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Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo. Photo: CollectedFENI, Mar 9,2026 (BSS) - Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo today stressed on ensuring security for developing the livelihood of the people. The minister made this remark while addressing at the exchange of views with the government employees at Dhaganbhuiyan upazila council auditorium here this afternoon. Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) M Shahidul Islam presided over the function while the function was moderated by Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land) Shahidul Alam. Later, the minister participated the iftar and doa mahfil at Ataturk government Adarsha high school ground hosted by Dhaganbhuiyan upazila and poura BNP.

State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salahuddin Tuku. Photo: CollectedSAVAR, March 9, 2026 (BSS) - State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salahuddin Tuku today said the government is working to develop the country’s livestock sector by strengthening the capacity of marginal farmers and entrepreneurs. Tuku said the government has taken steps to provide training, necessary medicines, and quality veterinary services to livestock farmers at the upazila level. Emphasizing the importance of buffalo farming, Tuku said the government is giving increased attention to buffalo rearing alongside poultry and dairy farming to help meet the country’s growing demand for protein. To promote the sector, the government is providing training and support to encourage entrepreneurs to invest in buffalo farming.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. File PhotoDHAKA, March 9, 2026 (BSS) - Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has congratulated the Nepal government and its people on successful parliamentary polls. "Congratulations to the Government and the people of Nepal on the successful and peaceful parliamentary elections held on March 5, 2026," he wrote in a post shared on his verified Facebook account today. The Prime Minister said this important democratic exercise reflects the aspirations and resilience of the Nepali people and the strength of their democratic institutions. He said Bangladesh looks forward to working closely with the new Nepal government and its people to further strengthen their longstanding friendship and cooperation.

A 65-year-old man has been killed in an attack following arbitration over his son’s alleged extramarital affair in Chapainawabganj’s Shibganj Upazila. The incident occurred around 11pm on Sunday in Court Bazar of Shibganj municipality, Inspector SM Shakil Hasan confirmed. Two other sons, Rabbikul Haque, 33, and Abdul Awal Haque, 30, received primary care. Anisur reportedly died on the spot after being struck with a blunt object during the ensuing chase and counter-chase. "We are conducting raids to arrest those involved in the killing," said Inspector Shakil.

A Dhaka fruit seller has been sent to jail under an attempted murder case linked to the July Uprising, despite being initially detained for taking photographs inside a courtroom. Instead, he was listed as arrested in a July Uprising case and brought before the court,” Farzana added. Kotwali Police Sub-Inspector Joydeb Sharma, who produced Sagar, initially claimed he was arrested from Badamtali, but later admitted the fruit seller had first been detained inside the Chief Judicial Magistrate Court premises. The SI declined to comment on any specific attempted murder allegations against Sagar. Sagar was formally shown as arrested in the attempted murder case of a student from Kabi Nazrul Government College, in which 56 people, including former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, were named.

Photo: Collected from internetCHATTOGRAM, Mar 9, 2026 (BSS) - A joint forces operation was conducted in the Salimpur forest and surrounding areas of Sitakunda upazila early today to combat terrorism and recover illegal arms. Law enforcement agencies have now established control over the Salimpur forest area, officials said. DIG Ahsan Habib Palash said that law enforcement agencies have now established "full authority and control" in the Jungle Salimpur area. On January 19 this year, RAB-7 Deputy Assistant Director Motaleb Hossain Bhuiyan was killed and three others were injured in a terrorist attack during a raid in the Salimpur forest. Following the incident, law enforcement agencies launched a large-scale operation in the area, long known for drug trafficking, illegal weapons and gang activities.

Cultural exchange between Bangladesh and India can be strengthened: Cultural Affairs MinisterThe Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, met with the Cultural Affairs Minister, Nitai Roy Chowdhury, at the Bangladesh Secretariat today. The minister made the remarks when Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma paid a courtesy call on him at his Secretariat office today. State Minister for Cultural Affairs Ali Newaz Mahmud Khaiyam was present at the time. During the meeting, the State Minister for Cultural Affairs stated that the people of Bangladesh and India share the same cultural heritage. Mofidur Rahman, Secretary of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs ; Ilia Sumana, Joint Secretary and members of the delegation led by the Indian High Commissioner.

PM for finding ways to make Zakat management more effectivePrime Minister Tarique Rahman spoke at a meeting on Zakat management held at the Cabinet Division in the Bangladesh Secretariat. Photo: PMODHAKA, Mar 9, 2026 (BSS) – Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today directed authorities concerned to find ways to make the country’s Zakat management system more effective and well organized. The Premier issued the detective at a meeting on Zakat management held at the Cabinet Division in the Bangladesh Secretariat here, Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary Md Zahidul Islam Rony confirmed the matter. About the meeting’s outcome Rony said the meeting discussed how an effective Zakat management system could contribute to poverty alleviation in the country. The committee will soon submit its recommendations to the Prime Minister regarding Zakat management and the reconstitution of the Zakat Board, Rony said.

Photo: BSSDHAKA, March 9, 2026 (BSS) - FIDE Master (FM) Subrata Biswas of the University of Dhaka won the title at the Manha’s Castle 28th International Chess that concluded at Bangladesh Chess Federation hall room today (Monday). After applying the tie-break system, Ananta Chowdhury of Manha’s Castle finished as the runner-up, FIDE Master Md. Special prizes were given to Woman FIDE Master Warsia Khusbu, Candidate Master Md. The day’s final round matches, FM Subrota Biswas defeated Rayan Rashid Mugdho, Ananta Choudhury drew with FM Syed Mahfuzur Rahman, FM Md. Nasim Hossain Bhuiyan defeated CM Sohel Chowdhury, Afzal Hossain Sacchu defeated Mukitul Islam Ripon, CM S. M. Sharon defeated Sheikh Md.

Disability rights advocate Md Saidul Huq, whose decades-long work has significantly advanced the rights and opportunities of persons with disabilities in Bangladesh, is set to receive the country’s highest civilian honour—the Independence Award (Swadhinata Puruskar)—this year. Md Saidul Huq has been working for more than 35 years to promote and protect the rights of persons with disabilities. The organisation has also introduced computer training programmes, vocational and skills development initiatives, and employment support to enhance independence among persons with disabilities. In 2023, the Government of Bangladesh honoured Huq with the Ekushey Padak for his outstanding contributions to social development. Despite decades of achievements, Huq remains committed to continuing his work to ensure greater inclusion, education, and opportunities for persons with disabilities across Bangladesh.

Bangladesh has called on the international community to take more active role in ensuring the safe and dignified return of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar. Speaking at the 26th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting at Lancaster House in London on Sunday, Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman urged global leaders to intensify efforts to resolve the prolonged Rohingya crisis. During his speech, Khalilur Rahman highlighted the heavy burden Bangladesh continues to shoulder by hosting more than 1.2 million Rohingya refugees who fled persecution in Myanmar. The Bangladesh delegation at the meeting was led by Khalilur Rahman and included the Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir, along with other senior officials. During these meetings, the foreign minister sought support from partner countries for Bangladesh’s candidacy for the presidency of the United Nations General Assembly.

Shama Obaed Islam said further steps would be taken following due process once Bangladesh receives feedback from the Indian side. Our Deputy High Commission in Kolkata is in contact with the authorities, and we have sought consular access,” she told reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Reports suggest that the suspects had been moving between various locations in India after entering the country following the killing. Acting on intelligence shared by Bangladesh, Indian authorities conducted an operation and arrested the two Bangladeshi nationals on the intervening night of March 7–8, 2026. Investigators said the suspects had fled Bangladesh after killing political activist Osman Hadi.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that 11 countries had tapped Kyiv for help in how to counter Iranian drones, being launched by Tehran across the Middle East as retaliation for US-Israeli strikes. Ukraine touts itself as having world-class drone defense capabilities, built up through fending off nightly barrages of Iran-style attack drones launched by Russia, an ally of Tehran. Some drone experts are already en route to the Middle East and are due there this week, Zelensky said over the weekend. According to Ukraine air force data, the military has been consistently intercepting or shooting down more than 80 percent of all incoming Russian drones -- hundreds of which are fired every night. Kyiv uses a mix of cheap drone interceptors, electronic jamming tools, anti-aircraft guns, fighter jets and helicopters to defend its skies from the Russian attacks.

Bangladesh on Monday strongly condemned an aerial attack in Saudi Arabia that killed two of its nationals and injured others, urging all parties to exercise restraint and calling for urgent international efforts to prevent further loss of innocent lives. The deceased were identified as Bacchu Miah of Katiadi in Kishorganj district and Mosharraf Hossain of Shakhipur in Tangail district. The government strongly condemned attacks that result in the loss of innocent civilian lives and called upon all parties concerned to exercise maximum restraint. It also urged the international community to take urgent and effective measures to de-escalate the situation and prevent further casualties in the region. The government said it accords the highest priority to the safety and welfare of Bangladeshi nationals in the Middle East and is closely monitoring the evolving situation.