Residents and business owners in Mohammadpur and Adabor say the areas have become synonymous with fear, citing growing incidents of snatching, extortion, and teen gang activity. Traders say extortion demands occur regularly at local markets, pavement stalls, garages, and construction sites on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. Teen gangs in Mohammadpur are increasingly involved in snatching, extortion, and other crimes. Unless the drug-crime linkage is broken, controlling teen gangs will be difficult. Patrols against teen gangs, snatching, and drugs will continue.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has decided to suspend classes and examinations in all government and private medical colleges across the country from March 10. The decision was announced in a notification issued on Monday by the Directorate General of Medical Education (DGME). According to the notification, classes and internal examinations at all medical and dental colleges and their affiliated units will remain closed during the government-declared holiday for Eid-ul-Fitr.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Monday said two suspects in Hadi murder case who were arrested in India will be brought back to Bangladesh under the existing extradition treaty between the two countries. He made the remarks while talking to reporters after attending a district law and order committee meeting in Cox’s Bazar, his first such meeting in his home district after assuming office. “The list will not be made public as doing so could create political influence and lead to possible errors,” he said. The minister also announced measures to restore discipline in the tourism sector of Cox’s Bazar. He further said CCTV cameras will be installed at important points in the town to improve the law and order situation.

Of them, farmers will produce 11,13,909 tonnes of hybrid variety Boro rice from 2,30,316 hectares of land, 11,75,867 tonnes of high yielding variety rice from 2,77,753 hectares and 1,939 tonnes of local variety Boro rice from 1,025 hectares of land. “Tender plants of Boro rice are growing fabulously in the mainland and low-lying and char and riverine areas,” he said. Farmers have brought more low-lying char lands, beels and riverine areas under Boro rice farming this time to complete its harvest before commencement of the next rainy season. “Vast tracts of Boro crop fields have worn an eye-catching greenish look now,” he said, adding that a bumper Boro rice output is likely if the climatic conditions remain favorable onwards during the next three months. Talking to BSS, farmers Azizur Rahman, Mozammel Hossain and Ariful Haque of village Najirdigar in Rangpur Sadar said tender plants of Boro rice on their crop lands are growing excellently predicting a bumper Boro rice output this season.

European Union (EU) Election Observation Mission paid a courtesy call on Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md. Photo : CollectedDHAKA, March 9, 2026 (BSS) - A delegation of the European Union (EU) Election Observation Mission paid a courtesy call on Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md. The delegation was led by the Head of the Mission Roger Clayton. On behalf of the EU Mission, Roger Clayton handed over a certificate of appreciation to the IGP in recognition of the role played by Bangladesh Police. The IGP thanked the delegation and said the role of foreign observers during the elections was commendable.

DHAKA, March 9, 2026 (BSS)- Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) has formed monitoring and control cells at the central and regional levels to ensure proper and uninterrupted supply of fuel oil across the country and to quickly address any complaints related to distribution. According to a press release issued on Monday and signed by BPC Secretary Shahina Sultana, the initiative aims to closely monitor fuel oil stock, supply and sales situations nationwide. In addition to the central control cell established in Chittagong, regional monitoring cells have been formed in Dhaka, Bogura, Khulna, Sylhet and Barishal. The press release said the monitoring and control cells have been formed in coordination with the Energy and Mineral Resources Division, BPC and the concerned oil marketing companies. The notification also stated that any information regarding fuel oil distribution, storage, smuggling or adulteration can be reported immediately to the concerned control cell.

Attack on Cyprus is an attack on all of Europe, says MacronPAPHOS, Cyprus, March 9, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - French President Emmanuel Macron said that an attack on Cyprus was an attack on all of Europe as he spoke during a visit to the island nation after it was targeted by Iranian-made drones. "When Cyprus is attacked, it is Europe that is attacked," Macron said in Paphos alongside the leaders of Cyprus and Greece. "The defence of Cyprus is obviously a key issue for your country, for your neighbour, partner and friend, Greece, but also for France and, with it, the European Union," he added.

DOHA, March 9, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Several more explosions were heard across Doha and warning sirens sounded in Manama on Monday, according to AFP journalists, as Iran pressed its aerial campaign against Gulf neighbours. The oil-rich Gulf states have been targeted by waves of drones and missiles since Tehran launched its retaliation campaign in the wake of the US and Israeli attacks against Iran.

Dr Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, Prime Minister's Adviser on the Ministry of Finance and Planning, on Monday described the government’s newly announced ‘Family Card’ programme as a landmark and epoch making initiative aimed at reforming Bangladesh’s social safety net system, reducing wastage and ensuring benefits reach the intended recipients. “If you consider the circumstances and the legacy of economic pressures we received, this programme is a groundbreaking step,” he said. According to him, the new programme will further strengthen the government’s efforts to ensure inclusive development and social protection. The Adviser emphasized that the ‘Family Card’ programme aims to address these longstanding issues. He explained that a substantial portion of funding would come from improving efficiency within existing social safety net programmes.

In the spirit of the Holy Month of Ramadan, UAE Aid and the Emirates Red Crescent have distributed Ramadan food parcels among nearly 4,000 underprivileged families across several districts of Bangladesh, bringing timely relief to communities observing the holy month. The initiative aims to support vulnerable families with essential food supplies so they can prepare daily iftar meals with greater ease and dignity during Ramadan. Through this initiative, the UAE Government and the Emirates Red Crescent aim to stand beside the people of Bangladesh and help ease the burden on vulnerable families during this blessed month. We are grateful for the opportunity to share the spirit of Ramadan with communities here.”Beneficiary families expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Government of the United Arab Emirates and the Emirates Red Crescent for extending this support, noting that the assistance would significantly help households manage daily iftar meals. It reinforces the longstanding friendship and cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and Bangladesh.

On Monday (March 9), the Foreign Exchange Investment Department (FDID) of the central bank issued a master circular in this regard. It highlighted various steps to simplify the regulatory framework related to foreign investment and further liberalize the investment environment. The central bank said that this decision has been taken to simplify the process of capital repatriation in line with international standards. According to the new directive, from now on, approval from the central bank will not be required in many cases. It has been instructed to report the information of every transaction completed at the bank level to the central bank within 14 days.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan addressed an iftar and doa mahfil organized by Dhaka Sub-Editors Council (DSEC) at the Jatiya press Club today. Photo: BSSDHAKA, Mar 09, 2026 (BSS)- Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan has said the government aims to support develop an international standard journalism in the country. The minister said many institutions related to the media sector, including the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting are still operating under outdated structures. He said the government wants to prepare a roadmap for the media sector through consultation with journalists for its digital transformation. He said a comprehensive policy for the development of the media sector will soon be formulated and presented to the stakeholders.

Photo: CollectedDHAKA, Mar 9, 2026 (BSS) – State Minister for Planning Zonayed Abdur Rahim Saki, MP, today said that the government is working on appropriate policies to implement the financial commitments outlined in the election manifesto of the newly elected government. Dr. Monzur Hossain, Member (Secretary), General Economics Division, Bangladesh Planning Commission, A.H.M. Jahangir, Additional Secretary & Project Director, Support to Sustainable Graduation Project (SSGP) and Dr. Mohammad Akhtar Hossain, Chief Economist, Bangladesh Bank also spoke as special guests. Dr. Monzur Hossain, Member (Secretary), General Economics Division (GED), Bangladesh Planning Commission said that the new government is working to support initiatives aimed at building a society free from income inequality. Jahangir, Additional Secretary & Project Director, Support to Sustainable Graduation Project (SSGP) mentioned that as a Least Developed Country, Bangladesh has long benefited from duty-free trade privileges.

“If you consider the circumstances and the legacy of economic pressures we received, this programme is a groundbreaking step,” he said. Titumir noted that Bangladesh has made progress towards achieving several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that had previously remained unmet. According to him, the new programme will further strengthen the government’s efforts to ensure inclusive development and social protection. The Adviser emphasized that the ‘Family Card’ programme aims to address these longstanding issues. He explained that a substantial portion of funding would come from improving efficiency within existing social safety net programmes.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam spoke to reporters at the foreign ministry this afternoon. Photo: MoFADHAKA, Mar 9, 2026 (BSS) – Bangladesh has sought consular access to two suspects detained in India in connection with Osman Hadi murder case, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam said today. “We asked the consular access … we will pursue the matters through diplomatic channels,” she told reporters at the foreign ministry this afternoon. “Once we receive the full details and consular access is granted, we will be able to move forward with the next steps,” she said. “We have requested consular access and are following our rules and procedures.