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.

A Dhaka court has granted a six-day remand for dismissed Lieutenant Colonel Afzal Naser, a former officer of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), in connection with the murder of Delwar Hossain. The order was issued on Monday, March 30, 2026, by Metropolitan Magistrate Md Hasib Ullah Piyash after a hearing. The investigating officer, DB Sub-Inspector Kofil Uddin, had sought a seven-day remand, supported by Public Prosecutor Omar Faruk Faruki.

During the hearing, the prosecution alleged that Afzal Naser had previously participated in the arrest and torture of political figures, including Tarique Rahman, and obstructed medical treatment for former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. The defense lawyer, Helal Uddin, argued that there were no specific allegations against his client and requested bail, noting that Naser had been dismissed from service and was working at United Group for livelihood.

According to the case file, Delwar Hossain was shot during an anti-discrimination student movement in Mirpur on July 19, 2024, and died two days later. His wife filed the murder case on July 6, 2025.

Education Minister Dr. Ehsanul Haque Milon held a meeting with officials of the Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC) at the Secretariat on Monday to discuss strengthening the organization’s role in developing a skilled and disciplined youth workforce. The discussion, titled “Youth Workforce Development: National Transformation through BNCC,” focused on expanding BNCC activities, improving training structures, and increasing youth participation in national development.

During the meeting, the minister emphasized the importance of discipline, leadership, patriotism, and ethics among students, noting BNCC’s potential to build responsible citizens and serve as an effective national defense line. He highlighted challenges such as drug addiction, lack of interest in studies, and dropout rates, urging greater coordination between BNCC and the Ministry of Education. The minister also discussed including BNCC activities in the government’s 180-day program and launching pilot projects in several upazilas.

BNCC representatives presented proposals on infrastructure, training costs, manpower, and expansion at the upazila level, suggesting the use of existing educational facilities for cost-effective nationwide implementation.

Bangladesh’s Minister of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Iqbal Hasan Mahmud, told the national parliament on Monday that the country currently has no fuel shortage. He stated that fuel supply has been increased compared to the same period last year, ensuring greater availability across the country. The minister emphasized that the government is working tirelessly to maintain public comfort and stability in energy supply.

Mahmud noted that the world is going through a period of instability due to international conflicts and geopolitical tensions, which have created uncertainty in global energy transportation and supply. He said that despite these global challenges, Bangladesh has taken timely and appropriate measures under the Prime Minister’s supervision to safeguard domestic energy security.

According to the minister, when the current government took office on February 17, the diesel reserve stood at 206,000 tons, which has since risen to 218,000 tons. Between February 17 and March 29, 482,000 tons of diesel were sold, yet reserves still increased, indicating effective import planning and management.

NASA is set to send humans to the Moon for the first time in more than five decades through its Artemis-2 mission. Four astronauts selected for the mission have arrived in Florida and are completing final preparations for launch, which is scheduled to take place by April 1 from the Kennedy Space Center using NASA’s Space Launch System rocket.

The Artemis-2 crew includes NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, along with Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen. The team will travel aboard the Orion crew capsule, designed for deep-space missions. The approximately 10-day journey will take them around the Moon at high speed before returning to Earth.

Among the crew, three astronauts have prior spaceflight experience, while Hansen will make his first trip to space. The mission marks a major step in NASA’s renewed lunar exploration efforts after more than fifty years.

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is set to visit China tomorrow as part of efforts to facilitate direct talks between the United States and Iran. During his trip to Beijing, he is expected to meet with China’s foreign minister to discuss bilateral relations and various regional issues.

The visit comes as Islamabad intensifies diplomatic initiatives to bring Washington and Tehran to the negotiation table. Over the past week, Ishaq Dar has coordinated with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt in a four-party diplomatic effort aimed at organizing direct dialogue between US and Iranian representatives in Pakistan.

China has already expressed support for Pakistan’s initiative. Following recent discussions, Ishaq Dar confirmed that Beijing is offering full backing to Islamabad’s attempt to host potential US-Iran talks.

Bangladesh’s Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed told the National Parliament on March 30, 2026, that the government had reached a consensus on the ordinance providing protection to those involved in the July uprising. He made the remarks while responding to a question from Rangpur-4 MP Akhtar Hossain during the first session of the 13th National Parliament, which was reconvened that afternoon.

Akhtar Hossain had asked whether the Home Ministry would take departmental action regarding alleged police involvement in killings and repression during the July movement, and whether the ministry planned to address confusion within the police over the term “police killings.” In reply, the minister said the issue was political in nature and linked to the government’s constitutional commitment to indemnify the July fighters. He explained that the “July Fighters Protection Ordinance” was among 133 ordinances presented before parliament, originally issued during the interim government.

Salahuddin Ahmed also referred to claims circulating on social media about prosecuting those involved in the killings, questioning whether similar logic would apply to prosecuting freedom fighters for actions during the 1971 war.