More than 3,600 civilian structures have been damaged in Iran following attacks by the United States and Israel, according to Pir Hossein Kolivand, president of the Iranian Red Crescent Society. He reported that 3,090 of the damaged sites were residential houses, while 528 were commercial or service centers, 14 were medical or pharmaceutical facilities, and nine belonged to the Red Crescent itself.

Kolivand stated that most of the targets struck by US and Israeli forces were located in densely populated residential areas. The report, citing Al Jazeera, highlights the extensive civilian impact of the ongoing military operations.

The situation follows a series of attacks in Iran, including one in Shiraz that reportedly left 20 people dead. The broader conflict has also led to significant economic and infrastructural strain, with reports of high military expenditures and regional risks to energy and transport sectors.

The United States and Israel carried out overnight airstrikes across Iran, resulting in multiple casualties and widespread damage. According to reports, two paramedics were killed in Shiraz, while six people were injured in Lorestan province. Israel claimed responsibility for destroying six Iranian ballistic missile launchers during the Thursday night operation and also asserted that three advanced Iranian defense systems were eliminated. One of the targeted sites included a military academy belonging to Iran’s army in central Tehran.

Iranian media outlet Tasnim reported that Israeli missiles struck residential areas in the city of Poldokhtar, Lorestan, injuring at least six civilians. Several large explosions were also reported overnight in Tehran, including near residential zones and around Tehran University. The attacks mark a significant escalation in hostilities involving the United States and Israel within Iranian territory.

The report further noted that over 3,000 civilian structures were damaged, and the Iranian Red Crescent confirmed extensive destruction. The conflict’s early phase has already cost the United States an estimated 37 billion dollars, while regional sectors such as India’s energy, aviation, and remittance flows face growing risks.

The United States and Israel launched joint attacks on Iran starting last Saturday. According to the Washington DC-based think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), the United States spent $3.7 billion in the first 100 hours of the war, with a daily expenditure of $891.4 million. US President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have both indicated that the conflict could continue for several weeks.

CSIS reported that the US Department of Defense will require additional funds beyond its current budget to sustain the war effort. The think tank also noted that shifting toward lower-cost weaponry could reduce overall expenses, as air operations are particularly costly and require advanced weapon systems.

The report further stated that at some stage, the Pentagon will need supplementary funding to maintain operations. The conflict has already caused significant damage in Iran, including civilian infrastructure losses and casualties, according to related reports cited in the source.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar signed the condolence book at the Iranian Embassy in Dhaka on Friday to honor Iran’s late Supreme Religious Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. During the signing, he conveyed deep condolences on behalf of Jamaat-e-Islami to the government and people of Iran.

Porwar stated that influential Muslim religious leaders are always remembered with respect in the history of the Muslim Ummah. He prayed for divine mercy upon them and for patience and strength for those affected. Referring to ongoing global conflicts, he expressed sorrow over the loss of innocent lives and emphasized that no political goal can justify such deaths. He urged all parties to act with restraint, wisdom, and humanity.

He was accompanied by Mir Ahmed Bin Kashem Arman, foreign affairs adviser to Jamaat Ameer and opposition leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman. They expressed solidarity with the people of Iran and the wider Muslim Ummah, praying for peace, prosperity, justice, and stability across the Middle East and the Muslim world.

An Indian Air Force Sukhoi SU-30 MKI fighter jet crashed in Assam’s Karbi Anglong area on Thursday evening, killing both pilots on board. The aircraft had taken off from the Jorhat Air Force base and lost contact with ground control at 7:42 p.m. local time. Later that night, the Air Force confirmed through its official X handle that the wreckage was found about 60 kilometers from Jorhat.

The deceased pilots were identified as Squadron Leader Anuj and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Durgakar. The Indian Air Force has not yet clarified the cause of the crash. The incident adds to previous accidents involving the same aircraft model, including a 2017 crash after takeoff from Tezpur Air Force base in Assam, which also resulted in the deaths of two pilots.

Investigations are expected to determine the technical or operational reasons behind the latest crash, though no official explanation has been provided so far.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that American attacks on Iran are set to increase dramatically. The statement came during a Thursday night briefing at Central Command, attended by Hegseth, CENTCOM Admiral Brad Cooper, and President Donald Trump, focusing on ongoing US operations in Iran. Hegseth said the volume of ammunition being dropped on Iran and Tehran would rise sharply.

He added that the United Kingdom’s decision to allow the United States to use the Diego Garcia military base would strengthen Washington’s offensive capacity. Hegseth noted that although Britain had not initially granted permission, the approval was eventually secured. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed that Britain would send four additional Typhoon fighter jets to join its squadron stationed in Qatar and that British bases were being used for defensive operations.

According to reports, recent US-Israeli strikes in Iran’s Shiraz killed 20 people, damaged over 3,000 civilian structures, and destroyed six missile launchers. The US reportedly spent $3.7 billion during the first 100 hours of the conflict.

Lebanon’s armed group Hezbollah carried out a series of attacks targeting Israeli ground forces and the port of Haifa early Friday, according to a statement released on Telegram. The group also claimed responsibility for strikes on Israeli troops who had entered Lebanese territory, including areas such as Marun al-Ras and Kafar Kila.

Hezbollah stated that its fighters attacked Israel’s Yov military camp in the occupied Golan Heights and a naval base at Haifa port. No immediate reports of casualties were available following the assaults. The group had earlier issued warnings regarding the evacuation of Israeli settlers near the Lebanon border.

The attacks mark an escalation in cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, though the immediate impact and potential response from Israel were not detailed in the report.

US military investigators suspect that American forces may have been responsible for a bombing at a girls’ school in southern Iran that killed 165 children, according to Reuters. The attack occurred last Saturday in the Minab area, and while details of the investigation remain incomplete, officials have not yet reached a final conclusion or closed the inquiry.

Reuters cited two US officials who confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and that no definitive findings have been made. The Iranian ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, Ali Bahraini, initially reported 150 student deaths, later revised to 165. A large funeral and mourning ceremony was held in Iran for the victims, including students and school staff.

Under international humanitarian law, deliberate attacks on schools, hospitals, or other civilian facilities are considered war crimes, highlighting the gravity of the incident and the potential legal implications if responsibility is confirmed.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has declared that the country is fully prepared for a prolonged war. IRGC spokesperson Brigadier General Ali Mohammad Nayeni stated that Iran is ready to use advanced weapons that have not yet been deployed in any conflict. He warned of painful punishment for enemies and said new Iranian weapons are on the way, though not yet widely deployed.

According to Nayeni, Iran’s readiness has increased following attacks by the United States and Israel last year. The statement comes amid reports of significant damage from those assaults, including civilian infrastructure losses and casualties in Shiraz. The IRGC’s remarks were reported by Al Jazeera and reflect Tehran’s emphasis on military preparedness and deterrence.

The announcement signals Iran’s intent to project strength and technological advancement in its defense capabilities, though details about the new weapons and their potential deployment remain undisclosed.

A Bangladeshi expatriate named Zahed Hossain, aged 30, died in an explosion in Kuwait’s Salmi desert area on Thursday around 11 a.m. local time. He was the son of Kamal Uddin from Ward 9 of Sandwip Municipality in Chattogram. The incident was confirmed by his colleague Lutfur Rahman, who said the explosion occurred while Zahed was working in the desert region.

According to relatives, Zahed had gone to Kuwait about two years ago on a camel-herding visa and was planning to return home soon for vacation. Kuwaiti authorities have not yet issued any official statement or details about the cause of the explosion. His death has cast a shadow of grief over his family, relatives, and the Bangladeshi expatriate community.

The lack of official information from Kuwaiti authorities leaves uncertainty about the circumstances surrounding the explosion and any potential investigation.

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that the United States is not currently considering sending ground troops to Iran. In a telephone interview with NBC, Trump described the idea of deploying ground forces as a “waste of time,” asserting that Iran has already lost much of its military capacity, including its navy.

Trump dismissed remarks by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who had warned that any foreign troop deployment in Iran would bring disaster for the attackers. The exchange comes amid heightened tensions following reports of U.S. and Israeli strikes in Iran’s Shiraz region that killed 20 people and damaged over 3,000 civilian structures, according to the Iranian Red Crescent.

The situation underscores the ongoing volatility in the region, with both military and diplomatic fronts remaining tense as the conflict’s financial and humanitarian toll continues to rise.

In Haimchar upazila of Chandpur, cultivation of black cumin on previously fallow char lands has opened new opportunities for local farmers. Due to low production costs and high profitability within a short period, black cumin is now being called the 'black diamond' by farmers. According to the upazila agriculture office, cultivation has expanded from just one hectare last year to 18 hectares this year.

Farmers are growing the crop on sandy-loam soils after the rice harvest, supported by two government projects: the Modern Agricultural Technology Expansion Project in Bangladesh’s Char Areas and the Sustainable Agricultural Technology Expansion Project in the Cumilla region. These initiatives provide materials and technical assistance to farmers.

Officials noted that the soil’s pH level of 6.5 to 7.0 is ideal for black cumin cultivation. The Deputy Director of the Department of Agricultural Extension in Chandpur expressed optimism that with proper marketing systems, Haimchar could become a major production hub for black cumin in the future.

US Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper stated that American bomber forces have carried out strikes on nearly 200 Iranian targets over the past 72 hours. He claimed that more than 30 Iranian ships were sunk during this phase of operations. Cooper added that a large Iranian drone carrier, comparable in size to a World War II aircraft carrier, was recently attacked and is currently on fire.

US President Donald Trump also asserted that Iran’s air force has been completely destroyed. Speaking at an event with Major League Soccer champions Inter Miami on Thursday, Trump said Iran is being destroyed ahead of schedule in a way never seen before.

The report, citing BBC, comes amid ongoing hostilities that have caused significant damage in Iran, including civilian infrastructure losses and casualties from US and Israeli strikes.

President Md. Shahabuddin stated that Bangladesh has returned to the path of democracy through the sacrifice of thousands of lives. He emphasized that to fulfill the aspirations of the martyrs, the nation must advance in knowledge, science, and technology while achieving economic self-reliance to build a self-sufficient Bangladesh.

Speaking on Friday morning at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka during the National Jute Day 2026 event, the President called on farmers to adopt advanced, high-yield cultivation methods for jute production. He urged entrepreneurs to innovate modern, quality, and user-friendly health products based on market demand and to take initiatives for producing and marketing affordable jute bags.

Addressing the young generation, the President encouraged them to strengthen the 'Made in Bangladesh' brand through startups and innovation, connecting with global e-commerce platforms to open new opportunities for the country.

Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched a major missile strike on Tel Aviv, Israel’s commercial hub, on Friday, according to Iran’s state news agency IRNA. The report described the assault as a coordinated attack involving both missiles and drones aimed at the city center, with projectiles reportedly heading toward Tel Aviv at the time of reporting.

In addition to the strike on Israel, Iranian media reported that Iran carried out an attack on the Israeli embassy in Manama, Bahrain. The assault targeted the Financial Harbour Tower commercial complex in the Bahraini capital during the night. Air raid sirens were also heard across Kuwait, accompanied by sounds of powerful explosions, while Tehran reportedly launched attacks across much of the region, including Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

Most of the attacks were reportedly intercepted, though the full extent of damage or casualties was not detailed in the reports.