Israel’s Ministry of Health reported that 204 people were injured in the past 24 hours as the country continues to face conflict involving Iran and Lebanon’s Hezbollah. The injured individuals have been taken to various hospitals for treatment, according to the ministry’s statement.

Since the beginning of the joint U.S.-Israel offensive against Iran, a total of 5,045 people have been treated in hospitals for injuries. Among them, 120 remain hospitalized, with 12 in serious condition. The report highlights the continuing toll of the conflict on civilians and the healthcare system.

The situation remains tense as regional dynamics evolve, with ongoing hostilities between Israel, Iran, and Hezbollah contributing to instability and humanitarian strain.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told the Supreme People’s Assembly on Tuesday that the ongoing war between Iran and the United States proves his country was right to retain its nuclear weapons. He said the current situation shows that rejecting US pressure and promises to abandon nuclear arms was the correct decision. Kim accused Washington of state-sponsored terrorism and aggression, declaring North Korea’s status as a nuclear power to be irreversible.

The remarks came after former US President Donald Trump described Iran as an imminent threat, despite earlier claiming to have destroyed its nuclear capability. For North Korea’s leadership, the Iran conflict reinforces the belief that nations without nuclear weapons are more vulnerable to US military power, while those possessing them can deter attacks.

Kim’s comments coincide with renewed diplomatic signals from Trump, who has hinted at restarting talks with Pyongyang. However, Kim indicated that any future meeting would differ from past summits, insisting that the US must first recognize North Korea as a nuclear state and abandon its hostile policies.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghaei has described U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim about possible diplomatic talks with Iran as ‘unreliable’. In an interview with India Today published on March 25, 2026, Baghaei stated that several countries have approached Iran with mediation proposals, but Tehran remains firm on defending itself.

Baghaei questioned Washington’s sincerity in seeking a peaceful resolution, pointing to what he described as continuous bombings and missile strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran. He argued that such actions undermine any credibility in U.S. claims of diplomacy or mediation.

The remarks come amid heightened tensions and uncertainty surrounding potential ceasefire efforts between Iran and the United States, with reports of mediation attempts involving Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt.

Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Gani announced that Bangladesh currently holds a one-month reserve of fuel oil, exceeding the usual 15-day stock. He said the government is working to further increase reserves to ensure supply stability. The statement came during a press briefing at the Secretariat following a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

Gani explained that the Prime Minister reviewed the national energy situation, assessing ministry actions and available resources. He urged the public not to panic-buy fuel, noting that excessive purchases could lead to waste. The government has approved the purchase of two LNG cargoes through the Cabinet Committee on Public Procurement to maintain energy supply amid international market challenges.

Addressing rumors of possible fuel price hikes, the Cabinet Secretary said he was unaware of any such plans or indications. He also clarified that all types of fuel currently have sufficient reserves and that international jet fuel price increases have not directly affected domestic pricing.

A woman named Bonani Shikdar, wife of police officer Subrata Shikdar, was allegedly beaten to death by neighbors in Madaripur’s Bahadurpur Union following a dispute over children setting off firecrackers. The incident occurred in Rakhalhati village, where Bonani was struck with a plowing stick by neighbor Montu Shikdar after an argument. She was seriously injured and later died on Tuesday night while being taken to Faridpur Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment.

According to relatives and locals, the conflict began on March 19 when sparks from a firecracker landed on the clothes of Montu Shikdar’s wife, leading to a heated exchange. Police from the Srinadi outpost recovered the body and sent it for autopsy. A written complaint was filed by the victim’s family at the local police station.

Madaripur Sadar Police Station’s Officer-in-Charge Abul Kalam Azad confirmed that a case was filed by the victim’s husband and three suspects were arrested, while efforts to apprehend the remaining accused are ongoing.

India has resumed importing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from Iran for the first time in several years, despite ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. According to Reuters, the shipment became possible after the United States temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil and energy exports. The sanctioned tanker named 'Aurora', carrying Iranian LPG, is expected to arrive soon at Mangalore port on India’s western coast. The cargo will be distributed among three state-owned energy companies: Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation.

India had halted energy imports from Iran in 2019 due to pressure from Western sanctions. The renewed trade comes as energy transport through the Hormuz Strait has been disrupted following the outbreak of war between the United States, Israel, and Iran, leaving India among the most affected countries.

The development highlights India’s efforts to secure energy supplies amid regional instability and fluctuating global sanctions policies.

National Citizen Party (NCP) convener and opposition chief whip Nahid Islam has called for building an accountable, just, and inclusive state system to repay the debt owed to the martyrs of the Liberation War. In a message issued on Wednesday marking the 55th anniversary of Bangladesh’s independence, he extended greetings to all Bangladeshis at home and abroad and reaffirmed his party’s commitment to fight corruption, injustice, and inequality while ensuring equal rights, dignity, and security for all citizens.

Nahid Islam described Independence and National Day as a moment of pride and self-respect, paying tribute to the martyrs and the persecuted women whose sacrifices shaped the nation’s history. He said the 1971 independence struggle was not only for territory but also for justice, equality, democracy, and human dignity—principles that remain unfulfilled. He criticized repeated impositions of autocratic rule that weakened democracy and national sovereignty.

Referring to the July mass uprising that ended autocratic rule, he said the nation regained its democratic rights and dignity. He urged the new generation to uphold truth, justice, courage, and patriotism to build the Bangladesh envisioned by the Liberation War.

Fifteen-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. has recently trained with Real Madrid’s youth academy, raising speculation about his potential move to the Spanish club. The Athletic first reported the development, later confirmed by Spanish outlet Marca, which noted that the young player could soon join the club officially. He has been practicing with Real Madrid’s Cadet ‘A’ team, playing as a winger while coaches assess his performance over several days.

Ronaldo Jr., currently part of Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr academy, began playing there after his father Cristiano Ronaldo joined the club in December 2022. Before that, he represented youth teams of Manchester United and Juventus. Born in the United States, he chose to represent Portugal internationally and made his debut for the country’s under-15 team against Japan last May.

The teenager’s training stint at Real Madrid has reignited attention on his father’s legacy at the club, where Cristiano Ronaldo played from 2009 to 2018. Observers now await whether the younger Ronaldo will begin a new chapter at the same club that defined much of his father’s career.

Former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger has stated that Iran is currently in a strategically advantageous position in its ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel. In an interview with The Economist podcast published on March 25, 2026, Younger said the United States failed to properly assess the complexity of the war and lost the initiative to Iran about two weeks earlier.

He explained that Iran has shown greater resilience than expected, having taken early steps to disperse its military assets and decentralize decision-making on weapons use. These measures, according to Younger, have strengthened Iran’s defensive capacity even under heavy airstrikes.

Younger also noted that some remarks by former US President Donald Trump reinforced Iran’s perception of the conflict as a “civilizational” or “existential” struggle. The comments were reported by Middle East Eye.

Bangladesh’s Ministry of Education is preparing a series of reforms aimed at completing the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations by December 31 each year. Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milan announced the initiative during a meeting at the ministry, emphasizing that the current system causes students to lose nearly two years of academic time between class completion and examinations.

The meeting also decided that the 2026 HSC examinations will use uniform question papers across all education boards. To ensure transparency, the ministry discussed installing closed-circuit cameras in every examination room. Board chairmen were instructed to inspect SSC centers and report on their conditions. A zero-tolerance policy against cheating and irregularities was reaffirmed, and a committee will assess the feasibility of reducing the number of exam subjects.

The minister further directed an inquiry into administrative delays in a 2023 SSC exam case and reiterated the government’s commitment to maintaining a fair, cheating-free examination environment nationwide.

President Md. Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman paid tribute to the martyrs of the 1971 Liberation War at the National Memorial in Savar on Thursday, March 26, 2026, marking the Great Independence and National Day. The two leaders placed floral wreaths at dawn to honor the memory of those who sacrificed their lives for the nation.

After laying the wreaths, the President and Prime Minister stood in solemn silence for a while, paying deep respect to the heroic martyrs of the Liberation War. The tribute ceremony was part of the national observance of Independence Day, which commemorates Bangladesh’s struggle and victory in 1971.

The event at the National Memorial symbolizes the country’s collective remembrance of its freedom fighters and the enduring significance of Independence Day in national life.

The Israeli Defense Forces claimed on Tuesday that they carried out a large-scale attack on an underwater research center in the Iranian city of Isfahan. According to the Israeli statement, the facility is the country’s only site involved in submarine production and naval support operations. Iran has not yet issued any comment regarding the reported strike.

Earlier, BBC Verify reported that an airstrike in Isfahan had damaged a multistory building and nearby shops, though it remained unclear whether that incident was linked to the same attack mentioned by Israel. The report did not confirm the extent of the damage or any casualties.

The situation adds to regional tensions, but no immediate response or confirmation from Iranian authorities was available at the time of reporting.

Bangladesh is set to observe another three-day holiday starting today, coinciding with the national Independence Day. The official public holiday for Independence Day, combined with the regular Friday and Saturday weekend, has created a continuous three-day break across the country.

Earlier, the nation had a seven-day holiday from March 17 to March 23 for Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations. Following that, on March 24 and 25, government and private offices, courts, banks, and other institutions resumed normal operations. Now, with the Independence Day holiday on March 26, employees are again getting an extended weekend.

According to the government holiday calendar, this sequence of holidays provides another opportunity for citizens and employees to enjoy consecutive days off shortly after the long Eid vacation.

The Iranian Red Crescent Society reported on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, that more than 85,000 civilian structures in Iran have been damaged since the start of joint US-Israeli military operations at the end of February. According to the organization’s head, Pirhossein Kolivand, a total of 85,176 sites were affected, including 64,583 residential buildings and 19,690 commercial establishments.

Kolivand stated that Tehran suffered the most severe damage, with 282 medical centers and 600 educational institutions hit during the attacks. He asserted that these strikes should be considered war crimes under the Geneva Conventions. The conflict began on February 28 when the United States and Israel launched a joint military campaign against Iran, prompting retaliatory drone and missile strikes by Iran on Israeli and US bases in the Middle East.

The Red Crescent also reported that more than 1,340 people have been killed in Iran since the start of the joint military operation, highlighting the escalating humanitarian toll of the conflict.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a petition to show retired Lieutenant General Masud Uddin Chowdhury arrested in a corruption case involving the alleged embezzlement of Tk 119 crore. The case accuses him and his associates of misusing government authority and breaching trust while recruiting workers for Malaysia. The Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge’s Court has set April 9 for a hearing in the presence of the accused, according to ACC Assistant Director Aminul Islam.

The petition, submitted by ACC Assistant Director Abul Kalam Azad, claims that Masud and his associates collected extra money beyond the government-fixed fee of Tk 78,990 per worker. They allegedly exploited political influence to collect illegal payments from 7,124 workers, totaling Tk 119.32 crore. The case was filed on March 11 under multiple sections of the Penal Code, the Money Laundering Prevention Act 2012, and the Prevention of Corruption Act 1947.

The ACC stated that Masud’s release on bail could obstruct the investigation, justifying the need to show him arrested in this case. He was earlier detained from his Baridhara DOHS residence and placed on a five-day remand.