U.S. President Donald Trump has said that indirect talks with Iran, conducted through Pakistan, are progressing well and could soon lead to an agreement. He made the remarks in an interview with The Financial Times, according to a report published on March 30, 2026.

The report states that despite previously threatening to seize Iran’s oil production centers, Trump confirmed that discussions through Pakistani intermediaries are moving forward positively. When asked whether a ceasefire deal could reopen the Strait of Hormuz in the coming days, he declined to provide specific details. Trump also mentioned that Iran had allowed twenty Pakistan-flagged oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as a goodwill gesture to the White House, a move reportedly approved by Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.

The developments suggest cautious diplomatic engagement between Washington and Tehran, with Pakistan playing a mediating role, though the outcome and timeline of any potential agreement remain uncertain.

RAB-15 conducted a pre-dawn raid on March 29, 2026, at Rohingya Camp-08 East in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, recovering a pistol, ammunition, and other materials. Acting on secret information, a team from RAB-15’s CPC-1 unit searched a shelter in Block B/66, reportedly linked to Mohammad Zubair, identified as a member of the ‘ARA’ group. The operation took place around 3 a.m. and resulted in the seizure of weapons and group-related items.

According to RAB sources, the recovered items included one pistol, two rounds of pistol ammunition, one pipe gun with two rounds, several pairs of ARA group uniforms, helmets, and hand gloves. No arrests were made during the operation. RAB stated that legal proceedings regarding the seized materials are underway.

Assistant Superintendent of Police (Law and Media) A.M. Faruk confirmed that the operation was based on intelligence and that efforts to apprehend those involved are continuing.

Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) Vice President Sadiq Kayem has warned the government not to reject the recent referendum result, which he said reflected nearly 70 percent support for the 'yes' side. In a verified Facebook post on Monday, he accused the ruling BNP government of attempting to overturn the public mandate, calling it a deception against the nation. He demanded immediate passage of several ordinances, including those on referendum, enforced disappearance prevention, human rights commission, and judicial appointments.

Kayem cautioned that the government, formed through the sacrifices of the people, must not ignore their aspirations or attempt to reestablish a fascist system. His remarks came amid a statement from Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, who said the ordinance under which the referendum was held had expired and therefore did not need to be passed as a bill in Parliament.

Following a special committee meeting, the minister added that out of 133 ordinances under review, some would be passed as they are, while others would be amended and presented as bills. The committee’s report is scheduled to be submitted to Parliament on April 2.

The ordinance under which the recent referendum was held has expired, and therefore it does not need to be presented in Parliament as a bill. Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced this on Sunday night after a special committee meeting at the Parliament complex. He explained that since the ordinance has already been used and no further referendums will be held under it, there is no reason to reapprove it as a law.

Salahuddin Ahmed added that the special committee discussed 133 ordinances, deciding to pass many as they are while bringing some in amended form as bills. The committee’s report is scheduled to be presented in Parliament on April 2. Meanwhile, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami expressed dissent on 15 key issues, including the referendum, the Human Rights Commission, and the separation of the judiciary, according to the party’s Assistant Secretary General Rafiqul Islam Khan.

The developments indicate that while most ordinances are moving toward parliamentary approval, certain contentious issues remain unresolved within the special committee.

Two former senior military officers, Lt Gen (retd) Masud Uddin Chowdhury and Lt Gen (retd) Sheikh Mamun Khaled, are under renewed police remand in Dhaka over allegations linked to the controversial 1/11 caretaker government period. According to court proceedings on March 30, Masud was placed on a six-day remand in a human trafficking case after completing a previous five-day term, while Mamun Khaled’s five-day remand in a separate murder case was set to end the same day. Investigators allege both were involved in secret late-night meetings with Sheikh Hasina before her release from detention during the 1/11 period.

The report cites interrogation details claiming that the 1/11 government was planned with alleged coordination between certain DGFI officials and Indian intelligence, aiming to sideline major political parties. Both officers are also accused of large-scale corruption, including embezzlement and extortion through recruitment syndicates that exploited migrant workers. Prosecutors told the court that the syndicate collected billions of taka through illegal fees and coercion.

Investigators said further remand was necessary to recover embezzled funds and clarify operational details of the agencies involved in overseas labor recruitment.

Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity reported that a power and desalination plant was attacked as part of what it described as Iranian aggression against the state. The ministry confirmed that one Indian worker was killed and the facility sustained significant damage. Technical and emergency teams were dispatched immediately to restore normal operations.

According to the ministry’s statement, the assault targeted the service building of the plant. Iranian state media, citing Kuwait’s ministry, also acknowledged that the plant suffered major damage. However, Iran has not issued any official comment on the incident.

Separately, Kuwait’s Defense Ministry said that 14 missiles and 12 drones were detected in its airspace on Sunday evening, with several drones striking a military camp and injuring ten soldiers. The situation prompted heightened security and emergency responses across the affected areas.

Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, has approved the 2026 national budget while the country remains engaged in war with Iran. The total budget amounts to about 245 billion dollars, with more than 45 billion dollars allocated to the military sector. This represents an increase of over 10 billion dollars compared to the previous year.

The new defense allocation is more than double that of the 2023 budget, which had been passed in February before the outbreak of the Gaza war that year. Ahead of the vote, Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich described the moment as a “historic turning point” for the country.

The expanded military funding underscores Israel’s heightened defense priorities amid ongoing regional conflict, reflecting a significant shift in national spending priorities.

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran’s governing system has already changed. In an interview with The Financial Times, he said that the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior officials during the early days of the war resulted in a ‘regime change’ in Iran. Trump described the current Iranian leadership as a completely different and highly professional group.

He reiterated his claim that Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba, who had succeeded his father as Iran’s Supreme Leader, is either dead or critically injured. Trump stated that there has been no information about Mojtaba’s condition and asserted that he believes Mojtaba is dead.

Trump further expressed his belief that Iran may eventually reach an agreement with the United States. The interview was reported by BBC and published by Amar Desh Online on March 30, 2026.

US President Donald Trump claimed that American forces have destroyed important targets across Iran. In a post on Truth Social on Sunday, he described it as a major day for the US military, calling it the best and most lethal in the world. He said the forces had eliminated and destroyed long-desired objectives in Iran.

Earlier, speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said the United States was engaged in both direct and indirect discussions with Iran and that the talks were progressing very well. He expressed confidence about reaching an agreement with Iran but acknowledged that there was also a possibility of failure. Trump further claimed that a change in Iran’s governing system had already taken place.

The statements came as Trump also mentioned that progress in the talks with Iran was being made through Pakistan, suggesting ongoing diplomatic efforts alongside military actions.

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that he wants to take control of Iran’s oil resources and its key energy hub, Kharg Island. He made the remarks in an interview with the Financial Times published on March 30, 2026. Trump said his preferred action would be to seize Iran’s oil, though some in the United States oppose the idea. He described those critics as foolish.

In the same interview, Trump said the United States might or might not take over Kharg Island, emphasizing that Washington has many options. He added that such a move could require a temporary U.S. presence there. When asked about Iran’s defense systems on the island, Trump claimed he did not believe Iran had any and asserted that it could be captured easily.

The report, citing the BBC, comes amid broader discussions involving Iran, including Trump’s claim of progress in talks through Pakistan and rising global oil prices surpassing 116 dollars per barrel.

South African athlete Caster Semenya, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in the 800 meters, has criticized the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) new decision to reintroduce gender verification tests for female athletes. The policy, approved under new IOC president Kirsty Coventry, will take effect from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Semenya described the decision as disrespectful, saying it is particularly painful for African women who are disproportionately affected.

The IOC’s move marks a return to a controversial practice last used between 1968 and 1996, when female athletes were required to undergo chromosome testing to confirm their gender. The organization had previously abandoned the policy following widespread criticism and pressure from various groups.

Semenya, who has faced challenges due to naturally high testosterone levels, said women should not have to prove their eligibility to compete. Her comments highlight ongoing tensions between sports authorities and athletes over gender verification and fairness in women’s sports.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for destroying a US Boeing E-3 Sentry surveillance aircraft worth $700 million using a Shahed-136 drone costing about $20,000. The attack reportedly took place last Friday at Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base, where Iran launched a coordinated missile and drone strike. According to the IRGC, at least 12 US soldiers were injured in the incident.

In a statement released Sunday, the IRGC said its Aerospace Force carried out the joint operation in response to what it called hostile actions by US forces. The group asserted that the E-3 Sentry, part of the Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AWACS), was completely destroyed, and nearby aircraft were also damaged. Images circulating on social media appeared to show wreckage of the aircraft at the US-operated base in Saudi Arabia, which had been deployed from Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City.

The IRGC added that the drone struck the aircraft near its tail section, hitting the sensitive AN/APY-2 radar area. The report was sourced from Press TV.

Global oil prices climbed sharply on Monday, surpassing $116 per barrel as renewed conflict in the Middle East intensified concerns over energy supply. The benchmark Brent crude rose more than 3 percent in early trading, crossing the $116 mark amid heightened tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.

Before February 28, oil traded at about $72 per barrel. On March 19, it reached a peak of $118 before easing slightly to just under $112 by Friday afternoon. The current surge marks a significant increase compared to pre-war levels, reflecting market anxiety over potential disruptions in the region.

The price spike coincided with Iran’s announcement that it is prepared for a possible U.S. ground attack. Iran’s parliamentary speaker warned that any American troops entering the country would face severe retaliation, and regional allies would also be punished, according to the report.

Dismissed Bangladesh Army officer Lieutenant Colonel Md. Afzal Naser, aged 61, was arrested by the Detective Branch police early Sunday night in the Mirpur DOHS area of Dhaka. According to law enforcement sources, the arrest took place around 3 a.m. following a raid based on secret information. Authorities have not yet released official details about the specific reason for his detention or the case under which he was arrested.

Afzal Naser was dismissed from the army on November 5, 2009. He had joined the military on July 4, 1984, and served in several key positions during his career. Notably, he worked in the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) from March 2006 to March 2008, a period associated with the 1/11 caretaker government. He hails from Mujir Khil village in Senbag upazila of Noakhali.

Sources indicated that more information regarding the arrest may be released soon.

Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued another message, though he has yet to appear in public. According to a BBC report on Sunday, the message expressed gratitude to Iraq’s religious leaders and people for taking a clear stance against aggression toward Iran. Iranian media said the message was delivered to an Iraqi official following a meeting between the speaker of Iraq’s Supreme Islamic Assembly and Iran’s ambassador in Baghdad.

Since assuming the position of Supreme Leader earlier in March, several written messages have been released in Mojtaba Khamenei’s name, but he has not been seen publicly or on state television. His appointment followed the death of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28, the first day of a major attack.

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Mojtaba Khamenei is either dead or in very poor condition, citing his absence from public view. However, Iran’s ambassador in Geneva stated that security reasons are preventing the new leader from appearing publicly.