In Osmaninagar upazila of Sylhet, attacks, vandalism, and looting were reported following the murder of Samad Ahmad. Two separate complaints were filed—one in the Sylhet Senior Judicial Magistrate Court by Sajna Begum on March 16, and another at Osmaninagar Police Station by Laila Begum on March 28. The incidents have created severe tension and fear in the area.

According to the reports, Samad Ahmad was killed on March 8 during a village arbitration meeting over a road dispute. His wife, Dolly Begum, filed a murder case naming 13 accused and several unidentified persons. Police have arrested six suspects, but the main accused, Sakil Mia, remains at large. The police officer in charge said operations are continuing to arrest him soon.

Following the murder, Sajna Begum’s and Laila Begum’s homes were attacked and looted by unidentified groups. The accused parties deny involvement, claiming the allegations are fabricated. Local residents have urged urgent administrative intervention to restore law and order.

The SME Foundation will provide Tk 125 crore in loans to cottage, micro, small, and medium entrepreneurs in Bangladesh’s agro-based and food processing sectors. The financing, supported by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), will be distributed through banks and financial institutions at a maximum interest rate of 9 percent. The agreement was signed on March 31, 2026, at the headquarters of Bangladesh Infrastructure Finance Fund Limited (BIFFL) in Dhaka.

Under the agreement, funds from BIFFL’s Food Value Chain Improvement Project will be used to finance entrepreneurs on easy terms. The initiative, operated with JICA’s assistance, aims to strengthen the food value chain, ensure food security, and enhance entrepreneurial skills. Women entrepreneurs will receive special priority. The program covers fruit, vegetable, and spice processing, rice and pulse milling, edible oil and seed processing, organic fertilizer, and biopesticide production, along with related wholesale, logistics, and retail sectors.

The initiative also includes financing for machinery purchase, factory upgrades, and warehouse construction, as well as training and technical support. It is expected to strengthen the food value chain, reduce import dependence, expand export opportunities, and create rural employment.

A banned Chhatra League leader has been accused of severely beating a 76-year-old freedom fighter, Wahiduzzaman Naimul, in Gazaria upazila of Munshiganj on Tuesday afternoon. The attack allegedly took place in front of the Gist Polytechnic Institute near the Dhaka-Chattogram highway. Naimul suffered broken limbs and deep head injuries from sharp weapons and was taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital in critical condition.

Witnesses said the assault occurred during a land measurement dispute involving Naimul and a local group. The accused, Tuhin Pradhan, a former assistant secretary of Gazaria upazila Chhatra League and vice president of Donia College unit, reportedly led 10–12 attackers. Naimul claimed Tuhin and his associates ambushed him after a local arbitration meeting and continued to threaten him later that night.

Dr. Sharmin Sultana of Gazaria Upazila Health Complex confirmed Naimul’s critical condition, citing multiple fractures and severe head injuries. Police said they visited the scene and would take legal action based on the complaint, while attempts to contact the accused were unsuccessful.

Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman will visit India on April 7 amid rising global oil prices driven by the Middle East conflict. This will be the first ministerial visit from Bangladesh since Prime Minister Tareq Rahman’s government took office. According to Indian media reports, the visit will focus on discussions over energy imports and the Ganges water-sharing agreement.

During the trip, Dr. Rahman is scheduled to meet Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on April 8. He may also meet India’s Energy Minister Hardeep Puri to discuss additional fuel supplies, particularly diesel. The report adds that Bangladesh has nominated Dr. Rahman for the presidency of the UN General Assembly for 2026–27 and may seek India’s support for the bid.

The 1996 Ganges water-sharing treaty between Bangladesh and India, set for renewal soon, is currently under hydrological and technical review by both sides, adding significance to the upcoming discussions.

A Chhatra Dal leader in Lakshmipur, Md Didar Mahmud, has been expelled on charges of violating party discipline. He was serving as the general secretary of the 20th Char Ramani Mohan Union Chhatra Dal under Sadar upazila. The expulsion was announced Monday night through a press release signed by the president and general secretary of Sadar upazila (West) Chhatra Dal.

Following the announcement, mixed reactions emerged among party members. Several activists protested the decision on social media. Mujahidul Islam Shamim, joint convener of Sadar upazila (West) Chhatra Dal, said Didar had long been active in movements and that expulsion was not a solution. College Chhatra Dal joint convener RN Raju condemned the decision, while leader Musa Abdullah questioned the motive behind the expulsion. Didar himself claimed he was targeted for protesting alleged irregularities by a local union council member.

Sadar upazila (West) Chhatra Dal general secretary Mizanur Rahman Mizan stated that the expulsion followed directives from the local MP and BNP leadership. Upazila (West) BNP convener Advocate Mahbubur Rahman Khokon said Didar committed a serious disciplinary offense, prompting the organizational decision. The incident has sparked debate in the local political arena.

Israel is planning to establish a buffer zone inside southern Lebanon and take control of the area up to the Litani River, according to Defense Minister Israel Katz. He stated that around 600,000 displaced residents from southern Lebanon will not be allowed to return home until the security of northern Israel is fully ensured.

Katz also warned that all houses near the Lebanon-Israel border would be destroyed. The move is described as part of a long-term plan aimed at protecting Israel’s border from Hezbollah attacks and strengthening control over the region.

The announcement comes amid ongoing conflict and rising casualties in Lebanon, where reports indicate that 1,268 people have been killed.

Bangladesh National Party (BJP) chairman and Member of Parliament Andaleeve Rahman Partha alleged that citizens were compelled to vote 'yes' in the recent referendum. He made the claim on Tuesday, March 31, during the general discussion on a motion under Rule 62 in the first session of the 13th National Parliament. Partha accused the opposition of coercing the public and criticized the process surrounding the July Charter and constitutional reform efforts.

Partha argued that while there may be no issue with the July Charter itself, the implementation process was problematic. He questioned why an interim revolutionary government had not been formed earlier if the intent was to replace the constitution. Referring to the 1972 constitution, he said that reducing presidential powers had inadvertently strengthened the prime minister and cabinet, emphasizing the need for balanced reform. He also claimed that although 70 percent of votes were 'yes' in the referendum, only 51 percent came from the BNP alliance.

Partha expressed respect for the July uprising and urged the National Citizens Party (NCP) to pursue positive politics and avoid divisive tendencies.

The Jagannath University unit of Chhatra Dal has given a 10-day ultimatum to the university administration to reclaim the long-occupied Syed Nazrul Islam Hall and Abdur Rahman Hall. The organization warned of tougher programs if no action is taken to resolve the ongoing student housing crisis. On Tuesday, Chhatra Dal leaders and activists visited the two dormitories, inspected their condition, and alleged that prolonged occupation has left students struggling with severe accommodation shortages.

Students present during the visit said the halls were occupied during the previous government’s tenure, depriving them of rightful housing facilities. Many have been forced to live in cramped messes in Old Dhaka, with some unable to afford the costs. Chhatra Dal leaders emphasized that dormitory access is a fundamental right for students and accused the administration of long neglect.

The group stated that if the occupants do not vacate within the given timeframe, eviction drives and legal action will follow. They also alleged past land record forgery in the hall occupation cases, with related lawsuits still ongoing.

The Iranian Red Crescent Society reported that ongoing attacks by the United States and Israel have damaged 90,063 residential units, 307 healthcare and medical centers, and 760 schools across Iran. The strikes, which began on February 28, have continued despite claims by both countries that they are targeting only military facilities.

According to Iran’s Ministry of Health, the death toll from the attacks has reached 2,076, with more than 24,000 people injured. The report, citing Al Jazeera, indicates that civilian infrastructure has been heavily affected, contradicting official statements from the attacking nations.

The conflict has also led to rising fuel prices in various countries, reflecting the broader regional and global impact of the war.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed told parliament on Tuesday that the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) violated his oath and the constitution by distributing oath forms for membership in the so-called 'Constitution Reform Council'. He described the entire process as illegal and a 'document of deception' from the previous interim government.

Speaking during a discussion on a motion raised by the opposition leader, the minister cited various constitutional articles and schedules to explain the legal invalidity of the 'Constitution Reform Implementation Order 2025' issued last year. He questioned under what authority the CEC sent the oath forms to the National Parliament Secretariat.

Ahmed stated that the CEC had sworn under Article 148 to preserve the constitution, but by sending the forms, he breached that oath and violated the constitution. The minister’s remarks framed the issue as a serious constitutional breach requiring scrutiny.

A Chattogram court has ordered the imprisonment of two former directors of United Commercial Bank (UCB), Aporup Chowdhury and Touhid Sipar Rafiquzzaman, in a case involving the embezzlement and foreign transfer of Tk 25 crore through hundi. The order was issued on Tuesday morning by Senior Special Judge Mizanur Rahman after the two accused surrendered before the court.

According to the Anti-Corruption Commission’s (ACC) public prosecutor Mokarram Hossain, the case was filed by the ACC and names a total of 36 accused, including former land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury of the Awami League government. So far, six accused are in jail while 32 remain absconding. The court has scheduled April 5 for the start of witness testimony.

The allegations state that Tk 25 crore was embezzled from UCB’s Chattogram Port Branch and laundered abroad. The court accepted the ACC’s charge sheet on January 7 this year, and the case remains under trial.

A Dhaka court has shown former Chhatra League vice president Mashiur Rahman arrested in the murder case of Sakil, who was killed during the anti-discrimination student movement in Mirpur. The order was issued on Tuesday by Metropolitan Magistrate Ariful Islam, who also directed that Mashiur be sent to jail. Before the order, Mashiur was produced before the court, and Mirpur Model Police Sub-Inspector Md. Kabir Hossain requested that he be shown arrested in the case.

According to the application, secret information suggested Mashiur’s involvement in the killing. He is already in jail in connection with another murder case, and investigators argued that showing him arrested in this case was necessary for the investigation. The court granted the request after a hearing.

The case alleges that on August 4, 2024, Sakil left home to join a peaceful protest at Mirpur-10, where around 300 unidentified armed men opened fire on demonstrators. Sakil was shot and later died on August 7, 2024, while under treatment at the National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital in Agargaon.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that Major General Jamshid Esghaghi, an adviser to the Chief of General Staff of Iran’s armed forces, was killed along with several members of his family in a joint attack by the United States and Israel. The report was published on March 31, 2026, by the outlet Amar Desh, citing Iranian media sources.

According to the IRGC statement, Esghaghi and his relatives died in the attack, though the statement did not specify when or where the incident occurred. The IRGC’s announcement was carried by Iranian media but contained no further operational or contextual details about the strike.

The lack of information regarding the timing and location of the attack leaves uncertainty about the circumstances of the event and its immediate implications for regional tensions.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has inquired about the health condition of Mir Mustafizur Rahman, father of martyr Mir Mugdho from the July 24 movement. On Tuesday, the Prime Minister’s personal physician, Dr. A N M Monowarul Kadir Bitu, visited Mustafizur Rahman at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases in Dhaka, where he is receiving treatment. During the visit, the doctor conveyed the Prime Minister’s concern, provided financial assistance to the family, and confirmed that the Prime Minister has taken responsibility for Mustafizur Rahman’s medical expenses.

According to the report, Mustafizur Rahman underwent a heart stent procedure on March 30 under the supervision of Professor Dr. Abdul Wadud Chowdhury and a team of specialists. Doctors have stated that his condition has since improved. Upon learning of his illness, BNP Chairperson and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman instructed his aides, including Additional Press Secretary and “Amra BNP Poribar” convener Atikur Rahman Rumon, to ensure proper medical support and assistance for the family.

Several senior physicians and members of “Amra BNP Poribar” were also present at the hospital during the visit.

US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Kane stated that more than 11,000 Iranian targets were attacked in the past 30 days, and the US Navy destroyed over 150 ships. He added that increased US control over Iranian airspace has allowed B-52 bombers to fly over land, enabling strikes on new targets.

Earlier, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iran has undergone a leadership change and urged the new leadership to act with greater prudence. He warned that if Iran does not reach an agreement with President Donald Trump, the United States will intensify its military operations there.

The report also noted that the ongoing war has led to rising fuel prices in multiple countries and significant casualties, including 234 students killed according to Iran’s Red Crescent, while Lebanon’s death toll has reached 1,268.