Amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, Biman Bangladesh Airlines has suspended its flights to several Middle Eastern destinations. The decision was taken on Saturday afternoon, confirmed by Biman’s Public Relations Officer Boshra Islam. She said all flights to Qatar, Bahrain and Dubai have been suspended. According to her, the move was made in view of the evolving situation arising from the Iran–Israel conflict and its potential impact on regional air travel.

US President Donald Trump on Saturday said Iran is developing long-range missiles capable of threatening Europe, US troops abroad, and potentially the American homeland. Posting on Truth Social, Trump said Iran “attempted to rebuild their nuclear program and to continue developing long range missiles that can now threaten our very good friends and allies in Europe, our troops stationed overseas and could seen reach the American homeland.”He added that the US is conducting a “massive” operation to “prevent this very wicked radical dictatorship from threatening America.”Trump also said the US has not made any “final decision” on striking Iran, expressing his dissatisfaction with Tehran’s stance in ongoing nuclear negotiations. He said Iran was “not willing to give us what we have to have,” stressing that Iran “cannot have nuclear weapons.”Indirect talks between the two countries were held earlier this week in Geneva, with both sides reporting progress toward a possible agreement. Trump reiterated that Washington is “ready, willing, and able” to act “with speed and violence, if necessary,” while acknowledging the risk of an extended conflict in the Middle East. “When there’s war, there’s a risk of anything – both good and bad,” he said.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said its military campaign would continue without pause until its adversaries are decisively beaten, claiming that Israeli and US military targets across the Middle East have already been hit by Iranian missiles. In a statement, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said all US assets in the region are now regarded as legitimate targets, warning of further strikes, reports UNB citing Al Jazeera. Regional authorities reported heightened tensions as Bahrain said a missile attack targeted the headquarters of the US Navy’s 5th Fleet. A missile was intercepted over Qatar, while an explosion was reported in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. There was no immediate official response from Iranian authorities, though state media reported that President Masoud Pezeshkian was safe.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. File PhotoDHAKA, Feb 28, 2026 (BSS) - Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today held office even on weekly holiday. "Prime Minister Tarique Rahman reached his Tejgaon office at 10:15am from his Gulshan residence and performed official duties," his Additional Press Secretary Atiqur Rahman Rumon said. BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman assumed office as Prime Minister on February 17. Last Saturday, he performed office at the Secretariat.

DHAKA, Feb 28, 2026 (BSS)- Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) today issued urgent directives to all airlines following the temporary closure of several Middle Eastern airspaces amid heightened regional tensions triggered by the Iran–Israel situation. According to airport authorities, the airspace of Bahrain, Kuwait, Dubai and Qatar has been temporarily closed in line with decisions taken by the respective civil aviation authorities after recent security developments in the region. Airlines have also been asked to ensure the presence of their staff at the airport to provide necessary information and guidance to passengers. The directives further emphasised the need to provide clear and coordinated information regarding rescheduled flights to minimise inconvenience to travelers. The situation is being closely monitored to ensure passenger safety and operational normalcy, CAAB officials said, seeking cooperation and understanding of all concerned.

BNP Secretary General and LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir spoke at a press briefing after exchange of views with the heads of government offices in Thakurgaon on Saturday afternoon. Photo: BSSTHAKURGAON, February 28, 2026, (BSS): BNP Secretary General and LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said, "A strong team has already started working here to inspect the construction of Thakurgaon Medical College Hospital. At that time, the LGRD Minister and MP of Thakurgaon-1 constituency said, "We have given utmost importance to making Thakurgaon a drug-free district. Fakhrul continued as saying all measures will be taken to ensure food security and about employment for youth and women." The BNP Secretary General said, "We should give time to the future instead of focusing on small problems.

10 batter Hasan Mahmud held the nerveimpeccably to help East Zone clinch a thrilling one-wicket victory againstSouth Zone in their third game of the Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) one-daycompetition today at Shaheed Chandu Stadium in Bogura today. After losing two openers cheaply, East Zone bounced back into the contest,thanks to Shahadat Hossain Dipu and Mominul Haque who added 52 runs for thethird wicket. Hasan Mahmud and Nayeem Hasan added a 19-run for the ninth wicket which wascrucial in keeping them alive. Soumya Sarkar claimed 4-35 for South Zone which eventually went in vain. Hasan Mahmud and Nayeem Hasan claimed three wickets apiece with the bowlingbefore their batting heroics.

Biman Bangladesh Airlines -Photo: BimanDHAKA, Feb 28, 2026 (BSS) - Biman Bangladesh Airlines today said it temporarily suspended all its Middle Eastern flights due to ongoing attacks in several Gulf countries. "All Middle Eastern flights are put on hold due to ongoing attacks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain," Biman Bangladesh Airlines general manager (Public relations) Bushra Islam told BSS. She said the decision was taken considering the safety and security of passengers and crew members amid the prevailing situation in the region. The airline is closely monitoring developments and will resume operations once the situation improves, she added. Passengers have been requested to stay in contact with Biman's call centre and respective sales offices for updated flight information.

The pilot was “captured alive,” said Jalalabad’s police spokesman Tayeb Hammad and the military spokesman in eastern Afghanistan, Wahidullah Mohammadi. The Taliban government said its forces began a border offensive late on Thursday in response to Pakistani strikes. Pakistan’s information minister said on Saturday that 37 locations across Afghanistan had been hit by air strikes since its operation began. Islamabad accuses Afghanistan of failing to act against militant groups that carry out attacks in Pakistan, which the Taliban government denies. Several rounds of negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan last year followed a ceasefire brokered by Qatar and Turkey.

US President Donald Trump announced a large-scale military assault on Iran on Saturday, vowing to “annihilate” its navy, missile sites, and urging Iranians to overthrow their government. In a video address posted on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the United States’ aim was the destruction of Iran’s military capabilities and toppling of authorities in power since the 1979 revolution. It will be yours to take.”The operation, dubbed “Operation Epic Fury” by the Pentagon, comes after coordinated US and Israel strikes on Iranian targets. He also addressed Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards, demanding surrender and offering immunity to those who lay down their arms, while threatening “certain death” for noncompliance. The escalation marks a sharp turn in US-Iran relations amid heightened regional tensions, with Trump’s administration deploying the largest Middle East military buildup in years.

Warplanes and missiles were seen flying through Iraqi airspace as Israel and the United States launched strikes on Iran, witnesses and a military source told AFP. “We saw several missiles flying at a low altitude” near the district of Daquq in Kirkuk, two witnesses said. A soldier in the city of Ramadi in western Iraq told AFP he saw warplanes flying overhead. Resident Saman Zelwan, 20, told AFP he saw “more than 10 missiles flying over the Dokan district towards the Iranian border” in Sulaimaniyah province in the autonomous Kurdistan region. Earlier Saturday, the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran, with US President Donald Trump vowing to “annihilate” the country’s navy and missile sites.

ISTANBUL, Feb 28, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Turkish Airlines on Saturday suspendedflights to 10 Middle East nations after Israel and the United States launchedstrikes on Iran, with many nations closing their airspace. "Flights to Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran, and Jordan have been cancelled untilMarch 2," spokesman Yahya Ustun wrote on X, while flights to Qatar, Kuwait,Bahrain, United Arab Emirates and Oman were only suspended for the day.

The headquarters of the US Navy’s 5th Fleet in Bahrain has been “subjected to a missile attack,” the Bahrain News Agency reported on Saturday, citing an official statement from the National Communication Centre. The statement did not attribute responsibility for the strike but said further details would be released later. Authorities urged the public to follow official instructions and rely on verified information only, reports Al Jazeera. Bahrain hosts the headquarters of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet, whose area of responsibility covers the Gulf, Red Sea, Arabian Sea and parts of the Indian Ocean. However, the US Embassy in Bahrain had earlier advised American citizens to shelter in place amid reported threats involving missiles and drones over the country.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (Irgc) has confirmed it launched missiles and drones towards Israel in retaliation for recent US-Israeli strikes. United States President Donald Trump announced that the US has begun “major combat operations” in Iran following the missile attacks claimed by Israel, reports Al Jazeera. Russia suspended all flights to Iran and Israel. There is no public evidence Iran is pursuing intercontinental missiles, although the US has raised concerns over its space program. Explosions rock northern IsraelHours after the Iranian strikes, northern Israel reported explosions as air defense systems attempted to intercept incoming missiles.

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