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March 13, 2026
Iran's new supreme leader ordered the vital Strait of Hormuz oil shipping lane to remain closed on Thursday, while US President Donald Trump said stopping the Islamic Republic's "evil empire" was more important than crude prices.
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who was reportedly injured in an air strike, has yet to appear publicly since his nomination last Sunday as supreme leader, and his defiant message was read by a newscaster on state television.
Khamenei, whose father Ali Khamenei was killed in the first wave of US-Israeli attacks at the start of the Middle East war, called for the Strait of Hormuz to remain blocked and for Gulf countries to close their US military bases.
"The lever of blocking the Strait of Hormuz must definitely be used," Khamenei said of the waterway through which a quarter of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) usually transits.
He added that "a limited amount of " Iran's revenge for US and Israeli strikes had "taken concrete form, but until it is fully achieved, this case will remain among our priorities."
Iran launched a new wave of attacks against Gulf energy targets on Thursday that sent oil prices spiking briefly above $100 a barrel and led to a warning that the crisis could lead to "the largest supply disruption" in history.
But Trump dismissed growing concerns, writing on social media that "of far greater interest and importance to me, as President, is stopping an evil Empire, Iran, from having Nuclear Weapons, and destroying the Middle East and, indeed, the World."
Vessels attacked
Images from Bahrain on Thursday showed thick smoke rising after a strike on fuel tanks in Muharraq, with residents told to stay inside and close their windows.
Drones caused damage again at Kuwait's international airport and in downtown Dubai, while Saudi Arabia said it had intercepted drones headed towards its Shaybah oil field and its embassy district.
Shipping in and around the crucial Strait of Hormuz remains at a near-standstill,...
March 13, 2026
Police have arrested two men on charges of raping a college girl on a launch on Sunday as she was travelling from Noakhali to Dhaka. The accused are Sakib Uddin, 26, and Nuruzzaman Mithu, 32. Both of them are residents of Noakhali’s Hatia upazila.
They were arrested in the capital’s Mirpur area early Tuesday, said Moshiul Alam, inspector (investigation) of Dhaka’s Kotwali Police Station yesterday.
Mithu has already made a confessional statement before court, and Sakib is now on a five-day remand, he said.
Earlier on Monday evening, the victim’s brother filed the case with the police station, accusing the duo, said the police officer.
The girl was provided with necessary treatment, and her medical test was completed at the One-Stop Crisis Centre (OCC) at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, said the police inspector.
[Our correspondent from Noakhali contributed to this report.]...
March 13, 2026
Bangladesh Chhatra Union (Mahir Reza-Bahauddin Shuvo faction) has strongly condemned the inclusion of convicted war criminals’ names in the condolence motion during the first sitting of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad.
A press release, signed by the organisation's office secretary Meraj Khan Ador, said "notorious war criminals" including Matiur Rahman Nizami, Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mujahid, Delwar Hossain Sayeedi and Salauddin Quader Chowdhury were included in the condolence motion.
In a joint statement, Chhatra Union Central President Mahir Shahriar Reza and General Secretary Bahauddin Shuvo condemned the move, saying, “Through this, BNP has essentially repeated its old policy of aligning itself with war criminals.”
The group said this is a betrayal of the three million martyrs of the 1971 Liberation War.
They added, “Instead of paying tribute to the martyrs of the Liberation War, the names of war criminals were included in the condolence motion in parliament. After forming the government with the people’s mandate while claiming to represent pro-Liberation War forces, the BNP agreed to include the names of war criminals -- a move that amounts to a betrayal of the people.”
The leaders stressed that the Liberation War remains the most glorious chapter of the nation’s history. "If the Liberation War is demeaned, people will give an appropriate response."...
March 13, 2026
Speaker Maj (retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmad and Deputy Speaker Kayser Kamal have resigned from their posts in BNP.
Hafiz, who was a member of the BNP Standing Committee, submitted his resignation letter to BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman.
In the letter, he wrote that he voluntarily resigned from his position as a member of the BNP Standing Committee and from all posts at every level of the party to perform his duties neutrally as the speaker.
Similarly, Kayser Kamal, law affairs secretary of the BNP National Executive Committee, also submitted his resignation to the chairman, stepping down from all positions in the party....
March 13, 2026
The first day (March 12, 2026) of the 13th National Parliament was marked by several notable moments, but what stood out most were the recurring subtle, “knowing” smiles. The expressions appeared across the chamber, from President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to senior leaders on both sides of the House.
There had been talks that MPs from the Jamaat-led opposition would walk out during President Shahabuddin’s address.
As soon as the president took his seat beside the speaker, opposition MPs stood up from their seats and began protesting. The protest quickly escalated into an uproar.
The commotion paused briefly for the national anthem but resumed immediately after it ended.
From Gallery-1, reserved for journalists, Shahabuddin’s expression was clearly visible. Beneath his neatly groomed moustache appeared a faint smirk. It seemed as though he had entered the chamber fully prepared for the unfolding drama.
Whether it was merely a smile or something tinged with irony is difficult to say. Yet the expression was striking, particularly as one of the protesters against his speech had previously taken the oath of office from Shahabuddin to join the interim government’s cabinet.
Moreover, the 133 ordinances -- along with the orders related to the July Charter and the referendum that the opposition alliance is demanding be implemented -- all bear Shahabuddin’s signature.
As nearly 80 MPs from the opposition alliance continued shouting in protest, the atmosphere in the chamber grew tense. When the chief whip requested the president to begin his address, Shahabuddin calmly started his address amid the noise, maintaining a composed demeanour that suggested he had expected nothing less.
The shouting persisted for some time. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman appeared slightly concerned and was seen glancing towards LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed seated to his right.
From the gallery their conversation...
March 13, 2026
The maiden sitting of today’s parliament session saw a heated environment as opposition MPs, led by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, walked out of the parliament in protest against President Mohammed Shahabuddin delivering a speech in the House.
Led by Opposition Leader and Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman, all the opposition MPs walked out of the House chamber at around 3:41pm -- minutes after the president started delivering his speech.
Immediately after Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad’s announcement that the president would deliver a speech in the House, opposition MPs began chanting slogans against the president.
Bearing placards in their hands that read “We want democracy, not fascism” and “No compromise with July blood”, the opposition MPs stood up and chanted slogans in the House.
The speaker then repeatedly requested opposition MPs to take their seats and maintain order in the House.
At around 3:41pm, Shafiqur Rahman led the walkout.
Earlier, speaking to journalists on the parliament premises yesterday, Jamaat Nayeb-e-Ameer and Opposition Deputy Leader Syed Abdullah Mohammed Taher described President Shahabuddin as an “associate of an autocrat”.
“We believe the president has no right to deliver a speech in parliament,” Taher said.
After the president’s address, the speaker concluded today’s sitting around 4:30pm.
Opposition leaders did not return to the sitting as it was concluded.
Meanwhile, the speaker added that the session was adjourned until March 15 (Sunday) at 11:00am....
March 13, 2026
Dhaka, Bangladesh – February 2026: Starting a business in Bangladesh is becoming easier and more organized for both local and international entrepreneurs. Thanks to the guidance from
Jural Acuity, a leading commercial law firm in Dhaka, business owners now have a clear path to navigate the country’s legal requirements while staying fully compliant.
Bangladesh is quickly emerging as a vibrant hub for startups and growing businesses. But even with simpler procedures, setting up a business can feel overwhelming without proper legal
guidance. From registration to taxation and licensing, there are several key steps entrepreneurs should keep in mind.
1. Decide Your Business Structure
The first step is to choose the type of business that fits your vision. Options include:
● Limited Liability Company (Private or Public)
● Sole Proprietorship
● Partnership
Each structure comes with its own rules for management, liability, and taxation, so it’s important
to pick the one that works best for your goals.
2. Register Your Company with RJSC
Your business becomes legally recognized when registered with the Registrar of Joint Stock
Companies and Firms (RJSC). You’ll need:
● Memorandum of Association (MOA): Generally describes the purpose and objectives
of the company, as well as details about its share capital and shareholders.
● Articles of Association (AOA): Provides the bylaws that govern the internal
management and operations of the company.
● Details of Directors and Shareholders: Information such as the Tax Identification
Number (TIN) and National ID (NID) must be provided for Bangladeshi shareholders,
while foreign shareholders must provide a valid passport.
With all documents ready, registration usually takes about 20–30 working days.
3. Trade License Is Mandatory
After registration, your business must obtain a Trade License from local authorities (e.g., City
Corporation or Union Parishad). This license confirms your business can...
January 10, 2026
Police have arrested three people, including one of the alleged shooters, in connection with the murder of Swechchhasebak Dal leader Azizur Rahman Musabbir. Several teams from the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police conducted raids in Manikganj and Gazipur districts early today and made the arrests.
A senior DB official confirmed the development.
Speaking to The Daily Star on condition of anonymity, he said the arrestees include the alleged shooter, identified as Jinat, and the suspected planner, Billal.
The third person is believed to be an associate of the two, the official added.
On January 7, Azizur Rahman Musabbir was shot dead, while another man was injured, after miscreants opened fire on them on Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue near Karwan Bazar's Star Hotel.
Musabbir was the former general secretary of Dhaka City North Swechchhasebak Dal, the volunteer wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party....
January 10, 2026
The Election Commission (EC) has declared the nomination paper of Tasnim Jara, an independent candidate for Dhaka-9, valid.
The decision came today around 12:30pm following a hearing of her appeal before the commission. On January 3, nomination papers of Tasnim Jara for the Dhaka-9 constituency (Khilgaon, Sobujbagh and Mugda) have been rejected by the returning officer following scrutiny.
She filed an appeal with the EC on January 5, challenging the cancellation of her nomination papers for the 13th National Election scheduled for February 12....
January 10, 2026
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