Photo: CollectedDHAKA, Mar 16, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves stood at $34.22 billion, according to the latest data released by the Bangladesh Bank (BB) today. Under the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) BPM-6 accounting method, the reserves stood at $29.53 billion, it added.

RICHARDSON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 16, 2026--AdvoCare International, LLC , a leading health and wellness company, is doubling the Daily Greens excitement with a special St. Patrick’s Day offer: buy one, get one 50 percent off on its newly launched formula. For a limited time when customers purchase a 20-serving canister of Daily Greens Berry Lemonade, they will receive a 20-serving canister of Daily Greens Chocolate for half price. It is a convenient and affordable way to support daily energy, gut health, immune support and overall vitality. “AdvoCare Daily Greens makes it easier than ever to build a healthy daily habit,” said Christina Helwig, CEO of AdvoCare. AdvoCare International, LLC:AdvoCare International, LLC is making pursuing wellness easy and accessible.

PM offers ziarat at graves of grandparents in DinajpurPrime Minister Tarique Rahman today offered ziarat at the graves of his grandparents and aunt at Sheikh Farid Model Graveyard in Dinajpur. Photo: Video screenshotDINAJPUR, March 16, 2026 (BSS) - Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today offered ziarat at the graves of his grandparents and aunt at Sheikh Farid Model Graveyard in the district town. The prime minister offered the ziarat at graves of his grandfather Md Iskander Majumder, grandmother Taiba Majumder and aunt Khurshid Jahan Haque (Chocolate) and close relatives here. During the ziarat, Tarique Rahman recited Fateha and offered prayers, seeking eternal peace and forgiveness for their departed souls. Zahid Hossain along with leaders of Dinajpur district BNP and its associate bodies were present on the occasion.

Water buyers in the five-county Lower Arkansas region covered by the draft bill wouldn’t be able to take all the water right away. A slide presented by the Lower Arkansas Valley Water Conservation District when promoting a possible 2026 legislature bill demanding city water buyers revegetate land they dry up. The backbone of our economy in the Lower Arkansas Valley is irrigated agriculture, and everything ultimately links back to that and its success. Those Lower Arkansas counties are Pueblo, Otero, Bent, Crowley and Prowers. Current state law merely calls for the parties in a buy and dry to make “reasonable” efforts to take care of the dried land, Goble said.

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One big advantage for districts in tackling affordable housing shortages: many already own land where they could develop employee housing. Jared Polis has indicated to the federal government that Colorado will opt into the program, which the Trump administration designed to benefit public and private school students. Opponents say they fear the federal program could set up a voucher program in Colorado, in which public funds follow students to private schools, including schools with a religious affiliation. Colorado’s participation in the federal program is not a guarantee. Colorado allocates about $18.3 million in state funding to CMAS each year on top of about $2.2 million in federal funding.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam inaugurated canal excavation work in Faridpur. Photo : BSSDHAKA, March 16 (BSS) - State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam today inaugurated canal excavation work in Faridpur as part of the government's nationwide programme for the excavation and re-excavation of rivers, canals and water bodies. The excavation work will be carried out from Bolerbag to Sonakhola Bridge in Manikdah Union of Bhanga Upazila, aimed at improving water flow, enhancing irrigation facilities and restoring natural waterways in the area. The nationwide programme seeks to revive rivers, canals and other water bodies to strengthen water management, boost agricultural productivity and reduce waterlogging in different parts of the country.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman addressed a civic gathering and iftar mahfil at Dinajpur Circuit House ground this evening as the chief guest. Photo: PMODINAJPUR, March 16, 2026 (BSS) – Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today said the government will take initiatives to establish agro-processing industries in the Dinajpur region to utilize its agricultural potential, strengthen the local economy and create employment opportunities. Tarique Rahman said Dinajpur holds special emotional value for him, recalling memories linked to his maternal grandparents’ home in the district. People from various professions and social groups of Dinajpur district attended the civic gathering and iftar event. Dinajpur district BNP President Advocate Mofazzal Hossain Dulal presided over the function while General Secretary Bakhtiar Ahmed Kachi conducted it.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed participated as a panel speaker in two high-level sessions at the Global Fraud Summit 2026 in Vienna. Photo: MinistryDHAKA, March 16, 2026 (BSS) - Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has drawn significant attention at the ‘Global Fraud Summit 2026’, where he is participating as a panel speaker in two high-level sessions, according to a ministry press release. The two-day summit, taking place on March 16–17 in Vienna, is jointly organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the INTERPOL at the Vienna International Centre. During the summit, the Bangladesh Home Minister is expected to highlight the nature of fraud and scam activities in Bangladesh and outline the government’s initiatives to prevent and manage such crimes. Global leaders and distinguished participants are showing keen interest in Bangladesh’s experience and strategies, while emphasizing a shared international commitment to strengthen cooperation against fraud.

Rasheda K Choudhury, executive director of the Campaign for Popular Education (CAMPE), has advised the government to run a “reality check” before withdrawing the school admission lottery. But before doing so, we urge them to look closely at the ground-level reality,” Rasheda said. It exists for the prestigious schools, not in the villages. The education ministry, however, proceeded to abolish the lottery system later that afternoon. Rasheda argued that the lottery system acted as a gateway for the less fortunate.

A Supreme Court lawyer has served a legal notice to the government seeking legal protection, rehabilitation, and financial assistance for the victims of the 1990 and 2024 mass uprisings. Advocate Ilias Ali Mandal sent the notice on Monday to the cabinet secretary, prime minister's principal secretary, law secretary and parliamentary secretariat secretary. The notice also demanded proper rehabilitation, financial assistance, and social security for the families of the dead and the injured. Advocate Ilias urged the authorities to conduct proper investigations to bring those responsible for the casualties to justice. The lawyer warned that if the authorities fail to take “prompt, visible and effective” steps on the matter, he would file a writ petition with the High Court Division of the Supreme Court and pursue further legal action.

KHOST, Afghanistan, March 16, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Three children and a woman were killed by Pakistani shelling in eastern Afghanistan overnight between Sunday and Monday, Afghan officials said. In total, 18 civilians have been killed in Afghanistan in the past week as a result of cross-border clashes between the two sides, according to the Afghan authorities. Pakistani mortar shelling killed two children on Sunday night in the Afghan Dubai area of Khost, the governor's office said in a statement. Immediate independent verification of deaths and injuries is difficult to obtain in both Afghanistan and Pakistan, given the hard-to-reach locations. The Afghan Taliban authorities deny the charge.

WASHINGTON, United States, March 16, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - An Afghan man died in a Texas hospital less than a day after being taken into Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody, the agency said on Sunday, prompting calls for an investigation. After multiple lifesaving efforts were attempted, he was declared deceased at 9:10 am," ICE said in a statement. ICE said Paktyawal entered the United States in August 2021 and that the duration of his parole expired in August 2025. Hundreds of thousands of Afghans worked for foreign forces and embassies and joined US-funded NGOs throughout the 20-year foreign presence. More than 190,000 Afghans have been resettled to the United States since the Taliban takeover, according to the US State Department.

A growing care model is combining AI conversation, daily check-ins and senior living support to help older adults feel safer, less isolated and better supportedCA, UNITED STATES, March 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — A more connected approach to senior care is beginning to take shape across home settings and senior living communities. At the same time, practical daily living support remains essential. Solutions such as JoyCalls are helping reimagine how AI companionship and check-ins can support older adults through conversation, consistency, and emotional presence. This is why the combination of AI companionship and daily living support is becoming more relevant in senior care. By bringing AI companionship and daily living support together, this approach offers a practical path forward for seniors, families, and care providers seeking care that is more coordinated, responsive, and supportive.

Christopher Sichalwe rose from porter to partner, co-building Follow Alice Kilimanjaro, empowering local communities and creating unforgettable treks. Since the mid-2000s, several operators have created clear staff progression routes, allowing porters to advance to assistant guide, lead guide, and operational leadership positions. Compliance with frameworks such as the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP) has become a benchmark for responsible operations, ensuring porter welfare and industry accountability. “Working closely with trained local staff allows operators to maintain safe and collaborative expedition models,” stated Reto Bolliger, co-founder of a boutique trekking operator active on Kilimanjaro. The professionalisation trend in Kilimanjaro trekking is credited with raising overall safety standards while supporting sustainable employment in surrounding communities.