BGB has seized a large consignment of Indian medicines,narcotics and other smuggled goods during separate operations in the Kushtia border area. Photo: BSSKUSHTIA, March 06, 2026 (BSS) - The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has seizeda large consignment of Indian medicines, narcotics, and other smuggled goodsduring separate operations in the Kushtia border area. The 47th Battalion of the BGB conducted the raids, recovering contraband withan estimated total value approximately Taka 60 lakh. The information was confirmed through a press release issued today by thecommander of the 47th BGB Rashed Kamal Roni. The BGB reported that the majority of the seized items, including Indianmedicines and smuggled goods, were recovered in an unclaimed or ownerlessstate from areas adjacent to the border.

Photo : BSSDHAKA, Mar 6, 2026 (BSS) - Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan today said ensuring a respectable wage board for journalists is essential to elevate the media industry to a dignified level and retain talented professionals in the profession. Swapan said the media industry cannot operate under any law that allows owners to avoid paying journalists’ salaries. The minister said implementing the wage board and ensuring accountability in the overall process of newspaper registration are matters of national interest. DRU President Abu Saleh Akon chaired the event while its General Secretary Mynul Hasan Sohel conducted the event. During the session, the DRU general secretary placed several proposals before the information minister.

The US energy secretary said Friday the US Navy was preparing to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz “as soon as it’s reasonable to do it,” as traffic through the key trade route remains strangled due to the US-Israel war on Iran. “As soon as it’s reasonable to do it, we’ll escort ships through the straits and get the energy moving again,” Chris Wright told US broadcaster Fox News’s “Fox and Friends” show. US President Donald Trump had said on Tuesday that the US Navy would “begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as soon as possible” in a bid to avoid disruption of global oil supplies. A fifth of the world’s crude oil and liquefied natural gas travels through the strait. “On Thursday, day six of the conflict, commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained virtually nonexistent, with activity largely limited to Iranian vessels,” said a JP Morgan note released Friday.

US President Donald Trump on Friday demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender” as the only acceptable outcome to end hostilities, while promising to help rebuild the country’s economy if Tehran complied and installed new leadership. “There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. The post came as Israel bombarded regime targets in Tehran and Hezbollah positions in Beirut, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said US strikes against Iran were “about to surge dramatically.”Trump said that following any capitulation by the Islamic Republic, the United States and its allies would work to bring Iran “back from the brink of destruction, making it economically bigger, better, and stronger than ever before.”This would be contingent on the installation of what he called “a GREAT & ACCEPTABLE Leader(s).”He closed with a new slogan — “MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN (MIGA! )” — a riff on his “Make America Great Again” political brand.

Lebanon says 217 killed, 798 wounded in Israeli strikes since MondayBEIRUT, Lebanon, March 6, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - At least 217 people have been killed and 798 wounded in Lebanon since the start of a new war between Israel and Hezbollah on Monday, Lebanon's health ministry announced Friday. The previous toll from the ministry, published Thursday evening, was 123 dead and 683 wounded. Israeli air strikes hit south and east Lebanon as well as Beirut's southern suburbs on Friday.

Rising international fuel prices amid the Middle East war have sparked fears of fuel smuggling, prompting the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) to boost personnel, intensify patrols, and strengthen search operations at the Jessore border. A press release from the Jessore Battalion (49 BGB) on Friday (March 6) said that under BGB headquarters’ directives, special surveillance has been launched across the battalion’s responsible areas. Additional BGB members have been deployed at the Benapole land port and at the Sharsha and Chougaccha border points in Jessore. BGB members are on maximum alert to prevent any fuel smuggling. We will safeguard the country’s fuel resources and take strict legal action against those involved in smuggling.”Meanwhile, fear of a fuel shortage has led bikers in Jessore to crowd fuel pumps, often demanding more fuel than needed.

The T20 World Cup 2026 final promises fireworks as two of the tournament’s most destructive batters – New Zealand’s Finn Allen and India’s Sanju Samson – prepare to headline the title clash in Ahmedabad on Sunday. New Zealand opener Allen produced one of the most remarkable innings in T20 World Cup history in the semi-final, smashing a breathtaking 33-ball century to dismantle South Africa and power the Black Caps into the final. His brutal knock, featuring eight sixes and 10 fours, broke Chris Gayle’s long-standing record for the fastest T20 World Cup hundred, which had stood at 47 balls since 2016. New Zealand, often labelled perennial underdogs, scraped into the semi-finals on net run rate but now stand just one victory away from their first T20 World Cup title. India’s charge to the final, meanwhile, has been driven by the brilliant form of wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson.

Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP) and opposition chief whip, said on Friday that women’s oppression and rape have increased across Bangladesh since the formation of the BNP government. Women’s oppression and child rape continue nationwide. Despite all this, civil society and women’s rights activists remain silent,” Nahid said. He added: “Even if everyone remains silent, the National Citizen Party will not. NCP will always speak out to protect people’s rights.”Regarding the president, the opposition chief whip said: “The current president used to end his speeches by saying ‘Joy Bangla’; now he ends his speeches with ‘Zindabad’.

Commerce, Industries and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir today spoke as the chief guest for the foundation stone-laying of an infrastructure project at the Khojarkhola Markaz Jame Mosque in South Surma. Photo : BSSSYLHET, March 6, 2026 (BSS) - Commerce, Industries and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir today directed law enforcement agencies to take immediate and effective action to stop criminal activities following deep concern over two specific snatching incidents in Sylhet. Muktadir joined the programme via video conference to inaugurate the construction of a new ablution centre and toilet facilities at the mosque. Muktadir also made a direct appeal to the citizens of Sylhet to assist in maintaining public safety by remaining vigilant within their respective neighbourhoods. The Minister stated that such cooperation from the public would serve as the primary tool for law enforcement agencies to take swift and decisive action against criminals.

BEIRUT, Lebanon, March 6, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Israeli air strikes left behind massive destruction in Beirut's southern suburbs on Friday morning, with the Israeli military saying it had destroyed Hezbollah targets. The attacks came after the Israeli military issued an unprecedented evacuation warning for the area, which is home to hundreds of thousands of people. The Lebanese health ministry said late on Thursday night that strikes since Monday had killed 123 people. The official National News Agency reported a series of Israeli air strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, known as Dahiyeh, during the night, targeting several neighbourhoods. In southern Lebanon, Israeli airstrikes did not stop during the night.

Fruit prices in Dhaka have surged since the beginning of Ramadan, putting dates, apples, oranges, and other fruits beyond the reach of many consumers. Mechjul dates are selling at Tk1,600 per kg, Maryam dates at Tk900, and various Tunisian varieties at Tk650 each, up by Tk50–100 per kg. A customer, Sakib, noted that prices usually rise at the start of Ramadan and urged authorities to control the spike. Harun added that Fuji apples are being sold at Tk350–400 per kg, Australian apples at Tk320, and foreign green apples at Tk400 per kg. Imported orange prices vary by size, with small oranges at Tk300, large oranges at Tk350, and local oranges at Tk300 per kg.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Friday said his government is committed to strengthening ties with countries around the world based on mutual respect, trust, and cooperation. The prime minister said the Iftar program was more than a ceremonial gathering. “It reminds us of the importance of respect, empathy, and unity among people of different nations, religions, and cultures. Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman emphasized that Bangladesh values equality, mutual interests, and friendly relations in its bilateral ties. The prime minister’s wife Dr Zubaida Rahman, and daughter, Barrister Zaima Rahman, senior ministers, advisers, BNP leaders, and top government officials were also present.

Road accidents accounted for the highest number of fatalities. It showed that February saw 448 road accidents resulting in 447 deaths and 1,181 injuries. Railway incidents caused 26 deaths and 11 injuries in 34 accidents, while six waterway accidents led to four deaths and five injuries. This represented 33.7% of all road accidents, 37.36% of road deaths, and 11.6% of road injuries. Dhaka Division recorded the highest number of road accidents, with 113 incidents causing 115 deaths and 387 injuries, while Barisal Division had the fewest, with 22 accidents, 19 deaths, and 85 injuries.

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has secured the extradition of a Bangladeshi national from Malaysia after arresting the suspect with the assistance of Malaysian authorities. Zobaidul Amin, 28, has been accused of operating an international child sexual exploitation enterprise and had been wanted since 2022. He arrived in Alaska, US, on Thursday and was expected to be charged later Friday, reports Free Malaysia Today. FBI Director Kash Patel expressed gratitude to the Malaysian government and local authorities for their role in the arrest. In the post, Patel included photographs showing what appeared to be three FBI officers escorting the suspect to a private jet on a runway in Malaysia.

The Coast Guard detained 37 fishermen along with three illegal artisanal trawling boats, trawling nets and a large quantity of marine fish. Photo: BSSKHULNA, March 6, 2026 (BSS) - The Coast Guard detained 37 fishermen along with three illegal artisanal trawling boats, trawling nets and a large quantity of marine fish during an operation in the Bay of Bengal. Coast Guard Media Officer Lieutenant Commander Sabbir Alam Sujan disclosed the information this afternoon. During the operation, three illegal artisanal trawling boats were seized from the area, he said. He added that the Coast Guard will continue such operations in the future to protect fisheries resources.