Former Chief Justice A B M Khairul Haque has been shown arrested in two separate murder cases filed over incidents during the July anti-discrimination movement in Dhaka’s Jatrabari and Adabor areas. On March 30, 2026, Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Md Jamshed Alam issued the order following hearings in both cases. The hearings were held in Haque’s presence after he was brought to court from prison.

The Jatrabari case involves the killing of madrasa student Arif, for which Sub-Inspector Mahmudul Hasan had sought Haque’s arrest on March 10. The Adabor case concerns the death of garment worker Rubel, with Sub-Inspector Mohammad Tipu Sultan submitting a similar request on March 29. Public Prosecutor Omar Faruk Faruki represented the state, while Haque’s lawyer opposed the arrest orders. The court ultimately granted both requests.

Haque had earlier secured bail in five other cases filed during the interim government period, including one related to the killing of a Jubo Dal activist and others concerning alleged forgery in the caretaker government verdict. He was first detained on July 24 of the previous year from his Dhanmondi residence.

Indian broadcaster GeoStar has terminated its agreement with Bangladeshi partner T-Sports, creating uncertainty over the Indian Premier League (IPL) broadcast in Bangladesh. According to Reuters sources, the decision was made after T-Sports failed to make scheduled payments. GeoStar formally notified T-Sports of the cancellation in a letter dated February 17, making the termination effective immediately.

Earlier in January, Bangladesh’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting had banned IPL broadcasts after the Kolkata Knight Riders dropped Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman following instructions from the Indian cricket board. The government is currently reviewing that ban. However, GeoStar’s cancellation means that even if the restriction is lifted, Bangladesh will still lack a valid broadcaster for the IPL.

GeoStar also canceled its agreement with T-Sports for the Women’s Premier League broadcast due to similar payment failures. The IPL, valued at about 18.5 billion dollars, remains one of the most popular cricket tournaments across South Asia, including Bangladesh, where the latest season began on March 28 and is ongoing.

A mobile court in Singra upazila of Natore fined a trader one lakh taka and sentenced him to two months in jail for illegally storing 11,000 liters of fuel. The operation took place around 3 p.m. on Monday at Asha Traders in Sherkol Bazar, owned by Altaf Sheikh. The court, led by Executive Magistrate and Upazila Nirbahi Officer Abdullah Al Rifat, found the trader guilty of hoarding fuel without valid documentation.

During the raid, officials recovered 49 barrels of diesel, 5 barrels of octane, 2 barrels of petrol, and 2 barrels of lubricants, totaling 11,000 liters. The magistrate stated that the action was part of efforts to address the ongoing fuel shortage in the area. The trader failed to produce legal papers for the stored fuel, leading to the fine and jail sentence.

Authorities ordered that the seized fuel be sold within seven days, aiming to prevent further disruption in local fuel supply.

Bangladesh’s Minister of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Iqbal Hasan Mahmud, told Parliament on Monday that certain groups are smuggling fuel through border areas. In a statement under Rule 300, he said that the tendency to purchase fuel beyond actual need has artificially created a sense of crisis. The minister assured that the government has taken timely measures to maintain normal supply and that there is currently no shortage of fuel.

According to Mahmud, the country has a stock of 218,000 metric tons of diesel, with supply systems operating normally. The government plans to import 50,000 metric tons of octane in April and expects an additional 30,000 tons from domestic sources, enough to meet demand for two more months. He noted that hoarding behavior, rather than actual scarcity, has become a major issue.

The minister emphasized that despite global challenges, the government has not raised fuel prices and continues to provide subsidies for public benefit. He urged citizens to avoid unnecessary fuel purchases and wastage, stressing that collective effort is essential to overcome any global crisis.

The European Union has extended its sanctions on Iran for another year over alleged human rights violations. According to a statement from the EU Council, the sanctions will now remain in effect until April 13, 2027. The measures include travel bans, asset freezes, and restrictions on exporting equipment that could be used for internal repression or telecommunications surveillance.

The EU Council further stated that EU citizens and entities are prohibited from providing funds or economic resources to the individuals and organizations listed under the sanctions. The current list includes 262 individuals and 53 entities, with one deceased person recently removed from it.

The EU first imposed these sanctions in 2011 in response to serious human rights abuses in Iran and has renewed them annually since then.

Jamaat-e-Islami lawmaker Dr. Shafiqul Islam Masud has said that if the constitution were properly upheld, the current Prime Minister and Home Minister would have to stay abroad. Speaking in Parliament on March 30, 2026, during the discussion on the President’s address, the Patuakhali-2 MP argued that under the 1972 Constitution, the Prime Minister should not be in Bangladesh. He warned that if the government continues to deny the referendum, the people of Bangladesh would rise again to implement it.

Masud criticized the government for alleged constitutional inconsistencies and questioned its commitment to justice, citing the unresolved case of Sharif Osman Hadi’s murder. He also described personal experiences of arrest and detention, claiming political repression under the current administration. Referring to the July Charter and referendum issues, he accused the ruling party of betraying the public’s mandate.

He further stated that rejecting the referendum would mean disregarding the will of about 70 percent of the people and warned that such denial could lead to renewed unrest and repression similar to past years.

Police in Noakhali have arrested eight people in connection with the killing of teenage gang leader Md. Nirab in the Andarchar area of Sadar upazila. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon following a dispute over territorial control and drug sales. Nirab was attacked in the Bangla Bazar area of Purba Maizchara village and later died while receiving treatment at Noakhali General Hospital. On Monday afternoon, the Chief Judicial Magistrate Court ordered the suspects to be sent to jail.

According to police and local sources, Nirab was involved in various criminal activities including theft, robbery, extortion, and illegal occupation. He was known locally as both a drug dealer and a gang leader. Following the incident, Abdul Gani, the victim’s father, filed a case with Sudharam Police Station on Sunday night naming 22 individuals as accused. Police subsequently detained eight of them for investigation.

Authorities continue to investigate the case to identify and apprehend the remaining suspects involved in the killing.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has ruled out any direct military involvement in the ongoing conflict surrounding Iran. Speaking to reporters, he stated that the United Kingdom will not send troops to Iran, emphasizing that 'this is not our war.' According to Al Jazeera, Starmer confirmed that London is taking certain defensive steps to ensure the safety of British citizens and allied nations in the Middle East.

Starmer added that the UK will continue diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, reiterating that Britain will not enter the war in any form. Despite the decision not to deploy troops, the UK remains strategically involved in the conflict. It has allowed the United States to use British military bases for strikes on Iranian targets aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz and has deployed fighter jets to intercept Iranian missiles.

These actions indicate a cautious British approach—avoiding direct combat while maintaining regional security commitments and supporting allied operations.

Jamaat-e-Islami lawmaker Saiful Alam Milon from Dhaka-12 sharply criticized Road Transport Minister Sheikh Robiul Alam in parliament on Monday, questioning his statement that this year’s Eid travel was comfortable. Speaking on a point of order, Milon asked how many more people must die before the minister feels discomfort, citing reports that between 170 and 370 people died during the Eid journey period. He also questioned whether the minister would resign over the fatalities.

Milon referred to a bus accident at Daulatdia ferry terminal and criticized the government’s compensation of Tk 25,000 for the deceased and Tk 15,000 for the injured. He argued that in other parliamentary systems, such as Britain’s, a minister would have resigned after such incidents. His remarks followed the minister’s earlier press conference where Sheikh Robiul Alam claimed that Eid travel had been more comfortable than in previous years.

Earlier in the same session, Jamaat MP Shahjahan Chowdhury raised concerns about limited question time in parliament, while BNP MP Zainul Abdin Faruk responded to maintain unity among ministers.

Two Bangladeshi swimmers, Mostafizur Rahman and Homayed Ishaq Moon, made a strong mark in the Oceanman 2026 open-water swimming competition held in Thailand’s Andaman Sea. Competing in the 10-kilometer category for ages 29 to 39, Mostafizur completed the swim in 4 hours 41 minutes 33 seconds, while Homayed finished in 5 hours 17 minutes 33 seconds. Their participation demonstrated both endurance and mental strength in challenging sea conditions.

Mostafizur Rahman is a well-known Bangladeshi athlete who previously conquered the Bangla Channel and successfully completed the Half Ironman in Spain. Homayed Ishaq Moon also has similar achievements, being both a Half Ironman finisher and a Bangla Channel swimmer. Their performances in Oceanman 2026 highlight Bangladesh’s growing presence in international open-water swimming.

The Oceanman series is recognized as one of the world’s major open-water swimming events. The participation and successful completion by these two Bangladeshi swimmers serve not only as personal milestones but also as an inspiring story for the nation’s sports community.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei announced that Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon Mohammad Reza Sheibani Rouf will not leave Beirut and will continue his duties there. The statement came after the Lebanese government ordered the ambassador to leave the country last week following his designation as persona non grata.

Baghaei said at a weekly press conference that Iran’s embassy in Beirut remains open and that, based on discussions with relevant parties, the ambassador will continue his work from his residence. Multiple Lebanese sources told BBC Persian that the ambassador will not depart, and law enforcement cannot forcibly remove him because the embassy is considered Iranian territory under diplomatic norms.

Lebanon’s Foreign Ministry had accused Sheibani of making comments interfering in the country’s internal politics, marking an unprecedented move in the history of Tehran–Beirut relations.

Lebanon is facing a severe humanitarian crisis as ongoing conflict has displaced about 20 percent of its population within just three weeks, according to UNICEF. The agency said an average of 19,000 children are being forced to flee their homes daily. UNICEF’s representative in Lebanon, Marcoluigi Corsi, told CNN that reaching children in southern Lebanon has become a major challenge, with many trapped in remote areas that are difficult to access.

Corsi explained that Israeli airstrikes have destroyed multiple bridges, including those over the Litani River, further complicating relief efforts. He added that assisting children in temporary shelters is increasingly difficult, as many have been displaced multiple times and are suffering repeated psychological trauma. With schools closed, UNICEF is working to establish “learning hubs” to provide vaccination, healthcare, and basic education.

The agency also reported that bombings have damaged water tanks and pumping stations, creating a shortage of safe water in many areas. Hospitals, bridges, and sanitation systems have also been severely affected, worsening the humanitarian situation.

Opposition lawmakers in Bangladesh’s National Parliament strongly protested during a speech by State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid Islam on Monday, after she claimed that there was no ongoing energy crisis in the country. The protest erupted while she was responding to a supplementary question from Jamaat-e-Islami MP Barrister Mir Ahmed Bin Kashem, who had raised concerns about energy shortages and the deaths of several people allegedly linked to disputes over fuel sales.

Speaker intervention was required to restore order, allowing the minister to complete her remarks. Shama Obaid stated that the government was working to ensure energy supply from multiple sources under the prime minister’s guidance and that Bangladesh was actively engaging with various ministries to secure stable energy imports beyond the Middle East.

She added that the government’s top priority amid the Middle East conflict was the safety of Bangladeshi citizens living there. According to her, five Bangladeshis had died in the region, and two bodies had been repatriated. She also noted that 186 citizens were brought back safely from Tehran with IOM assistance.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed wished a bright future for Comilla-4 Member of Parliament Hasnat Abdullah during the fourth meeting of the first session of the 13th National Parliament on Monday, March 30, 2026. The exchange took place when Hasnat Abdullah addressed the minister in Parliament.

During the session, Hasnat Abdullah raised a supplementary question to the Home Minister but initially did not use the customary honorific term as per parliamentary rules. He later acknowledged the oversight and corrected himself. Abdullah also mentioned his age and noted that the Home Minister had entered Parliament in 1991, expressing willingness to correct conventional mistakes.

The first session of the 13th National Parliament began on March 12, 2026, and the interaction between the two lawmakers reflected a cordial tone within parliamentary proceedings.

The Chattogram district administration seized 25,000 liters of illegally stored diesel from the Faujdarhat area on Monday evening. The operation took place in the Chalimpur residential area, where officials discovered three tanks filled with stolen fuel. Despite the recovery, no individuals involved in the illegal storage were arrested during the raid.

According to the district administration, the raid was conducted based on confidential information at a tin-fenced site near the Chalimpur residential gate. Alongside hundreds of oil drums, three large tanks containing the stolen diesel were found. The report indicates that the operation targeted a group allegedly trading stolen fuel using tanks labeled with the names Padma, Meghna, and Jamuna.

Chattogram Deputy Commissioner Zahidul Islam Miah stated that the government is taking strict action against illegal fuel hoarders, with around fifty cases filed so far. He also assured that the government maintains an adequate reserve of fuel.