Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizens Party (NCP) and opposition chief whip, has demanded the removal and arrest of President Md. Shahabuddin. Speaking at an NCP iftar and prayer gathering on Tuesday evening at the Government Teachers Training College field in Rajshahi, he called for the immediate formation of a constitutional reform council and implementation of the referendum’s ‘yes’ verdict.

He stated that the NCP would attend the upcoming parliamentary session on March 12 not to hear the president’s speech but to press for reforms based on the people’s mandate. Nahid Islam emphasized that the party’s movement for reform and justice would continue, urging accountability on when the upper house and reform council would be established.

He also demanded justice for the killing of Shaheed Osman Hadi, saying the suspects reportedly arrested in India must be brought back for trial. Commenting on the government’s ‘Family Card’ program, he said it was a good initiative but would not benefit citizens unless corruption and loan default issues were resolved.

Israeli media have rejected circulating rumors that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was injured or killed during the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. The speculation originated from a Monday report by Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, which offered no direct evidence or official confirmation. The report relied on indirect indicators such as the absence of recent video appearances, increased security near Netanyahu’s residence, and postponed visits by foreign envoys.

Tasnim, known to be close to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, stated that the claims had neither been confirmed nor denied by any government source. Israeli outlets pointed out that Netanyahu’s office released an official statement on March 7 and that he was listed as having visited Beersheba on March 6. Independent reports also noted his recent phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron, as reported by the Jerusalem Post on March 5.

As of Monday evening, no credible official source had verified Tasnim’s claims. Israeli media emphasized that the absence of new footage or changes in official schedules during wartime often fuels unfounded conspiracy theories rather than confirming any attack or injury.

Germany has withdrawn its embassy staff from Baghdad due to heightened security risks, according to a spokesperson for the German Foreign Ministry. The spokesperson stated that the employees of the German Embassy in Baghdad have been temporarily relocated from Iraq because of the high-risk situation.

The ministry also confirmed that legal and consular services at the embassy will remain severely restricted for some time, though they will not be completely suspended. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, speaking in Nicosia, Cyprus, said he had discussed the regional situation with the U.S. Secretary of State.

The decision reflects Germany’s concern over the deteriorating security environment in Iraq and the broader regional instability, prompting precautionary measures to ensure the safety of its diplomatic personnel.

Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milan, MP, held a meeting with Ji Soon Song, Director of the Human and Social Development Division of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), at the Ministry of Education on Tuesday. The discussion focused on the development of Bangladesh’s education sector, particularly technical and vocational education and training, teacher training, and various primary education programs.

The meeting also covered ADB’s ongoing and potential assistance programs, future education development plans, and ways to strengthen cooperation aligned with the government’s priority initiatives. Both sides discussed possible new programs to enhance primary education.

Minister Milan emphasized the importance of international development partners in improving the quality of education and praised ADB’s ongoing support. Ji Soon Song commended the government’s initiatives in the education sector and reaffirmed ADB’s commitment to continue its cooperation in line with national priorities.

The price of the US dollar rose sharply in Bangladesh on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Banks that had been buying dollars from foreign exchange houses at Tk 122.30–122.35 are now paying Tk 122.90. As a result, the import rate has climbed to Tk 123, up from Tk 122.50 a week earlier. According to bank sources, the increase is linked to higher demand for dollars ahead of a seven-day Eid holiday when banks will remain closed.

Officials explained that importers are rushing to settle letters of credit before the holiday period. The situation has been compounded by the ongoing war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, which has disrupted industries and bank branches in Middle Eastern regions with large Bangladeshi communities. Foreign remittance houses are offering higher rates due to this uncertainty, further pushing up the dollar price.

A senior business executive warned that the sudden rise could fuel inflation, while a deputy managing director of a private bank urged the central bank to act promptly to prevent a dollar shortage. Bangladesh Bank data show the interbank rate rose to Tk 122.58, and the open market rate reached Tk 125.80.

Professor Dr. Prabhat Chandra Biswas has been appointed as the acting Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) in Bangladesh. The appointment was announced on Tuesday through a notification issued by the Health Services Division of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. According to the order, the BCS (Health) cadre officer has been transferred from his current position and assigned as DGHS Director General (Grade-1). The order, issued in the public interest, takes immediate effect.

Before this appointment, Dr. Biswas served as a professor in the Department of Urology at Dhaka Medical College. He has long been involved in the treatment and surgery of kidney, urinary tract, and prostate diseases, and is recognized as a specialist in urology services in the country. He holds MBBS, MPH, and MS degrees in Urology and has received special training in minimally invasive surgery.

With nearly three decades of experience in medical service and academia, Dr. Biswas is also active in professional organizations and serves as an executive committee member of the Dhaka University Alumni Association.

A drone attack caused a fire at the Ruwais industrial complex in Abu Dhabi on March 10, 2026. Authorities confirmed that no casualties have been reported so far, and emergency services are actively working to bring the situation under control.

According to an official post on X, efforts are ongoing to contain the blaze, and no injuries have been recorded. The incident prompted a swift response from emergency departments to prevent further damage within the industrial zone.

The source did not provide details about the origin of the drone or the extent of the damage, leaving the cause and broader implications of the attack unclear.

Passenger train operations between China and North Korea are set to resume on Thursday, ending a suspension that began in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Travel operators confirmed the restart based on information from official ticket offices in Beijing and Dandong. Initially, the service will be available only to Chinese citizens working or studying in North Korea, as well as those traveling for employment, education, or family visits. Tourist ticket sales will remain closed for now.

Rowan Beard, tour manager at Europe-based Young Pioneer Tours, told AFP that the resumption of international train service is a positive development. Although the initial phase excludes tourists, he noted that the route could serve as an alternative to air travel once tourism to North Korea reopens.

The two countries had completely sealed their borders in 2020 due to the pandemic. Last year, North Korea and Russia resumed direct flights and train services, allowing limited cross-border movement between them.

The United States has claimed to have destroyed or sunk more than 50 Iranian naval vessels amid the ongoing war with Iran. According to Al Jazeera, US Air Force General and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Kane disclosed the information during a briefing in Washington. He stated that during the first ten days of the conflict, US forces specifically targeted Iranian ships that had been laying mines.

General Kane added that Iran has been mounting counter-resistance but has not proven to be as strong an adversary as the United States had anticipated. The briefing did not provide further details about the scale of the operations or the broader military situation.

The report also mentioned related developments, including threats of intensified US attacks if oil exports are obstructed and Iran’s missile launches, indicating escalating regional tensions.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami issued a statement on March 10, 2026, clarifying reports about a letter sent from the office of the party’s Ameer and Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The party’s Secretary General and former MP, Mia Golam Porwar, said the incident occurred about two weeks earlier when Professor Dr. Mahmudul Hasan, then serving as the Ameer’s foreign affairs adviser, sent the letter. He added that Mahmudul Hasan included content beyond the Ameer’s directives, particularly regarding the minister’s rank, which was not authorized.

According to the statement, once the issue came to the party’s attention, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman took immediate action. Professor Mahmudul Hasan was formally relieved of his duties on March 2, and Barrister Mir Ahmad Bin Kasem (Arman), MP for Dhaka-14, was appointed as the new foreign affairs adviser to the Leader of the Opposition.

Mia Golam Porwar emphasized that Jamaat-e-Islami believes in responsible, transparent, and accountable political conduct and acts promptly to correct any misunderstandings. He urged all concerned to present accurate information to avoid further confusion.

Singer Asif Akbar has been acquitted in a case filed over possession of foreign liquor without a license. The verdict was delivered on Monday, March 9, by Judge Ayesha Akhter Mousumi of Dhaka Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge Court-2 after concluding the final arguments. The case had been ongoing for eight years. Following the verdict, Asif expressed satisfaction, saying the allegation was baseless and that he had received justice after a long legal battle.

According to court sources, the prosecution failed to prove the charges, leading to Asif’s acquittal. The case originated from a 2018 incident when four bottles of foreign liquor were recovered from his office during his arrest in another case. A separate case was later filed at Tejgaon Police Station under the Narcotics Control Act of 2018.

Asif stated that he respected the court process and refrained from politicizing the issue. He thanked his family, fans, and supporters for enduring the long ordeal, calling the verdict a relief for them all.

Chief Prosecutor Aminul Islam has announced that an internal investigation will be conducted into an alleged bribery incident involving a former prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal. The allegation surfaced after an audio recording was leaked, claiming that the prosecutor demanded one crore taka from the family of an imprisoned Awami League leader in exchange for securing bail. The accused prosecutor, Md. Saimum Reza Talukder, resigned three days before the government accepted his resignation and issued a formal notification on Monday.

Talukder denied the allegation and told BBC Bangla that he would face any legal process initiated by the government. The case in question involves former Awami League MP ABM Fazle Karim Chowdhury from Chattogram-6, whose war crimes case investigation has been completed and is awaiting submission to the tribunal. The case has not yet reached the charge-framing stage.

The report also recalls a previous incident where former prosecutor Turin Afroz was removed from her position for allegedly meeting secretly with an accused during the trial of 1971 war crimes cases.

Bangladesh Submarine Cables PLC, a state-owned company under the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, has announced two special incentive packages to make international bandwidth use more affordable. The initiative, effective from March 10, 2026, aims to support the government’s election pledge of ensuring fast and reliable internet for all. Internet service providers (ISPs), international internet gateways (IIGs), and telecom operators will benefit from reduced costs when purchasing new bandwidth capacity.

Under the first package, customers purchasing new IPLC capacity on the SEA-ME-WE-4 Cox’s Bazar–Singapore route will receive bonus capacity—such as 100G free for every 200G purchased or an additional 10G for each 10G bought. Customers with outstanding dues can also qualify if they submit post-dated checks with a repayment schedule within 2026. The offer applies only to new capacity purchases on a first-come, first-served basis.

The second package, effective April 1, 2026, offers up to 70% free limited destination bandwidth for prepaid customers with zero dues under the company’s IP transit service. The company expects these incentives to lower bandwidth prices below Tk 90 per megabit and support the growth of a knowledge-based digital economy.

The United States has lost two additional MQ-9 Reaper drones during the ongoing war in Iran, bringing the total number of drone losses to eleven. According to CBS News, the drones were downed during 'Operation Epic Fury'. The US Central Command also reported that the number of American military fatalities in the conflict has risen to eight, following the death of a National Guard soldier who was injured in Kuwait on March 6.

The conflict, now entering its second week, initially began as a confrontation between Iran and Israel but has since expanded into a broader regional war. The fighting has already spread to Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and the Gulf region, intensifying instability across the Middle East.

The growing scope of the conflict suggests continued military escalation and regional disruption, though the source provides no details on diplomatic or ceasefire efforts.

A total of 367 international flights have been canceled at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka since February 28, 2026, due to the ongoing war situation in the Middle East. The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh confirmed that 32 flights were canceled on Tuesday alone. Countries including Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, and Jordan have closed their airspace, disrupting air connectivity from Bangladesh.

According to official data, 335 flights were canceled in the first ten days, with daily cancellations ranging from 23 to 46 flights. Airlines affected include Kuwait Airways, Air Arabia, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Jazeera, Flydubai, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, and US-Bangla Airlines. The cancellations have caused uncertainty for expatriate Bangladeshis facing visa complications and travel disruptions.

US-Bangla Airlines announced plans to resume flights on the Sharjah route from March 13 and the Abu Dhabi route from March 14, operating multiple weekly flights using Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The airline continues to operate flights to Dubai, Jeddah, Riyadh, and Muscat and plans to restart services to Doha soon.