A live mortar shell was discovered on Sunday afternoon in Bara Haron village under Natai Dakshin Union of Brahmanbaria Sadar upazila while local laborers were digging a pond. The shell was found around 1 p.m. at the ancestral home of language movement veteran and former Chamber of Commerce president Farid Uddin Ahmed. Police arrived at the scene, cordoned off the area with rope, and secured the site.

Authorities suspect the mortar shell dates back to the 1971 Liberation War. On Monday afternoon, a team from the Bangladesh Army inspected the recovered shell. The army’s artillery cell disposal unit from Cumilla is scheduled to neutralize it. Meanwhile, curious residents, including children, gathered near the site after hearing the news.

Police have maintained a security perimeter to prevent accidents and confirmed that the army’s disposal team is en route to safely deactivate the shell.

Iraq’s Ministry of Defense reported that rockets struck the Mohammed Alaa Air Base, located near Baghdad International Airport, on Monday morning. The attack destroyed one aircraft but caused no casualties. Authorities are assessing the extent of the damage and investigating the source of the rockets.

Earlier, an Al Jazeera correspondent in Baghdad reported hearing loud explosions, which were later identified as rocket fire targeting the U.S. ‘Victory Base’ about 20 kilometers west of the capital. The air defense system failed to intercept the rockets, which hit an Iraqi special forces A32B transport aircraft, setting it ablaze.

The incident adds to ongoing security concerns in Iraq, where military facilities near Baghdad continue to face periodic rocket and drone attacks, prompting renewed scrutiny of regional defense readiness.

The government of Bangladesh has announced a reward of up to Tk 100,000 for individuals providing verified information on illegal fuel storage or smuggling. The Energy and Mineral Resources Division issued the notice on Monday, stating that the initiative aims to enhance transparency in fuel supply management and strengthen field-level monitoring through public participation. Informants’ identities will be kept strictly confidential, and payments will be made through the respective district administration after verification.

According to the government, certain groups have been exploiting recent global fuel price hikes and supply uncertainties to create artificial shortages by hoarding fuel and selling it at inflated prices. To ensure proper use of imported fuel and prevent market manipulation, authorities have already conducted operations in several districts against hoarding and smuggling networks.

Officials believe that involving the public through financial incentives will make enforcement efforts more effective and help maintain stability in the national fuel supply system.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has filed a case under the Money Laundering Prevention Act against Evaly.com Limited owners Mohammad Rassel, 43, and his wife Shamima Nasrin, 40, for allegedly embezzling Tk 310.99 crore. According to a press release signed by CID Special Superintendent (Media) Jasim Uddin Khan on Monday, the case was registered at Dhaka’s Kafrul Police Station on March 28.

Preliminary investigation found that between December 16, 2018, and December 31, 2021, the couple and unidentified associates collected large sums from customers by taking online orders for products but failed to deliver them on time. They also purchased goods from various merchants without paying and allegedly used the embezzled funds to buy luxury cars, acquire assets, and travel abroad. Customers were repeatedly given new delivery dates, but products were never supplied.

CID stated that thousands of customers and merchants were defrauded through Evaly’s operations. The agency continues its investigation to trace the misappropriated funds and identify other collaborators involved in the scheme.

A report published on March 30, 2026, highlights the rising threat of webcam hacking in Bangladesh, where cybercriminals secretly gain access to laptop cameras through phishing links, fake software, or malware. Once inside, they can record videos, capture screens, or steal personal data without the user’s knowledge. The article warns that this invisible surveillance is becoming increasingly common, particularly among young users who rely on free or cracked software and often ignore basic cybersecurity practices.

The report explains that signs of hacking—such as sudden webcam light activation or slow device performance—may not always be visible, as skilled hackers can conceal their activities. To stay protected, users are advised to cover webcams when not in use, keep operating systems and antivirus software updated, avoid suspicious links, and refrain from using pirated software. Regularly checking app permissions and using strong, unique passwords are also recommended.

Experts cited in the article emphasize that awareness, not fear, is the key to safety. They stress that technology itself is not dangerous, but careless use can make it risky.

Kutubdia Police Station in Cox’s Bazar, established in 1917, still lacks a morgue after 108 years. Despite the construction of a new three-story building with a large budget, no separate room was allocated for preserving bodies. As a result, when a body is recovered, it must be sent about 100 kilometers away to the district hospital for storage and autopsy, causing both time delays and financial strain.

In the absence of a morgue, recovered bodies are often kept for hours on the open ground floor of the police station, exposing them to the risk of attacks by stray animals. Police officers or relatives must stay overnight to guard the bodies. Officer-in-Charge Md. Mahbubul Alam stated that all police stations are supposed to have morgues, but Kutubdia does not. He added that the island’s location makes autopsies difficult, as bodies must be transported across a channel to the district headquarters.

The officer said he would bring the issue to the attention of higher authorities for urgent consideration.

An Awami League leader named Shafiqul Rahman has been sentenced to six months of imprisonment and fined two lakh taka for illegally extracting soil and obstructing the natural flow of a canal in Chechuria area of Banshkhali upazila, Chattogram. The mobile court, led by Assistant Commissioner (Land) and Executive Magistrate Md Omar Sani Akon, conducted the operation late on Monday, March 29, with assistance from Banshkhali police.

According to the report, the convicted leader used an excavator to remove soil from the canal, originally dug by former President Ziaur Rahman, and created an unauthorized fish farming project. The punishment was imposed under relevant sections of the Balumahal and Soil Management Act, 2010. Shafiqul Rahman, aged 50, is a resident of Ward 8, Chechuria, under Bailchhari Union Parishad.

The executive magistrate stated that such drives will continue to protect public interest and the environment from illegal activities of this nature.

The Bangladesh Fertilizer Association (BFA) has warned that all fertilizer dealers and retailers across the country will indefinitely suspend fertilizer sales and related activities if the government does not immediately withdraw Policy 2025, which the association has labeled as against public interest. The announcement was made through a press release issued on Sunday.

According to the statement, BFA leaders had repeatedly urged Agriculture Minister Aminur Rashid in writing to suspend the implementation of Policy 2025 and to retain the existing 2009 policy until a new, inclusive, and updated policy could be developed with input from all stakeholders. After the minister failed to take action, around 20,000 fertilizer dealers held a human chain protest in front of the National Press Club on March 11, warning of tougher nationwide movements if their demands were not met within two working days.

The association claims that enforcing Policy 2025 would leave 46,000 retail fertilizer sellers financially ruined and unemployed, potentially causing severe disruption in the agricultural sector. It also warned that fertilizer shortages, combined with ongoing fuel supply issues due to Middle East conflicts, could trigger widespread instability in the country.

Iran has officially confirmed the death of its naval commander Alireza Tangsiri, four days after Israel claimed responsibility for his killing. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement through the Tasnim news agency acknowledging that Tangsiri died from the severity of an attack while organizing his forces and strengthening coastal defenses.

The IRGC statement added that despite Tangsiri’s absence, its naval units continue to deliver strong blows and maintain full control over the Strait of Hormuz. The force vowed not to rest until its enemies are completely destroyed. Tangsiri had been overseeing vessel movements through the strategic waterway and had previously declared that ships linked to aggressors against Iran had no right to pass through it.

Known for his outspoken stance against the United States and Israel, Tangsiri was among senior IRGC commanders sanctioned by Washington in 2019 after Iran shot down a U.S. surveillance drone near the strait.

A severe diesel shortage in Nesarabad upazila of Pirojpur has disrupted irrigation for Boro and Irri rice cultivation, putting around 30,000 hectares of farmland at risk. Farmers report that without diesel, they cannot operate irrigation pumps, causing fields to crack and seedlings to wither. Many accuse local fuel hoarders of creating an artificial crisis by limiting market supply, while officials have yet to take visible action to resolve the issue.

Local farmers and civic groups warn that if the shortage persists, it could lead to a major decline in seasonal rice production and threaten national food security, as Boro rice is a key contributor to the country’s grain supply. Farmers have urged authorities to restore normal diesel and petrol distribution immediately.

Upazila Agriculture Officer Mahfuzur Rahman cautioned that irregular irrigation at this stage could severely reduce yields. Upazila Executive Officer Amit Dutta stated that the administration has launched operations against illegal hoarding and is maintaining strict market monitoring to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply for farmers.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday called on athletes not to join any political party, urging them instead to represent Bangladesh through their sporting excellence. He made the remarks at the inauguration of the sports card and allowance distribution program held at Shapla Hall of the Prime Minister’s Office in Tejgaon. During the event, Rahman launched the initiative by transferring one lakh taka to each athlete’s mobile account through Sonali Bank’s online system and distributed sports cards to 129 athletes.

Rahman said the government has begun implementing a structured salary framework for athletes to help them pursue sports as a profession without financial insecurity. He emphasized that sports are now recognized globally as a profession and reaffirmed his government’s commitment to professionalize sports in Bangladesh, as promised in the party’s election manifesto. The prime minister also announced that a “Farmers Card” program will begin on April 14 and that physically challenged athletes will be included in the sports card scheme.

He further revealed plans to make sports compulsory from grade four and to relaunch “Natun Kuri Sports” nationwide from April 30 to discover young sporting talent.

A Dhaka court has ordered the seizure of income tax records belonging to former Air Chief Marshal Sheikh Abdul Hannan and his wife Tahmida Begum. The order was issued on Monday, March 30, 2026, by Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Sabbir Foyez. Court bench assistant Md Riaz Hossain confirmed the decision.

The Anti-Corruption Commission’s assistant director Mahmudul Hasan had earlier submitted two separate petitions seeking to seize the couple’s tax documents. The petitions stated that both Hannan and Tahmida are registered taxpayers. According to the filings, the seizure of their primary and miscellaneous income tax records from the opening date up to the 2024–25 tax year was necessary for a fair investigation.

After the hearing, the court approved the petitions and issued the order. The report also notes that on May 6 of a previous year, the court had ordered the seizure of Sheikh Abdul Hannan’s assets.

An Iranian missile attack has caused a fire at an oil refinery in the Israeli port city of Haifa, according to Israeli media reports. The incident occurred as Iran’s confrontation with the United States and Israel entered its second month. The refinery, identified as the Bazan facility in northern Israel, caught fire following the strike.

Reports also noted that the same location had been targeted earlier on March 19. The renewed attack underscores the continuing cycle of strikes and counterstrikes between Iran and Israel, which have intensified in recent weeks. The reports did not mention any casualties or the extent of the damage caused by the fire.

The ongoing hostilities reflect a deepening regional conflict, with both sides engaging in repeated military actions. Further developments are expected as the situation remains volatile and unresolved.

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tareque Rahman met with the Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Shafiqul Rahman, on Monday, March 30, 2026, at the Prime Minister’s office in the Parliament Secretariat. The meeting took place after both leaders attended the funeral prayer of Speaker Major (Retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed’s wife, Dilar Hafiz, at the South Plaza of the National Parliament. The Prime Minister welcomed the opposition leader to his office, where they spoke for about 20 minutes.

According to the Prime Minister’s Additional Press Secretary, Atikur Rahman Ruman, the discussion was brief and cordial. After the meeting, the Prime Minister accompanied the opposition leader part of the way as he left the office, a gesture that drew appreciation from those present. The official noted that such courtesy reflects the Prime Minister’s consistent respect and politeness toward others, which has been observed both before and after the national election.

The meeting was described as a display of mutual respect and political civility within the national leadership.

Chief Whip and Parliament Committee Chair Nurul Islam Moni said a severe water shortage has hit the Parliament complex, with only 2.7 million liters produced daily against a demand of 10 million liters. Speaking to reporters after a committee meeting on Monday, he noted that poor water quality had caused health problems and that the government would be asked to resolve the issue.

The meeting, chaired by Moni, discussed multiple facility concerns including housing allocations for members by April 10, the need for an ICU ambulance and a refrigerated vehicle for the Parliament hospital, and persistent problems with the chamber’s sound system. A report on the sound system malfunction is expected by April 2. Two subcommittees were formed to investigate water quality, food standards, and furniture quality within the complex.

The committee also instructed officials to ensure transparency and quality in furniture procurement, warning against irregularities similar to past scandals. Opposition members’ speaking time distribution was also addressed, with Moni asserting that their participation in debates is being ensured.