Photo : CollectedDHAKA, March 16, 2026 (BSS)-Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim expressedhis ambition to hit more than 20 centuries in ODI cricket after achieving along-awaited personal milestone against Pakistan. Tanzid's coach, Hannan Sarkar, had previously suggested the batter has thepotential to score at least 20 ODI centuries. I hope I can hit more than 20 centuries." He broke the record for themost sixes by a Bangladesh batter in an ODI innings at Sher-e-Bangla Stadiumand hit the most sixes by a Bangladeshi in an ODI against Pakistan. Bangladesh ODI captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz praised Tanzid's innings,highlighting its importance to the team's performance.

The number of Rohingya refugees sheltered in Cox’s Bazar has increased by nearly 179,000 over the past year, driven by both fresh influxes from Myanmar and newborns within the camps, according to the latest data from the UN refugee agency. A report from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) released on Monday shows that the total refugee population in the district reached 1,184,864 as of Feb 28. This is a significant jump from the 1,006,107 refugees recorded exactly one year ago, marking an increase of 178,757 people.

Dhaka police have filed a case against 700 unnamed individuals over a violent “mob” attack on an Uttara shopping mall, reportedly triggered by a rumour that a rickshaw driver had been killed. Uttara Paschim Police chief Kazi Rafiq Ahmed confirmed the filing of the case on Monday. A mob was created specifically to loot goods from the shopping mall," he said. The violence erupted late Sunday night at the Uttara Square Shopping Mall in Sector 11. He reiterated that the claim of a driver being beaten and detained inside the mall was "entirely a rumour".

Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam inaugurated the re-excavation, beautification, and environmental conservation works of the Gacha Canal in Gazipur today. Photo: PIDGAZIPUR, March 16, 2026 (BSS) - Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam, MP, today inaugurated the re-excavation, beautification and environmental conservation works of the Gacha canal here in the district. Speaking on the occasion, the minister said canal re-excavation is very important for environmental protection and agricultural development of the country. Fakir Mahbub Anam also urged industries to install Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP) to ensure proper waste management. He urged people to remain aware to protect canals and the environment.

Photo: CollectedDHAKA, March 16, 2026 (BSS)-Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz hasexplained the team management's decision to leave Soumya Sarkar out of therecent ODI series against Pakistan, despite the batter's strong performancein the previous series against West Indies. Bangladesh therefore opted to open with Saif Hasan alongside the in-formTanzid Hasan Tamim. Although Saif Hasan scored just 4 and 12 in the first two matches, the teammanagement chose to persist with him rather than bring Soumya back. Saif'sconfidence might have deterred, and if Soumya had failed as well, it couldhave been difficult for him too," Miraz explained. Following the 2-1 ODI series victory against Pakistan, Bangladesh areexpected to move up to 9th place from 10th in the ICC ODI rankings.

DHAKA, March 15, 2026 (BSS)-The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announcedthe itinerary for the Sri Lanka Women's tour here today. Sri Lanka Women's team is set to arrive in Bangladesh on April 17 for awhite-ball tour, consisting three ODIs and as many T20 Internationals. Rajshahi Divisional Stadium will host three ODIs on April 20, 22 and 25respectively. The T20 International series will be held in Sylhet International CricketStadium on April 28, 30 and May 2. The Lankan Women's team will leave Bangladesh on May 3.

DHAKA, March 16, 2026 (BSS)-The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announcedtoday that Dhaka and Chattogram will host New Zealand white ball tour inBangladesh in April. New Zealand are set to arrive in Bangladesh on April 13 for a white ball tourconsisting three ODIs and as many T20 Internationals. The tour will start with the ODI leg with first and second ODI scheduled atSher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on April 17 and 20. The teams will travel to Chattogram on April 21 after the first two ODIs. The teams will then travel back to Dhaka on April 30 to play the tour-endingthird T20 International on May 2 at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.

Canal water flow must be ensured, public money cannot be looted: SwapanInformation Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan today inaugurated the two-kilometre long re-excavation work of Kutubpur Swanirbhar Canal in Nalchira Union of Gournadi Upazila in Barisal. Photo : BSSBARISHAL, Mar 16, 2026 (BSS) - Information Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan today said that canal excavation projects cannot be carried out for earning money by contractors and engineers, but water flow in canals must be ensured. Contractors and engineers must ensure that canal water is used on agricultural land. Locals will monitor whether there is water flow in the canals,” he said. The minister said this while inaugurating the two-kilometre long re-excavation work of Kutubpur Swanirbhar Canal in Nalchira Union of Gournadi Upazila in the district.

40 arrested in special operations across three police stations in DhakaFile PhotoDHAKA, March 16, 2026 (BSS) - The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested atotal of 40 individuals in special operations conducted in areas underJatrabari, Shyampur, and Rupnagar police stations to curb crime and maintainlaw and order in the capital. Majnu Mia (40), Md. In a separate drive, Rupnagar Police Station arrested 11 people on Mondayfrom different areas under its jurisdiction for their alleged involvement incriminal activities. Police officials said the arrested individuals have been sent to theconcerned court. The DMP has vowed that such special operations will continue regularly tomaintain law and order in the capital.

WASHINGTON, United States, March 16, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US President Donald Trump said Sunday that Cuba hopes to make a "deal" that could happen "pretty quickly," after months of mounting pressure by Washington as it pushes to topple the island's communist authorities. "Cuba also wants to make a deal, and I think we will pretty soon either make a deal or do whatever we have to do," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. "So we're talking to Cuba, but we're going to do Iran before Cuba...So I think something will happen with Cuba pretty quickly," he said. Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel confirmed Friday that his government had held talks over "bilateral differences" with the United States, though without any details about the nature of the discussions. In January, Trump placed the impoverished island under a US oil blockade, strangling its fuel supply over what he called the "extraordinary threat" posed by Cuba to the United States, on top of a decades-long economic embargo by Washington.

Jatiya Eidgah. File PhotoDHAKA, March 16, 2026 (BSS) - Dhaka South City Corporation AdministratorAbdus Salam said all preparations have been completed at the Jatiya Eidgah onthe Supreme Court premises to hold the capital's main Eid-ul-Fitrcongregation at 8:30am on Eid day. "All preparations have been completed at the Jatiya Eidgah for offering Eid-ul-Fitr prayers. Abdus Salam said the Prime Minister's participation in the Eid congregationat the Jatiya Eidgah this year is a matter of joy for the citizens of Dhaka. Concerned officials of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) were presentduring the inspection of the overall preparations at the Jatiya Eidgah.

1,500 bighas of land to come under cultivation through Champatali canal excavation: MuktadirCommerce, Industries and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir. File PhotoSYLHET, March 16, 2026 (BSS) – Commerce, Industries and Textiles & Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir today said the re-excavation of the Champatali canal will bring approximately 1,500 bighas of land under new cultivation by addressing irrigation shortages during the dry season. “The canal would serve as a reservoir for excess water during the monsoon to help control floods. Additionally, various species of tree saplings will be planted along both banks of the canal,” he said. The minister made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at the inaugural session of the canal re-excavation programme in Osmaninagar upazila, Sylhet, said a press release.

After inspected Mohakhali Bus Terminal by Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam interacted with journalists. Photo : BSSDHAKA, March 16, 2026 (BSS) - Road Transport and Bridges and ShippingMinister Shaikh Rabiul Alam today warned that unfit vehicles would not beallowed to ply on roads. The road transport minister said the surveillance team is monitoring theissue of unfit vehicles by going to the garages and all relevant agencies andthe highway police are active too. Noting that the passenger pressure would increase from this afternoon, Rabiulsaid since tomorrow (Tuesday) is a public holiday, the passenger pressure mayincrease in the afternoon or evening. Regarding the Mohakhali Bus Terminal, the minister further said due tolimited space at the bus terminal, it is not possible to park all the busestogether.

Photo : PIDKAHAROLE, Dinajpur, March 16, 2026 (BSS) - Highlighting various government initiatives involving the country's commoners, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today said his party's political vision is to change the people's fortune. Tarique Rahman formally launched the initiative by cutting soil with a spade at 12:27pm. Later, the Prime minister planted a sapling of a tree on the bank of the Sahapara Canal. We must remain alert against those who want to create instability in the country," the Prime Minister said. The Prime Minister announced that the government is also planning to promote agriculture-based industries in the northern region.

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury today inaugurated Bamansundar canal re-excavation project in Mirsarai Upazila of Chattogram. The minister made the remarks while inaugurating Bamansundar canal re-excavation project in Mirsarai Upazila of Chattogram. Amir Khasru stated that a target has been set to complete 1,200 kilometers of canal excavation within the next six months. Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury today said the implementation of canal excavation projects will have a massive positive impact on the country's agriculture, environment and rural economy. The minister made the remarks while inaugurating the Bamansundar canal re-excavation project in Mirsarai upazila of Chattogram.