro was developed in collaboration with musicians through its Music AI Sandbox, ensuring the technology supports creative expression while protecting intellectual property rights.

Four trainee Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) from the 43rd batch of the Bangladesh Civil Service (Police) cadre have been dismissed from government service. The decision was made under the Bangladesh Civil Service Recruitment Rules, 1981. The Public Security Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notification on Wednesday, signed by Deputy Secretary Touhif Ahmed on behalf of the President.

The dismissed officers are Sajid Bin Kamal, Raton Bala, Md Abdul Aziz, and Tahmid Ahmed. According to the notification, the action was taken under Rule 6(2)(a) of the 1981 regulations with approval from the competent authority. The order took immediate effect in the public interest. Copies of the notification were sent to the Cabinet Secretary, the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, the Inspector General of Police, and the Ministry of Public Administration for necessary action.

The notification did not specify the reasons behind the dismissal of the four trainee officers, leaving the cause undisclosed.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has made it clear that fuel prices will not increase, according to his Policy and Strategy Adviser Jahid Ur Rahman. Speaking at a press conference organized by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on March 25, the adviser warned that petrol pump owners would not benefit from hoarding fuel. He emphasized that the government is monitoring the situation and urged citizens to refrain from panic buying.

Jahid Ur Rahman explained that the current fuel supply strain is linked to global crises and public fear rather than government mismanagement. He compared the situation to a bank run, noting that excessive withdrawals—or in this case, hoarding—can disrupt normal supply chains. The adviser said the government deliberately avoided raising domestic fuel prices to prevent inflation, given the country’s limited purchasing power.

He added that fuel rationing before Eid was lifted to ensure smooth travel, and called for public awareness to prevent unnecessary shortages caused by fear-driven behavior.

Police in Jamalpur detained eleven individuals on Wednesday night for allegedly attempting to sell 3,000 liters of petrol illegally in Kendua Kalibari Bazar. Locals intercepted seven vehicles, including pickup vans and autorickshaws, carrying 15 drums of petrol reportedly being smuggled by local retailer Sohel Rana. The suspects and seized fuel were handed over to Jamalpur Sadar Police Station after being held at the Kendua Union Parishad office.

According to police and witnesses, the petrol was being transported to Bogura’s Sariakandi area for sale on the black market. Residents claimed that Sohel Rana and two other main suspects were released, sparking local frustration. Authorities confirmed that legal proceedings are underway and that the seized petrol and vehicles remain in police custody.

Officials stated that regular mobile court drives will continue against illegal fuel trading. The Jamalpur upazila administration assured citizens that there is no fuel shortage and urged the public not to panic.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) West Bengal president Shamik Bhattacharya has threatened to annex Bangladesh’s Jessore and Khulna regions to India, calling on Bangladeshi Hindus for support. He made the remarks on Wednesday during a BJP press conference in Kolkata, where fellow BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, a former ally of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, was also present.

During the event, Bhattacharya declared that his party would not allow West Bengal to become “West Bangladesh.” He accused Mamata Banerjee and her associates of attempting to change the state’s identity and stated that the BJP would not permit the construction of a Babri Masjid. He further urged Bangladeshi Hindus to “break Bangladesh” and bring land to India by including Jessore and Khulna.

The statements were made publicly in Kolkata and directly linked to regional political tensions between the BJP and the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal.

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Iran launched 100 missiles toward the American aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, describing the incident during a White House address. He claimed all 101 missiles were intercepted. The footage released reportedly showed multiple cruise missiles being fired from Iran’s coast toward the sea, where the carrier was deployed in the Arabian Sea under Operation Epic Fury.

Iran, meanwhile, issued a renewed warning that it would target the USS Abraham Lincoln if given the opportunity. The country also announced missile strikes on U.S. military bases in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain. These attacks occurred as the Trump administration sent a 15-point peace proposal to Tehran aimed at ending the ongoing conflict.

The developments highlight a sharp escalation in hostilities between Washington and Tehran, with regional security and energy stability increasingly at risk according to the report.

A passenger bus that plunged into the Padma River at Daulatdia in Rajbari has been recovered, with fire service personnel pulling out bodies one after another late Wednesday night. The bus, which had sunk earlier in the evening, was lifted from the river around 11:30 p.m. According to the Fire Service, twelve bodies have been recovered so far, including three men, six women, and three children. Rescue workers also found school bags, shoes, and other belongings floating from the damaged vehicle, while three ambulances were kept ready to assist the operation.

Witnesses and relatives gathered at the riverbank searching for missing family members. One man said his friend’s sister and her husband were on the bus and remain missing. Another person reported that his wife, daughter, and niece survived by swimming ashore, but his young son and nephew are still unaccounted for. A grandfather waited in tears for news of his two grandchildren.

According to the ferry terminal supervisor, the bus carrying about 50 passengers was waiting for a ferry when a small utility ferry named “Hasna Hena” struck the pontoon, causing the bus to lose control and fall into the river.

Member of Parliament for Sunamganj-2, Nasir Uddin Chowdhury, emphasized the need to make Shalla Upazila free from corruption and crime. He called for an end to theft and false cases, urging that ordinary people should not face harassment. He made these remarks on Wednesday while addressing a views-exchange meeting organized by the Shalla Upazila BNP as the chief guest.

During his speech, Chowdhury said that the development of Dirai-Shalla requires eliminating crime and ensuring active participation from all party leaders and workers. He also stated that opportunists from the Awami League would not be allowed to join their party. The meeting, held at the public auditorium at 2 p.m., was presided over by Shalla Upazila BNP convener Md. Sirajul Islam Siraj and conducted by senior joint convener Md. Abdul Awal.

After the meeting, Nasir Uddin Chowdhury attended another event at the office of the Upazila Nirbahi Officer, continuing his engagement with local administrative and political activities.

Iran issued a stern warning to the United States, urging Washington not to describe its defeat as an agreement. The statement came from Ebrahim Zulfaqari, spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, who said that the military power once boasted by the United States has now turned into a strategic failure. He added that if the self-proclaimed global superpower could have escaped this situation, it would have done so already.

The warning followed a claim by former U.S. President Donald Trump on social media platform Truth Social that constructive discussions had taken place between the United States and Iran over the past two days amid the ongoing war. Tehran, however, denied any formal communication with Washington. Zulfaqari further declared that the era of promises is over and that the world now stands divided between truth and falsehood, asserting that those who support freedom will not be misled by propaganda.

The exchange reflects heightened tensions between the two countries, with both sides issuing conflicting statements about diplomatic engagement and the broader conflict.

The Parents’ Unity Forum has called for the cancellation of Saturday weekly holidays in all educational institutions across Bangladesh to address existing learning gaps and ensure timely completion of syllabuses. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the organization’s president, Md. Ziaul Kabir Dulu, said the measure should apply not only to primary but also to secondary levels.

The statement expressed concern over the growing dependence on coaching centers and private tutoring at the secondary level, alleging that many teachers are involved in such activities, forcing students to rely on them. Complaints have also surfaced about harassment or threats of lower grades for those not attending specific teachers’ private sessions. The forum further noted that despite the nationalization of many secondary schools, politically appointed teachers remain in place, continuing syndicate activities that undermine the education system.

The forum highlighted that while ten Saturdays of classes have been introduced at the primary level, no clear directive has been issued for secondary schools. It urged authorities to ensure a transparent, accountable, and student-centered education system.

After a gap of one and a half decades, Bangladesh is bringing back the traditional Independence Day parade on March 26, 2026. The event will take place at the National Parade Ground, featuring displays of the country’s defense capabilities by the army, navy, and air force. President Mohammed Shahabuddin will receive the salute, while Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will attend the ceremony. The parade will begin with the entry of the parade commander on horseback and will include participation from various law enforcement agencies.

The parade will showcase armored, artillery, signals, East Bengal, air defense, services, para commando, naval, and modernized infantry contingents. Paratroopers will descend with the national flag, and the air force will perform aerial demonstrations, concluding with a salute from MiG-29 fighter jets. The Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) announced that the event will be open to the public, who can enter through gates 2, 3, 4, 10, and 11.

The parade highlights the armed forces’ commitment to safeguarding national sovereignty and marks a major return of a national tradition to public participation.

Additional Inspector General Mosleh Uddin Ahmed has officially taken charge as the new head of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Bangladesh Police. The handover ceremony took place on Wednesday at the CID headquarters, where outgoing chief Additional IGP Md. Shibgat Ullah was given a farewell reception. In his address, Mosleh Uddin pledged to establish CID as an apex investigation unit and emphasized teamwork as the key to maintaining the department’s reputation.

Mosleh Uddin joined the Bangladesh Police through the 15th BCS in 1995 and previously served as Additional IGP at the Police Headquarters’ Logistics and Asset Acquisition branch. He also held key positions in the Dhaka and Chattogram Metropolitan Police and served as Superintendent of Police in several districts, including Kushtia, Bhola, and Sherpur. He has international experience from his service in the UNAMID mission.

The outgoing chief highlighted his tenure’s achievements, including reducing pending cases from about 600 to 50 and initiating projects such as regional forensic labs, a medical center, and a one-stop call center for CID operations.

According to Israel Army Radio, Iran launched four rounds of missile attacks on Israel within a 40-minute period. The strikes were accompanied by multiple explosions heard across the greater Tel Aviv area. The radio confirmed reports of blasts near Tel Aviv and surrounding regions.

The Israel Electric Corporation reported that explosions were also heard near a major power station in Hadera, though no casualties or damage were recorded. Earlier, on the previous Tuesday, missiles were fired toward Tel Aviv, injuring several people. The latest attacks follow escalating tensions between the two countries, with Israel claiming responsibility for killing the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps’ naval chief and Iran asserting it targeted Israel’s nuclear facilities.

The repeated missile exchanges highlight a sharp rise in hostilities between Israel and Iran, raising concerns about further regional instability and potential disruptions to energy supplies already strained by the ongoing conflict.

The Ministry of Education in Bangladesh has issued an urgent directive requiring all educational institutions to ensure cleanliness before reopening after the Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 holidays. The order, signed by Senior Assistant Secretary Muhammad Helal Chowdhury, was announced through a notice from the Secondary and Higher Education Division. An inter-ministerial committee has been formed to oversee the implementation of the directive.

According to the notice, institutions must confirm cleanliness before reopening, strengthen daily monitoring, and conduct weekly cleaning drives involving teachers and students. It also instructs schools and colleges to initiate tree-planting programs, maintain gardens, and promote awareness among students about cleanliness. The ministry emphasized that these activities should continue throughout the year to maintain a healthy and hygienic learning environment.

The directive aims to ensure that educational institutions reopen in a clean and safe condition following the Eid holidays, reinforcing long-term hygiene practices across campuses nationwide.

A Dhaka court has summoned the officer-in-charge of Hatirjheel Police Station following dissatisfaction over police conduct in the closure of a Punjabi shop named 'Nabin Fashion' in the Moghbazar area. The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman issued the order on Wednesday, acting on his own initiative. The court also directed the officer to reopen the shop within 24 hours in the presence of police at the site.

According to the court order, a report published in a national daily’s online edition showed that a group of people, accompanied by police, ordered the closure of the 'Nabin' brand shop at Moghbazar’s Vishal Center Market. Some individuals were seen behaving disorderly while police officers stood by without intervening. The court observed that such inaction could create fear among the public and questioned why it should not be declared unlawful and unprofessional.

The officer-in-charge has been instructed to appear before the court within three days with a written explanation and to submit the names and details of those involved in the incident.