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A Japanese startup’s third attempt to put a satellite in orbit failed on Thursday after its rocket spiraled back to Earth shortly after take-off. The company’s first launch attempt ended in spectacular failure in March 2024 when the solid-fuel rocket exploded seconds after lift-off. Companies such as Space One want to offer cheaper and more frequent space exploration opportunities than governments. Space One was founded in 2018 by businesses including Canon Electronics, IHI Aerospace, construction firm Shimizu and the government-run Development Bank of Japan. In December, however, Japan’s flagship H3 rocket failed to launch a geolocation satellite into orbit due to engine failure.

A BNP delegation has met US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs S Paul Kapur. The five-member group was led by BNP National Standing Committee Member Abdul Moyeen Khan. After the meeting, Moyeen said: “It goes without saying that the United States, which wishes Bangladesh well, has cooperated with us in various ways in the past. Asked whether there was a discussion about the agreement signed with the United States, he said: "They (the United States) discussed this issue with the government. Today, we discussed the diplomatic relations of the United States with us, and their foreign and economic relations with us."

Israel pounded Tehran with fresh strikes and Iran targeted Kurdish guerrilla groups in Iraq on Thursday as a spiraling war engulfed the Middle East. Earlier Thursday, Tehran said it had hit Iraq-based Kurdish groups, as the United States reportedly seeks to arm Iranian Kurdish guerrillas to infiltrate Iran. The strikes which killed a member of an exiled Iranian Kurdish group, according to a representative, followed a warning from Iranian officials. In the early hours of Thursday, AFP reporters in Jerusalem heard explosions following warnings of incoming Iranian missile fire, but residents were quickly cleared to leave their shelters. Thirteen people, seven of them civilians, have been killed in countries around the Gulf since the war began, including an 11-year-old girl in Kuwait.

A second Iranian warship was heading towards Sri Lanka’s territorial waters on Thursday, a day after a US submarine destroyed an Iranian frigate, killing at least 87 sailors, a minister told parliament. Media minister Nalinda Jayatissa said the second Iranian warship was just outside Sri Lankan waters, but gave no further details. Authorities in the southern port city of Galle, meanwhile, were making preparations Thursday to hand over the remains of 87 Iranian sailors killed in the torpedo attack claimed by the US military. Navy spokesman Buddhika Sampath told AFP that Sri Lankan navy vessels were continuing their search for missing Iranian sailors. Sri Lanka has remained neutral and has repeatedly urged dialogue to resolve the conflict in the Middle East.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday switched off half the lights at his Secretariat office and lowered the air-conditioner use, urging all government offices and institutions to be more frugal in electricity use. “The prime minister reached his office at around 9:10am. Rumon also said the prime minister asked officials to switch off half the lights and lower the air-conditioning level when he entered the Cabinet meeting room. 1 of Secretariat which houses several departments under the Prime Minister as well as the Cabinet Division. Following the prime minister’s initiative, lights were immediately reduced and air-conditioner settings lowered in other rooms of his office.

It put New Zealand into their first Men's T20 World Cup final since 2021 and has them well placed for a maiden title according to Allen. "To get one over them (South Africa) is a huge confidence booster for us going into Sunday," Allen said after the nine-wicket triumph. "For us, we just look to take the positives out of this game and get a flight to Ahmedabad tomorrow and start again." "I think we're happy with anyone I think - as a team I back us," Allen noted. But yeah, I think either way, I think hopefully we get up for Sunday, as it will be a spectacle."

The Bangladesh Film Archive, in collaboration with content-based creative platform Lekhalikhi, organized a day-long workshop titled “Pitch Your Film” on Wednesday. The program was attended by Director General M Javed Iqbal, Director Mohammad Kamruzzaman Bhuiyan, and Project Director Ali Sarker of the Bangladesh Film Archive. Annie Islam described the workshop on film pitching as a timely initiative and emphasized the importance of organizing more such programs for the advancement of the film sector. It is noteworthy that the Bangladesh Film Archive is a key national institution dedicated to the collection, preservation, and research of films and film-related materials, thereby safeguarding the history, heritage, and culture of cinema in Bangladesh. The authorities expressed hope that Bangladesh Film Archive and Lekhalikhi will continue to collaborate on more creative initiatives in the future to further strengthen the film ecosystem of the country.

A record ton by Finn Allen powered New Zealand past South Africa and into the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. After restricting South Africa to 169/8, the Black Caps raced to 173/1 in 12.5 overs to complete a dominant nine-wicket win. And the gamble paid off immediately as he dismissed left-handers Quinton De Kock and Ryan Rickelton off successive deliveries to peg South Africa back to 12/2. Once reeling at 77/5, Tristan Stubbs and Marco Jansen dragged South Africa back on track with a 73-run partnership off 48 balls. The water-tight New Zealand bowling line-up kept South Africa in check almost through the innings, save the late charge by Jansen.

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At least two people have died in Jamalpur’s Melandah as two motorcycles collided head-on while returning home from a wedding party. The accident occurred around 2:00 am on Thursday in the Miarpara area of Melandah municipality, said Melandah Police Station chief (OC) Obaidur Rahman. Another motorcyclist named Sayem, 22, was injured in the accident and received treatment in the hospital. Locals rescued Kajal and took him to Melandah Hospital, where doctors sent him to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital. Officer Obaidur said police recovered the body along with two bikes from the scene that night and brought them to the police station.

File PhotoDHAKA, March 5, 2026 (BSS) - The government has taken an initiative to launch 'Women Bus Service' to ensure safe and comfortable movement for women in the country. As per the Prime Minister's directives, Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) has taken the initiative to launch the special bus service for women, said a notification issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting today. BRTC has already started the necessary preparations to implement the Prime Minister's directives. This bus service will be completely operated by women, while the drivers, conductors and helpers of the buses will be women, the notification said.

Reading time: about 4 minutesPresident Michael Kotlikoff fielded questions regarding Resilient Cornell, University restructuring efforts, fiscal policy and artificial intelligence in an Employee Assembly meeting Wednesday afternoon. During the meeting, Kotlikoff responded to questions from E.A. Kotlikoff began his remarks by acknowledging that these are “challenging times for all of us.”Most of the questions that Kotlikoff answered regarded the University’s financial challenges and plans to address them. Kotlikoff responded to a question raised by Michael Boggs, E.A. However, the University is intending to limit debt on “any of the normal things that we require debt for,” Kotlikoff said.

Space One, hoping to become the first private Japanese firm to put a satellite in space, said that what went wrong was "under investigation". The company's first launch attempt ended in spectacular failure in March 2024 when the solid-fuel rocket exploded seconds after lift-off. - Moon landing -Companies such as Space One want to offer cheaper and more frequent space exploration opportunities than governments. Space One was founded in 2018 by businesses including Canon Electronics, IHI Aerospace, construction firm Shimizu and the government-run Development Bank of Japan. In December, however, Japan's flagship H3 rocket failed to launch a geolocation satellite into orbit due to engine failure.

UN says 100,000 fled Tehran in first two days of warGENEVA, March 4, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The United Nations on Wednesday said an estimated 100,000 people fled Tehran in the first two days of the US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28 and March 1. "In Iran, an estimated 100,000 people left Tehran in the first two days following the attacks," UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, said in a situation report. "Latest reports indicate no increase in cross-border movements linked to recent events. The situation at the Islam Qala border crossing with Afghanistan remains stable with no significant changes observed," it said. Sparked by a massive US-Israeli attack that killed supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the war has seen Iran lash out with missile and drone strikes from Israel across the Gulf.