Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Bangladesh Alexander Grigoryevich Khozin met with State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the capital today. Photo: MoFADHAKA, March 15, 2026 (BSS): State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam today sought Russia’s support for Bangladesh’s candidature for the Presidency of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) for the 2026–2027 term. During the meeting, the Russian envoy congratulated Shama Obaed Islam on assuming office as the State Minister for Foreign Affairs and expressed confidence that the longstanding relations between Bangladesh and Russia would continue to grow stronger. The Russian ambassador reaffirmed Moscow’s commitment to enhancing bilateral relations and appreciated Bangladesh’s continued constructive engagement with Russia. Both sides expressed satisfaction over the steady progress of bilateral relations and reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the longstanding and mutually beneficial partnership between the two friendly countries.

Crews responded to reports of a possible structure fire around 6:35 p.m. on the 1300 block of North Monroe Drive near the vacant Hospitality Homes building, police said. “While Xenia Police Division units were responding to the scene, another caller called into Central Communications and stated that they saw several juveniles running towards Shawnee Park and overheard the juveniles talking about a fire,” police said. Multiple units responded to the area of Shawnee Park, and after speaking with multiple juveniles, four were identified as the suspects who started the fire. “During the interviews, all of the juveniles admitted to breaking into the building and several of the juveniles admitted to starting the fire,” police said. A search revealed a video that appeared to be taken by the juveniles had been detained by police.

RAMALLAH, Palestinian Territories, March 15, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Israeli forces shot dead four members of a Palestinian family, including two children, in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian health ministry reported, while Israel said troops opened fire over a perceived safety threat. "As a result, four Palestinians who were in the vehicle were killed," it said, adding that the incident was under review. Violence in the West Bank, which Israel has occupied since 1967, has risen sharply since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel triggered the Gaza war. Official Israeli figures say that 45 Israelis, including both soldiers and civilians, have been killed in Palestinian attacks or during Israeli military operations. In addition to roughly three million Palestinians, more than 500,000 Israelis live in settlements and outposts in the West Bank, which are illegal under international law.

The decision was taken at a special coordination meeting held at the conference room of the Bridge Division today. The meeting was chaired by the Secretary of the Bridge Division and Executive Director of the Bangladesh Bridge Authority Mohammad Abdur Rouf. In his address, the Bridge Division Secretary said the government has undertaken various initiatives to modernize the country’s communication system. The Bridge Division Secretary said ensuring comfortable journeys for people travelling home during Eid is a top government priority. He expressed hope that coordinated efforts by all stakeholders would help ensure congestion-free and comfortable travel on the Padma, Jamuna and Muktarpur bridges during the Eid holidays.

They are IM Manon Reja Neer, FIDE Master (FM) Mohammad Javed and FM Md. They are Golam Mostafa Bhuiyan, Hrishin Talukder, Jabed Al Azad, Candidate Master Md. Shariat Ullah, Jabed Al Azad split point with Tahmidul Haque, FM Md. Rabiul Hossain defeated FM Syed Mahfuzur Rahman, Golam Mostafa Bhuiyan defeated WCM Walijah Ahmed, Hrishin Talukder defeated WCM Kazi Zarin Tasnim, CM Md. Tipu Sultan, Saurabh Choubey defeated Kazi Saiyf, CM Sohel Chowdhury drew with Afnan Zarif Haque, Delwar Hossain defeated Md.

DHAKA, Mar 15, 2026 (BSS) - Opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim struck his maiden century as Bangladesh compiled a hefty 290-5 in the series-deciding third ODI against Pakistan at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today. Tanzid hammered run-a-ball-107 with six fours and seven sixes to lead the charge after Pakistan asked Bangladesh to bat first in a match which will decide the series. The series is locked at 1-1 after Bangladesh won the first ODI by eight wickets while Pakistan crushed Bangladesh in the second match by 128 runs on DLS method. Tanzid and Saif Hasan shared 105 runs in the opening stand with Saif making 36. However, Tanzid kept up the rhythm in the middle overs, ensuring Bangladesh would be on course of a big total.

All Restrictions on Fuel Sales Withdrawn Staff Correspondent, Dhaka (Sunday, March 15, 2026)All restrictions on the sale of fuel to consumers and supply at filling stations have been withdrawn. Until further notice, diesel, petrol and octane can be supplied and sold normally according to demand at all filling stations across the country. The State Minister said that all restrictions related to fuel distribution have been lifted. On March 6, the government imposed limits on fuel sales across the country. After the limits were introduced, a significant fuel shortage emerged, with long queues forming at filling stations.

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York Suburban takes Peters Township to OT in state quarterfinalsMarch 15, 2026, 2:57 p.m. in a PIAA Class 5A quarterfinal at Pitt-Johnstown on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Shelly Stallsmith/York Daily RecordYork Suburban coach Jess Weaver greets Peters Township's Alina Sopko before their PIAA Class 5A quarterfinal at Pitt-Johnstown on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Shelly Stallsmith/York Daily RecordYork Suburban's Kadence Wert is introduced as a starter against Peters Township in a PIAA Class 5A quarterfinal at Pitt-Johnstown on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Shelly Stallsmith/York Daily Record

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With the win, Bangladesh clinched the three-match series 2-1. The hosts won the first ODI by eight wickets before Pakistan levelled the series with a 128-run victory in the second match via the DLS method. His knock kept Pakistan in the contest until Taskin Ahmed removed him to finish with impressive figures of 4-49 in 10 overs. He became the third batter dismissed when left-arm spinner Abrar Ahmed removed him. Haris Rauf was the standout bowler for Pakistan with 3-52 while Shaheen Afridi and Abrar Ahmed took one wicket apiece.

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The United Arab Emirates reported a new missile attack Sunday morning, a day after Iran called for the evacuation of three major UAE ports, threatening for the first time a neighboring country’s non-U.S. assets . Here is the latest:Israel says Iran has launched more missilesThe Israeli military says Iran has launched a new barrage of missiles toward Israel. Tehran usually uses “the enemy” as a reference to the United States and Israel. UAE reports missile attackThe United Arab Emirates reported a missile attack Sunday morning. Sirens sound in Tel AvivIsrael’s military said early Sunday that Iran launched another round of missiles toward Israel.

AKM Shahidur Rahman, who assumed leadership of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) following the 2024 mass uprising, has officially stepped down upon the completion of his contractual tenure. He was given a farewell at Bangladesh Police Headquarters on Sunday before receiving a final send-off from RAB, his last workplace. While the government has yet to name a permanent successor, Col Iftekhar Ahmed, RAB's additional director general (operations), has been appointed as the acting director general. Wing Commander MZM Intekhab Chowdhury, director of RAB's media wing, confirmed the departure. As his regular service neared retirement, the interim government granted him a one-year contract, which was later extended by another six months last year.