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.

Bluesky’s newly launched AI feed-building tool, Attie, has faced a strong backlash from users since its debut over the weekend. According to analytics site ClearSky, Attie has been blocked more than 125,000 times, making it the second most-blocked account on the platform after U.S. Vice President JD Vance. The number of blocks surpasses those for the White House and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), both of which have over 100,000 user blocks.

Developed by The Atmosphere, a team led by former CEO Jay Graber, Attie uses Bluesky’s decentralized AT Protocol to let users generate personalized feeds through AI. The feature was introduced as a way to enhance user experience, but many users expressed concern about automation, AI training, and the platform’s direction. Some argued that Bluesky was losing its appeal as an alternative to Elon Musk’s X by incorporating AI-driven features.

Graber, now Bluesky’s chief innovation officer, acknowledged user concerns about large language models and their societal impact, stating that the company takes those concerns seriously.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Al Jazeera that it was “very disappointing” for the United States that NATO allies, including Spain, blocked the use of their airspace and bases for the US’s war on Iran. Rubio said the decision by Spain had raised serious concerns in Washington about alliance cooperation during the conflict.

He stated that the United States would re-examine the value of NATO once the war with Iran concludes. The remarks highlight growing tension within the alliance over differing national positions on the US-led military campaign. Rubio’s comments suggest that the US may reconsider its strategic commitments to NATO depending on how member states respond during the ongoing conflict.

The statement underscores potential strains in transatlantic relations as Washington evaluates the reliability of its European partners in future military operations.

Electricity, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud and State Minister Anindya Islam Amit held a meeting with officials and employees of the Rural Electrification Board (REB) on Monday at the Brigadier Sabihuddin Ahmed Auditorium of the organization. The meeting was chaired by REB Chairman Major General S M Zia-ul-Azim, with Power Division Secretary Farzana Momtaz also in attendance.

During the session, REB representatives presented ongoing activities and achievements in electricity distribution, noting the board’s establishment in 1977 to expand rural electrification. The minister directed the REB chairman to resolve existing issues between the board and rural electricity cooperatives promptly and emphasized that no initiative would be taken to weaken the institution. Instead, efforts would focus on ensuring reliable and quality electricity services.

Secretary Farzana Momtaz suggested measures to improve service quality, including installing fault locators for quick power restoration after storms, reducing distribution line length to minimize system loss, and promoting solar pumps to save fuel. She also instructed submission of new project proposals to develop a modern and sustainable distribution system.

Bangladesh’s Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed told Parliament on March 30 that those who launched armed attacks against participants in the July mass uprising are criminals, regardless of the uniforms they wore. He assured that all related cases will be properly investigated and that the July fighters will be protected under existing legal provisions. The minister made these remarks while responding to supplementary questions from lawmakers Akhtar Hossain and Zainul Abedin Faruk during a parliamentary session chaired by Deputy Speaker Barrister Kaiser Kamal.

Ahmed said the government remains committed to the ‘July National Charter,’ which promises indemnity for July fighters. He noted that the ‘July Fighters Protection Ordinance,’ issued during the interim government, has been placed before Parliament along with 133 other ordinances for review by a special parliamentary committee. The committee is scheduled to discuss the matter on April 20, with consensus to present the ordinance as a bill for passage.

The minister added that investigations and trials of killings during the uprising are ongoing under both ICT and general laws, with some proceedings already broadcast live on television.

Allama Abu Taher Nadvi, central Nayeb-e-Ameer of Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh and president of its Chattogram South district unit, passed away on Monday afternoon at Chattogram National Hospital. He was also the director general of Jamia Islamia Patiya and president of Ittihadul Madarisil Qawmia Bangladesh. He was 63 years old and is survived by his wife, three sons, and one daughter.

Hefazat-e-Islam’s Ameer Allama Shah Muhibbullah Babunagari and Secretary General Allama Sheikh Sajidur Rahman expressed deep sorrow in a condolence message, describing Nadvi as a wise scholar, skilled organizer, and devoted religious leader. They said his scholarly contributions and dedication to Islamic education would be remembered with respect. They prayed for his forgiveness and for strength for his bereaved family.

Leaders of various Islamic parties and organizations also issued statements mourning his death. His funeral prayer was scheduled to be held at 11:30 p.m. at the Jamia Islamia Patiya madrasa ground.

Police in Dhunat upazila of Bogura have arrested Sultan Nasim, a 29-year-old Jubo League leader, in connection with a case over a cocktail attack and banner arson during a BNP rally. He was detained from his home on Sunday night and sent to Bogura District Jail through court on Monday afternoon. Nasim is the organizational secretary of the Choukibari Union Jubo League and a resident of Pechibari village.

According to the case, on December 21, 2018, BNP activists held a protest march and street rally in the town when Awami League members allegedly carried out a cocktail attack and set fire to banners. The case was filed on October 17, 2024, by Nurun-Nabi Talukdar, acting general secretary of the upazila unit of JASAS, a BNP-affiliated cultural organization.

Dhunat Police Station Officer-in-Charge Atikul Islam said efforts are underway to arrest the other accused in the case.

Chief Whip and Parliament Committee Chair Nurul Islam Moni said he fell ill after drinking turbid water amid a severe water shortage in the Parliament complex. Speaking to reporters on Monday after a committee meeting, he stated that the area needs 10 million liters of water daily but produces only 2.7 million liters. He added that the government would be urged to resolve the issue.

The meeting, chaired by Moni, discussed several operational matters including housing allocations for lawmakers by April 10, improvement of the Parliament hospital with an ICU ambulance and a refrigerated vehicle, and repair of the malfunctioning sound system. A probe committee was formed to report on the sound system issue by April 2. Two subcommittees were also created to assess water quality, canteen food standards, and furniture quality.

The committee instructed officials to ensure transparency and quality in furniture procurement for the 13th National Parliament members’ housing, warning against irregularities similar to past scandals.