Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood on Friday said the country has adequate fuel stocks and that supply is normal, urging the public not to be unsettled. In the video, the minister advised the general public not to heed rumors and not to stock fuel oil beyond their immediate needs. Addressing petrol pump owners, he said: “Do not supply extra fuel oil to anyone. Fuel cannot be given in amounts exceeding normal demand.”Long lines for fuel have appeared at petrol pumps across the capital since Thursday amid fears that the war situation in the Middle East could lead to a fuel shortage or price increase. Observing similar scenes on Friday, Tuku visited pumps in the afternoon to monitor the situation.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today spoke at an iftar at the State Guest House Jamuna. Photo : PMODHAKA, Mar 6 2026 (BSS) – Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today sought deeper engagement with the international community through partnerships rooted in expanded trade and investment, technology transfer, cultural and educational exchanges, and stronger people-to-people ties. The Prime Minister hosted the iftar at the State Guest House Jamuna here this evening, marking his first formal Ramadan gathering since assuming office. In his speech the prime minister said his government would pursue prudent deregulation, improve the ease of doing business, and foster a competitive environment that attracts responsible investment. Dr. Khalilur Rahman, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam and Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir also spoke at the event.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman called on diplomats stationed in Dhaka to support Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman, Bangladesh’s candidate for the presidency of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Cabinet members and members of parliament were also present. Prime minister’s wife Dr Zubaida Rahman and daughter Barrister Zaima Rahman were also present at the time. Speaking at the event, the prime minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting human rights, safeguarding freedom of expression, and fostering a culture of tolerance. Before the iftar, the prime minister exchanged greetings with the diplomats and joined the communal prayer.

KUWAIT CITY, March 6, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Explosions were heard on Friday in the Kuwaiti capital, an AFP journalist said, as authorities said they were confronting missile and drone strikes on the country. "Kuwaiti air defences are currently dealing with missile and drone attacks that penetrated Kuwaiti airspace," the defence ministry said on X, after authorities said 67 soldiers were injured in Iranian strikes over the past week.

Indonesia will ban social media for children under 16, Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid said Friday. Hafid in a statement to media said that she just signed a government regulation that will mean children under the age of 16 can no longer have accounts on high-risk digital platforms, including YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, Bigo Live and Roblox. Our children face increasingly real threats. From exposure to pornography, cyberbullying, online fraud, and most importantly addiction. The government is here so that parents no longer have to fight alone against the giant of algorithms.” Hafid said.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Friday demanded interrogation of two former advisers, alleging their involvement in “election engineering” during the 13th national parliamentary election. The demand was raised at a protest rally and procession organized by Jamaat’s Dhaka city unit in the capital. Jamaat Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar called for questioning former adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan and former national security adviser (NSA) Dr Khalilur Rahman over allegations of manipulating the election results. Parwar alleged that the 13th parliamentary election was manipulated at different stages, from vote counting to the announcement of results. After the rally, Jamaat leaders and activists brought out a procession from the north gate of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque.

A total of 30 flights were cancelled from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Friday due to the security situation in the Middle East. With the latest cancellations, the total number of cancelled flights since February 28 has reached 245.With the latest cancellations, the total number of cancelled flights since February 28 has reached 245. He said that several Middle Eastern countries—including Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and Jordan—closed their airspace on February 28 due to the security situation in the region. “As a result, we were forced to cancel flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport,” he said. With these, the total number of cancelled flights during the period stands at 245.

BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today inaugurated a training workshop at the BNP Chairman's Gulshan Office here this morning. Photo: BSSDHAKA, Mar 6, 2026 (BSS) – BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today inaugurated a training workshop at the BNP Chairman's Gulshan Office here this morning. Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) arranged the training workshop for its lawmakers ahead of the first session of the 13th National Parliament, said Prime Minister’s Additional Press Secretary Atiqur Rahman Rumon. Keeping this session in mind, BNP arranged this training workshop to prepare its MPs. Parliamentary experts, academicians and senior MPs will highlight the responsibilities and roles of MPs and cabinet members in making the parliament effective.

Bangladesh would not face any immediate fuel shortage as the government has taken fast measures, asking Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) to secure fuel from alternative sources on an urgent basis. “If fuel sources are managed efficiently, the situation would not worsen. He said Bangladesh has been importing refined fuel from Singapore, China, Malaysia and Indonesia and is planning to import energy from other alternative sources. Experts said Bangladesh can import coal for coal-fired power plants and avoid fuel, and also LNG during the crisis period. Due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, we will not have to face problems for refined fuel oil,” said BPC Director Dr AKM Azadur Rahman earlier.

JERUSALEM, March 6, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The Israeli military said on Friday it had hit a Hezbollah command centre and drone depot in a "broad-scale wave of strikes" overnight in Beirut's southern suburbs. The strikes came after the Israeli army issued an evacuation warning for the area, home to hundreds of thousands of people and a stronghold of the Iran-backed Hezbollah, sending residents fleeing in panic. "As part of the strikes, an executive council's command centre and a facility storing UAVs (drones) utilised by Hezbollah for conducting attacks against the State of Israel were struck," the Israeli military said in a statement. Overall, the Israeli army said it had carried out 26 waves of strikes in the suburbs, known as Dahiyeh, since the start of its campaign in the country this week. Lebanon's health ministry said on Thursday that 123 people had been killed and 683 wounded in the Israeli strikes across the country.

Trump demands say on Iran's next leader as Mideast war spiralsBEIRUT, Lebanon, March 6, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US President Donald Trump on Thursday insisted he have a say in picking Iran's next supreme leader, as the war triggered by the US-Israeli campaign that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reverberated throughout the Middle East and beyond. We want someone that will bring harmony and peace to Iran," Trump told the publication, threatening more war in the future if a better alternative was not found. Following fresh strikes on Iran's capital, AFPTV images showed blackened vehicles and mangled buildings, with smoke still rising from some. Israel, meanwhile, said 60 percent of Iran's missile launchers and 80 percent of its air defence systems had been destroyed. AFP reporters in Jerusalem heard explosions following warnings of incoming Iranian missile fire.

The government has set limits on how much fuel consumers can purchase from filling stations amid concerns over possible supply disruptions caused by the ongoing US–Israel conflict involving Iran. The government said measures are already in place to maintain a normal fuel supply. Under the new directive, fuel purchase limits have been set as follows:Motorcycles: up to 2 litresPrivate cars: up to 10 litresSUVs/Microbuses: 20–25 litresPickups/Local buses (diesel): 70–80 litresLong-distance trucks and buses (diesel): 200–220 litresConditions for fuel purchaseThe BPC also issued several conditions for fuel sales at filling stations. Filling stations are also required to report their fuel stock and sales information to the relevant depots before lifting additional fuel. Fuel prices in Bangladesh are determined by the government at the beginning of each month, and authorities said no decision has been taken to increase fuel prices despite the current situation.

SEOUL, March 6, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - South Korea struck a deal Friday to ship around four million barrels of oil from the United Arab Emirates, bolstering supplies as the US-Israel war on Iran upends energy markets. Iran claims it is now in control of the crucial Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf chokepoint through which a fifth of the world's crude oil flows. Heavily reliant on oil shipped through the strait, South Korea said it had dispatched tankers to secure alternative supplies of fuel. South Korea is the fourth-largest importer of crude oil in the world, according to US government figures. About 70 percent of the crude oil South Korea imports passes through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the government.

The vessel reported engine trouble and sought port entry after another Iranian vessel, IRIS Dena, was hit by a US torpedo off Sri Lanka's southern coast on Wednesday. Washington later announced it carried out the attack, which killed at least 84 Iranian sailors aboard and left 64 more missing. Thirty-two sailors were rescued by the Sri Lanka Navy and were being treated at a hospital in the southern port city of Galle. Wednesday's attack was the first military strike far outside the Middle East since the United States and Israel launched their war on Iran. Sri Lanka has remained neutral in the latest conflict.

Bangladesh head coach Peter Butler expressed pride in his players despite their 5-0 defeat to North Korea in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup on Friday, describing the match as “a real footballing lesson” for the debutants. Despite the heavy margin against three-time champions North Korea, the women in red and green had earlier earned praise for their spirited display against nine-time champions China. “We played an absolutely fantastic team today, probably one of the best, if not the best, in Asian football,” Butler said after the match. Bangladesh goalkeeper Mile Akter impressed with a number of crucial saves against both China and North Korea, drawing special praise from the coach. She has a bright future if she keeps her feet on the ground.”With North Korea assured of a place in the quarter-finals after two emphatic victories, Bangladesh will face Uzbekistan on March 9 in Perth.