ChatGPT has launched new interactive visual explanations to make learning math and science more engaging and intuitive. The update introduces dynamic visual modules for over 70 core concepts, allowing users to manipulate variables and observe real-time changes in formulas and graphs. These tools are available globally across all ChatGPT plans starting today, aiming to help users better grasp abstract ideas through hands-on exploration.

The announcement follows findings from a Gallup survey showing that more than half of U.S. adults struggle with math, and many parents lack confidence in helping their children learn it. ChatGPT already serves 140 million users weekly who rely on it to understand math and science concepts, prepare for exams, and explore new topics. The new feature builds on research suggesting that interactive, visual learning can strengthen conceptual understanding compared to traditional instruction.

Educators have noted that the feature emphasizes conceptual understanding by encouraging learners to explore deeper connections between ideas, helping them retain knowledge more effectively.

Dhaka University authorities have expelled three students for six months after finding them involved in the harassment of two women near the TSC area. The disciplinary action was taken by Proctor Professor Saifuddin Ahmed based on the recommendation of an investigation committee. The expelled students are Shahriar Islam Tushar from Theatre and Performance Studies, Rakib Ahmed from World Religions and Culture, and Shahriar Tanzil from Anthropology.

The incident occurred early on February 24 near the Raju Memorial Sculpture, where two women and two men were allegedly harassed by several students. A video of the incident went viral on social media, showing one student approaching a woman with a bamboo stick. The victims later filed a written complaint with the proctor’s office, leading to the formation of a three-member inquiry committee.

According to the proctor, CCTV footage confirmed that the accused students intimidated the victims and struck one of the men with a helmet, though no clear evidence was found of direct physical assault on the women. The university administration stated that the disciplinary action was taken after verifying the students’ involvement.

Bangladesh Bank Governor Mostakur Rahman has affirmed that the recovery of funds laundered abroad during the previous Awami League government will continue under the interim administration and beyond. Speaking at a meeting with chief executives of 37 banks on Tuesday, he said political pressure would not halt the process, emphasizing that retrieving public money remains the central priority. The meeting reviewed progress on repatriating illicit funds and discussed next steps for the banking sector.

Association of Bankers Bangladesh (ABB) Chairman and City Bank Managing Director Masrur Arefin told reporters that banks accused of involvement in money laundering have already hired eight to ten international law firms to pursue legal cases abroad. He noted that legal experts estimate the recovery process could take three to five years, but expressed optimism about eventual success.

The interim government has also formed 11 investigation teams to probe alleged corruption, bribery, and money laundering involving former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s family and ten major business groups. The Anti-Corruption Commission leads the investigations, supported by the CID, NBR, BFIU, and the Attorney General’s Office.

The Netherlands has decided to move its embassy staff from Iran to Azerbaijan due to increasing security risks. According to Al Jazeera, the Dutch government announced that the operations of its embassy in Iran will be temporarily transferred to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. Dutch official Berendsen stated in a social media post that the decision was made because of heightened threats to the safety of embassy personnel.

The move comes as security conditions in Iran have become unstable amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. The report suggests that several countries have recently issued warnings concerning the safety of their citizens and diplomats in the region.

The Dutch government’s decision indicates a cautious approach to protecting its diplomatic staff while maintaining limited operations from a safer location nearby.

Qatar’s Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi has called on the United States and Iran to return to the negotiating table to ease regional tensions. In an interview with Al Jazeera, he said that Iran’s attacks on neighboring countries would not benefit anyone and warned that continued escalation would harm all sides.

According to the report, Iran has been launching missile and drone strikes on Gulf and neighboring countries in retaliation for attacks by the United States and Israel. These strikes have caused casualties and damaged key infrastructure, severely disrupting the region’s energy-dependent economies. Al-Khulaifi expressed deep concern over the widespread assaults on civilian infrastructure and described the current situation as unfortunate.

Condemning what he termed “unjustified and heinous” attacks on Qatar’s sovereignty, the minister said his country would take all possible legal measures in self-defense. He reiterated that dialogue remains the only path toward a long-term and sustainable solution.

BNP Vice Chairman and Tangail-8 MP Advocate Ahmed Azam Khan has pledged continuous support for the family of Mosharraf Hossain, a resident of Kirtankhola village in Sakhipur, Tangail, who was killed in an Iranian missile attack in Saudi Arabia’s Al Kharij city. On Tuesday morning, Khan visited the victim’s home, offered condolences, and provided financial assistance. He also assured that arrangements would be made for the education and future employment of Mosharraf’s two sons.

During the visit, Khan stated that Mosharraf was not a combatant but a civilian who died in a foreign missile strike, expressing solidarity with the bereaved family. He added that communication with the embassy was underway to expedite the repatriation of Mosharraf’s body. Local BNP leaders, including Sakhipur Upazila BNP’s organizing secretary Sabur Reza, were present at the event.

Mosharraf Hossain was killed on Sunday evening when an Iranian missile struck the Al-Towaik Baldia Company camp in Al Kharij, Saudi Arabia, where he was working.

World Bank’s Director for Bangladesh and Bhutan, Jean Pesme, met with Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milan in Dhaka on Tuesday to discuss strengthening cooperation between Bangladesh and the World Bank in accelerating education sector reforms and improving overall education quality.

During the meeting, the minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening education from primary to higher levels, emphasizing that improving quality and expediting ongoing development projects remain top priorities. Both sides reviewed current World Bank-supported initiatives and discussed key challenges such as literacy, teacher training, and student performance.

The meeting also explored future collaboration areas including digital education, skill development, multimedia and smart classrooms, and enhanced research support in universities. The minister expressed gratitude for the World Bank’s continued partnership and reiterated the government’s determination to modernize and reform the education system.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for destroying a major Israeli military and strategic facility south of Tel Aviv. According to the IRGC’s public relations office, the ‘Ha’Ela Satellite’ communication center, which connected Israeli warplanes with airbases, was demolished through a special operation using suicide drones. The center reportedly served as a crucial part of Israel’s satellite control network for its air force.

The attack comes amid an intensifying conflict between Iran and Israel following a deadly assault on February 28 that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, several senior military commanders, and civilians. In response, the United States and Israel launched large-scale military operations targeting both military and civilian sites in Iran, causing heavy casualties and infrastructure damage.

Iran’s armed forces have since retaliated with missile and drone strikes on Israeli positions in occupied territories and on U.S. bases deployed across the region, signaling a continued cycle of escalation.

Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat, saying Tehran is not intimidated by such warnings. The exchange followed Trump’s statement that the United States would deliver a strong response if Iran blocked oil shipments through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Responding on social media platform X, Larijani wrote that Iran does not fear Trump’s empty threats, adding that even more powerful figures had failed to eliminate Iran. He cautioned Trump to take care of himself so that he does not face destruction.

The remarks, reported by Al Jazeera, reflect continuing tensions between Washington and Tehran over control of vital energy routes and the broader geopolitical rivalry in the region.

US Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth stated that Tuesday would be the most intense day of attacks in Iran. Speaking at a press conference in Washington, he described the day as another period of heavy strikes and claimed that Iran was being severely defeated. According to Hegseth, the number of missiles launched from Iran in the past 24 hours was the lowest so far.

The remarks were reported by Al Jazeera and reflect the continuing escalation of hostilities involving Iran. The statement comes amid reports of missile exchanges and heightened regional tensions. Hegseth’s comments suggest that the United States perceives Iran’s military capacity as weakening under sustained pressure.

The situation remains fluid, with related developments including reports of injuries to an Israeli minister’s son and threats of stronger retaliation if oil exports are obstructed. Broader regional impacts, such as disruptions to gas supplies in India, have also been noted.

Senior journalist Mohammad Abdul Bashir, known as Bashir Jamal, has been appointed as the Managing Director (MD) of the Bangladesh Journalists Welfare Trust. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification on Tuesday confirming his one-year contractual appointment, effective from the date he assumes office.

Bashir Jamal currently serves as the Chief Reporter of the newspaper Amar Desh and as Senior Assistant Secretary General of the Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ). A graduate in Political Science from the University of Dhaka, he began his journalism career in 1998 and has worked for several national dailies including Sangbad, Manabzamin, and Manabkantha. He has spent much of his career covering the BNP and parliamentary affairs. He hails from a respected Muslim family in Bengaduba village of Madhabpur upazila, Habiganj.

According to the government notification, his appointment was made under Section 10(2) of the Bangladesh Journalists Welfare Trust Act, 2014, requiring him to sever ties with other organizations. The specific terms of his contract will be defined in a separate agreement.

An Israeli military facility near the Lebanon border came under rocket attack by Hezbollah on Friday, March 6, injuring several soldiers, including the son of Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. The minister’s son suffered severe injuries to his abdomen and back, with his liver torn by shrapnel. The incident occurred in the western Galilee region amid ongoing clashes between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, according to Roya News.

Local Israeli media reported that eight soldiers from the Givati and Golani brigades were wounded in the explosion, five of them critically. The injured were airlifted to Western Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya, where hospital authorities said the minister’s son was in stable condition, though some reports suggested his internal injuries were more serious than initially believed.

Finance Minister Smotrich confirmed that his son, Binyamin Hebron, was among the wounded and described the extent of his injuries. He noted that shrapnel had pierced his son’s abdomen and back, narrowly missing a major artery.

Sarjis Alam, chief organizer of the National Citizens Party (NCP) for the northern region, has criticized the government’s decision to relax educational qualification requirements for chairpersons of managing committees and governing bodies of private educational institutions. Speaking at an NCP divisional iftar gathering in Rajshahi on March 10, 2026, he alleged that such a move could expose educational institutions to political influence and party-based control.

Alam recalled that during the interim government period, a rule required managing committee chairpersons to hold at least an honors degree, but that condition was later removed. He argued that eliminating qualification standards in education management could harm the country’s education system. He also accused the Awami League of previously damaging educational quality and establishing authoritarian control.

Issuing a warning to the BNP, Alam said that if the party follows a similar path, the public will reject it. He urged BNP to include qualified individuals or train its members to be competent, cautioning that any political manipulation of the education system would not be tolerated.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed stated that respecting the outcome of the referendum requires first joining the parliament. He made the remarks on Tuesday at an iftar event organized by the Bangladesh Nationalist Lawyers Forum at the Supreme Court Bar Association auditorium. The minister emphasized that discussions in parliament would determine decisions on constitutional reform, and any new oath-taking would follow a defined framework.

He reiterated that the government is operating in accordance with the constitution and that the BNP remains committed to implementing the July National Charter. Salahuddin Ahmed said the BNP would also implement its election manifesto and the vice president’s position as outlined. He added that more than 100 ordinances issued by the interim government would be presented in the first parliamentary session.

The minister further noted that consensus-based discussions would guide constitutional amendments and that only agreed-upon points would be implemented.

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir stated that the BNP government’s Family Card program is not merely financial assistance but a tool to empower women and reinforce their role in families and society. He made the remarks on Tuesday afternoon at a Family Card distribution event held at Rahimanpur Union’s Eidgah Alim Madrasa premises in Thakurgaon Sadar upazila, where 590 women from Ward No. 2 received cards.

Mirza Fakhrul emphasized that the Family Card would be issued in the name of the female head of each household, symbolizing their strength and independence. He warned that any involvement in corruption related to the program would not be tolerated. The minister also said the initiative fulfills an election promise, noting that the BNP government had launched the program within 22 days of taking office.

He contrasted the current initiative with the previous 15 years, claiming that earlier no one could obtain such cards without paying money, whereas the new Family Card is provided free of charge.