The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has initiated surveillance at fuel stations and depots in Rajshahi to prevent illegal hoarding and smuggling of fuel amid the country’s ongoing energy crisis. Starting Sunday, the Rajshahi-1 Battalion increased monitoring at 12 petrol pumps located in border areas. The announcement was made by Lieutenant Colonel Riaz Shahriar, commanding officer of the battalion, during a press briefing in front of the Jamuna Oil Depot at Shiroil Colony in Rajshahi city.

According to the BGB official, Rajshahi has three oil depots operated by Padma, Meghna, and Jamuna, along with 12 filling stations. Checkposts have been set up and search operations launched at these sites, including enhanced surveillance in the Padma River’s border areas to stop smuggling into India. Three platoons of BGB have been deployed to secure the depots and ensure uninterrupted fuel supply.

BGB stated that due to higher fuel prices in India, some groups have been attempting to hoard and smuggle fuel for profit. The force is also cooperating with local administration and other law enforcement agencies to maintain security during the crisis.

Bangladesh’s Deputy Speaker Barrister Kaiser Kamal announced on Sunday that the parliament will hold a two-hour discussion on March 31, Tuesday, regarding the convening of the Reform Council session. The discussion will take place as the final agenda item of the day. The decision followed a motion raised by Opposition Leader Shafiqul Rahman under Rule 62 of the parliamentary procedure.

Law Minister Asaduzzaman supported holding the discussion, calling the matter important, and requested that members be provided with documents including the current constitution, the July National Charter, the Constitution Reform Implementation Order 2025, and the Medina Charter before the session. However, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed questioned the procedural validity of the motion, arguing it should fall under Rule 68, which allows only a half-hour discussion, and cited Rule 63 to note that matters requiring legal amendments cannot be discussed under a postponement motion.

Despite the procedural objections, the Deputy Speaker confirmed the two-hour discussion for March 31 and declined further floor requests from the Home Minister, moving on to other parliamentary business.

The Cabinet Division of Bangladesh has issued new directives to ensure responsible electricity and energy use among government employees. The circular, released on Sunday, requires officials to remain in their offices from 9:00 to 9:40 a.m. each working day and to adopt energy-saving practices. Offices must maximize natural light, limit use of lights, fans, and air conditioners, and maintain air conditioner temperatures at or above 25 degrees Celsius. All electrical equipment must be turned off after office hours, and vigilance teams are to be formed in every department to monitor compliance.

In a separate circular, the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources defined the duties of tag officers assigned to fuel stations nationwide. These officers are responsible for supervising fuel receipt, storage, and sales, verifying quantities, and ensuring accurate recordkeeping. They must inspect dispensing machines, confirm stock updates three times daily, and report any irregularities with geo-tagged evidence. The officers also have authority to enforce compliance, including issuing warnings or temporary suspensions for violations.

The directives aim to promote energy efficiency in public offices and strengthen oversight of the country’s fuel distribution system.

A joint operation by the Coast Guard, Navy, and Police seized 12,613 liters of illegally stored diesel in Mongla, Bagerhat. The operation took place early Saturday at the Jamuna Petroleum Limited facility in the Mongla Oil Installation area, based on a tip-off. The information was confirmed in a statement by Coast Guard media officer Lieutenant Commander Sabbir Alam Sujon on Sunday afternoon.

According to officials involved, the joint team included members from the Coast Guard, Navy, Police, National Security Intelligence, and the Additional Deputy Commissioner of Bagerhat. During the raid, three oil tanks were found to contain excess fuel stored without authorization.

The Bagerhat District Commissioner stated that legal action would be taken against those responsible for the illegal storage. Authorities emphasized that such operations would continue to help stabilize the domestic fuel market.

Iran’s military announced that it carried out a drone attack on a United States military base located in Jordan. The operation was described as retaliation for the sinking of the Iranian warship ‘Dena’. The strike marks a new escalation in tensions between Tehran and Washington, following a series of confrontations in the region.

Admiral Shahram Irani, commander of Iran’s navy, warned that if the US aircraft carrier ‘Abraham Lincoln’ and its accompanying strike group come within range, Iran would launch various missiles from its coast to avenge those killed on the ‘Dena’. Earlier, Iran claimed it had already targeted the ‘Abraham Lincoln’ carrier strike group, forcing it to change position.

The incident follows a pattern of rising hostilities involving Iranian and US forces across the Middle East, with both sides issuing warnings and taking retaliatory actions.

Israel has carried out a series of strikes on multiple Iranian command centers during the ongoing conflict. According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), these attacks have prompted Iran to relocate its key security headquarters to mobile infrastructure in recent days. The IDF stated that Israeli air forces launched a powerful strike on Tehran yesterday, targeting several of these temporary command sites.

The Israeli military claimed that Iranian commanders were conducting military operations from these temporary bases at the time of the attacks. The report also mentioned related developments, including threats from Iran following university attacks and casualties in a joint U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran’s Osmavandan village.

The situation underscores heightened military tension between Israel and Iran, with both sides appearing to adjust their strategies amid ongoing hostilities.

Israel has started rationing the use of its most advanced missile-defense interceptors as Iranian missile attacks continue almost daily for four weeks. The decision comes amid concerns over dwindling stockpiles of these high-tech weapons, which are crucial for defending against ballistic threats. Recent Iranian strikes directly hit the cities of Dimona and Arad, where Israel’s attempt to counter the attacks with less powerful defense systems failed.

Missile strikes continued across Israel on Thursday, causing widespread alarm among residents. The ongoing exchanges follow a period of intensified hostilities between Iran and the joint U.S.-Israeli military operations. The sustained barrage has forced Israel to conserve its interceptor reserves while maintaining national defense readiness.

The situation highlights the growing pressure on Israel’s defense infrastructure as it faces persistent missile threats and limited interceptor supplies, raising concerns about the country’s ability to sustain prolonged defense operations if the attacks continue.

Health Minister Sardar Sakhawat Hossain Bokul told Parliament on Sunday that there are no funds available for development work in the health sector, and even upazila health complexes lack sufficient money to buy basic items such as gauze, bandages, and syringes. He made the remarks while responding to a notice from ruling party MP Mohammad Shamim Kayser regarding the upgrade of Gobindaganj Upazila Hospital in Gaibandha district.

The minister alleged that widespread corruption and mismanagement during the previous fascist government had drained the health sector’s resources. He said that ongoing projects were left incomplete and poorly planned, citing examples of hospital buildings where entrances were placed next to bathrooms due to faulty designs made in haste for profit. He added that even the caretaker government’s remaining resources had been exhausted.

Bokul stated that he had discussed the situation with the Prime Minister several times and that after the next budget, the ministry would gradually work to restore basic healthcare services within limited resources across all upazilas.

Iranian authorities have arrested 35 people in the western province of Lorestan on charges of illegally photographing military installations and spreading false information, according to the Tasnim news agency as reported by Al Jazeera. Among those detained, 16 individuals are accused of capturing images or videos of sensitive and military sites and collaborating with what officials described as 'hostile' media outlets. The remaining 19 were detained for allegedly disseminating false information.

The Iranian government has categorized the incident as a matter of national security. The arrests come amid heightened scrutiny of information sharing and media activity within the country, particularly concerning military and security-related content.

Authorities have not released further details about the detainees or the specific nature of the alleged misinformation, leaving questions about the broader implications of the arrests for media freedom and civil activity in the region.

Tehran has issued a strong warning following reports that the Pentagon is preparing for a week-long ground operation in Iran. According to The Washington Post, US officials said the plan involves both special operations forces and conventional infantry units, though President Donald Trump has not yet given final approval. The move comes as the Iran war enters its fifth week, with additional US troops, including thousands from the 82nd Airborne Division, deployed to the Middle East.

In response, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared that any US troops entering Iran would return in coffins. The IRGC also urged students, teachers, and staff to stay away from institutions that could become targets. It warned that American and Israeli-linked educational institutions in West Asia might be attacked as retaliation.

The escalating exchange of threats has heightened fears of a broader regional conflict as both sides increase military readiness and rhetoric.

A two-day quadrilateral meeting began in Islamabad involving the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan to explore diplomatic solutions for ending the ongoing Iran war and easing regional tensions. The talks aim to find a path toward a ceasefire in the conflict that has persisted for more than a month between Iran, the United States, and Israel.

Diplomatic sources indicate that Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator, facilitating indirect exchanges between Iran and the United States with support from Turkey and Egypt. The White House confirmed direct communication between Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir and U.S. President Donald Trump. Pakistan has also conveyed a U.S. proposal to Iran, which Tehran rejected, insisting on ending the war under its own conditions.

Iran has presented five conditions for ending hostilities, including halting aggression and assassinations, ensuring compensation, coordinated resolution among all parties, and international recognition of its control over the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts suggest the Islamabad meeting could mark a turning point in Middle East diplomacy.

The United Arab Emirates has called for strict security guarantees and compensation from Iran as part of any political settlement to the ongoing conflict between the two countries. Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, stated on social media that any agreement must include a firm commitment to a 'non-aggression' policy to prevent future attacks. He emphasized that Tehran should compensate for assaults on Gulf countries’ civilian infrastructure and populations.

Gargash accused Iran of misleading neighboring states about its intentions before the conflict and claimed that Iran carried out a 'premeditated aggression' despite regional efforts to avoid escalation. He said mandatory security assurances and reparations are now essential to address what he described as the main threat to Gulf security.

The remarks, reported by Middle East Eye, come amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing discussions about possible political solutions to the Iran-UAE conflict.

Amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base, destroying a US ‘flying radar’ aircraft. The strike injured 12 American soldiers and damaged multiple military planes, including an E-3 Sentry, according to The Wall Street Journal. The E-3 Sentry serves as an airborne warning and control system used by the US military.

Reports cited by The Telegraph noted that the US currently operates only 16 active E-3 Sentry aircraft, each costing around 370 million pounds (approximately 500 million dollars) to produce. The aircraft plays a crucial role in battlefield management, capable of detecting and tracking drones, missiles, and other aircraft from hundreds of miles away.

Military analysts highlighted that such aircraft provide commanders with real-time battlefield imagery, enabling rapid deployment of forces and equipment to counter threats effectively.

The European Union’s naval mission in the Red Sea has issued its highest alert level following a ballistic missile attack launched by Yemen’s Houthi group toward southern Israel early Saturday. The mission said it is monitoring Houthi activities and their alignment with Iran amid escalating conflict involving Israel and Iran. Updated guidance has been issued for commercial vessels, instructing them to register and use maritime security channels for assistance.

According to reports, the EU mission’s primary goal is to ensure safe and unrestricted navigation through international waters. The Houthis’ missile strike marks their first direct attack on Israel from Yemen, occurring two months after the broader conflict began. The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed the incident but did not specify the extent of damage.

The Red Sea is one of the world’s most vital trade routes, and the EU’s high-alert declaration is expected to heighten instability in global energy and goods transportation markets.

Two LPG tankers carrying about 94,000 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas have successfully crossed the Hormuz Strait and are now heading toward India, according to the country's petroleum ministry as reported by Al Jazeera. The vessels, flying the Indian flag, are expected to arrive at Mumbai port later this week, marking them among the latest ships to navigate the narrow maritime passage.

Ship tracking data from LSEG indicated that as of Friday, a total of four LPG tankers had already passed through the strait, while three more were positioned in its western section. Official figures also show that 18 Indian-flagged vessels and 485 Indian sailors remain stranded in the western Gulf region.

India, the world’s second-largest LPG importer, consumed 33.15 million tons of LPG last year. Around 60 percent of its total demand is met through imports, with nearly 90 percent of that supply originating from the Middle East.