Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury -Photo: CollectedMAGURA, Feb 28, 2026 (BSS) - Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury today warned government officials in Magura that negligence in duty, corruption and inefficiency would not be tolerated under any circumstances. "The officials are free to discharge their responsibilities independently in their respective offices. But if negligence is proven, they will have to resign," he said while addressing a meeting of government officials at Shalikha Upazila. Sustainable development would not be possible unless corruption and irregularities are eradicated from society, he added, urging officials to perform their duties with honesty and dedication. The meeting was presided over by Shalikha Upazila Nirbahi Officer Mohammad Bin Amin and attended by officials of different government departments.

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TEHRAN, Feb 28, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Several explosions were heard in a number of cities in Iran on Saturday, in the wake of blasts that hit the capitalTehran, the Fars news agency said. The latest detonations were heard in the central city of Isfahan, the holy city of Qom, Karaj, as well as Kermanshah in the country's west, the newsagency said.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Saturday ordered investigators to submit a chargesheet within two months over an arson attack on the offices of two of the country’s leading newspapers Prothom Alo and The Daily Star. Salahuddin Ahmed made the directive after visiting an art exhibition titled ‘Alo’, organised around the fire-damaged building of Prothom Alo in the capital’s Karwan Bazar area. “The responsibility of investigation lies with us, while the responsibility of delivering justice lies with the judiciary. We have directed the investigation agencies and law enforcement forces to complete a fair investigation and submit the chargesheet within the next two months,” he said. Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman, Prime Minister’s Policy and Strategy Adviser Zahed Ur Rahman, and Prothom Alo Editor and Publisher Matiur Rahman were present during the visit.

It may have taken some time to find the right balance, but India appear to have finally locked in their best batting mix at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. "Sanju got going soon after Abhishek absolutely smashed it, and that's something that we are so used to seeing. "Yes, a bit of a blip at the start of the World Cup, but when he comes good, India is always cruising to a fantastic scope." "We both complement each other really well, so very happy we could actually give India a great start today." "I always say that whatever team needs, I'm up for it," Varma said when asked about his preferred batting position.

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Home Minister and BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed on Saturday called upon all political parties, including the National Citizen Party (NCP) to remain united in the greater interest of the nation despite differences of opinion and make parliament the main forum for discussion. Emphasizing democratic values, Salahuddin said constructive dialogue in parliament is essential for strengthening institutions and ensuring national progress. The Home Minister said they will collectively do the politics for shaping the present and future with not sticking only in the past. He advised the NCP to accept ups and downs in politics to survive in the long run, reminding them there are many political parties which now remained only on signboards. The Home Adviser said politics is not a static matter, adding, “Everyone has to adjust with the time passage.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday called on political parties to take a pledge to work toward changing the fate of the people of Bangladesh. “Let us take a pledge at this iftar gathering that our future actions will be aimed at changing the fate of the people of this country,” he said while addressing an iftar mahfil hosted by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center. He added that the people of the country are now looking at political parties with great hope and expectation. “Let us pray to Almighty Allah to grant us the ability to work to improve the lives of the people of this country,” Tarique said. The prime minister also thanked Jamaat-e-Islami leaders for inviting him to the iftar program.

US embassy in Bahrain to close due to 'ongoing missile strikes'MANAMA, Feb 28, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The US embassy in Bahrain said it will close on Sunday after Iranian missiles targeted Manama, as Tehran launched broad retaliatory strikes in the Gulf following American and Israeli attacks. "In light of ongoing missile strikes against Bahrain on February 28, the US Embassy in Bahrain will be closed on Sunday, March 1, 2026," the embassy said in a statement on X. "We have cancelled all regular and emergency consular appointments for Sunday, March 1, 2026. We will communicate when the embassy returns to normal operations," it added.

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Feb 28, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Saturday that his country refused to be dragged into war, after Israel and the United States launched strikes against Iran. Authorities fear the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah could become involved in the conflict, which saw the US and Israel bomb Iran on Saturday and Tehran respond with missile attacks. Just before the operation began, Israel announced it was carrying out strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in south Lebanon. Hezbollah leader Qassem has previously said that his group is in a "defensive position", but it would consider itself "targeted" by any US attack on Iran. During the 12-day war between Israel and Iran last June, which the US ultimately joined, Hezbollah did not intervene.

Two killed in strikes on Iraq base, pro-Iran group threatens USBAGHDAD, Feb 28, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Two people were killed Saturday in air strikes on an Iraqi military base housing the powerful pro-Iran group Kataeb Hezbollah, which has threatened the US with an imminent response. But the largest contingent on the base is made up of members of Kataeb Hezbollah. A source from Kataeb Hezbollah told AFP that "there are two martyrs from Kataeb... in the aggression on the Jurf al-Nasr base". Kataeb Hezbollah warned in a statement "we will soon begin attacking American bases in response to their aggression." Several explosions were heard earlier near the US consulate in Erbil in northern Iraq, AFP journalists said.

The son of Iran’s last shah voiced confidence Saturday in victory against the Islamic Republic after the United States and Israel launched an attack. Reza Pahlavi released a video message online shortly after the strikes, suggesting coordination after he repeatedly urged President Donald Trump to intervene. “We are very close to final victory. “In these sensitive hours and days, more than ever we must stay focused on our ultimate goal: reclaiming Iran,” he said. “I ask you to remain in your homes for now and preserve your safety and security.