Reading time: about 6 minutesLast year, I wrote an article about my choice to disaffiliate from my sorority following what I felt was an inherent link between Greek Life and sexual assault on Cornell’s campus. The survey is conducted by the Sexual Harassment and Assault — Response and Education (SHARE) Office. I am not naive enough to believe that eliminating Greek Life from Cornell’s campus will prevent the 20% of sexual assault cases that happen in fraternity houses. However, with such a strong link to sexual assault cases, allowing their continuance is a mistake. Rachel Dunifon, the co-chair of the Presidential Task Force on Campus Sexual Assault, declined a request for an interview on the 2025 SARM Survey results.

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Banglalink is participating in Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona, joining global industry leaders to showcase Bangladesh’s advancing digital landscape and explore the next phase of AI-powered digital transformation. This year’s theme, “The IQ Era,” underscores how artificial intelligence is redefining network intelligence, digital platforms, and embedded financial services. By leveraging AI-powered digital solutions, Veon integrates financial services, healthcare, education, entertainment, and mobility into seamless daily digital experiences that simplify lives and expand opportunity.”Johan Buse, chief executive officer of Banglalink, said the AI era marks a pivotal moment for Bangladesh’s digital journey. For Bangladesh, the convergence of AI, connectivity, and digital platforms presents a significant opportunity. It is also expanding digital financial and lifestyle platforms as part of its evolution into an integrated digital services provider.

The government has appointed new secretaries to four key ministries and divisions as part of a major reshuffle in the country’s administrative structure. Separate notifications in this regard were issued by the Ministry of Public Administration on Tuesday night. According to the notifications, the appointed officials will serve in their respective posts on a contractual basis for one year from the date of joining. The notifications stated that their appointments have been made on the condition that they sever all ties with any other profession, business, or employment with government, semi-government, private institutions or organisations before joining their new posts. Other terms and conditions of their appointments will be determined through separate contractual agreements, and the notifications will be added.

A Jamalpur court on Tuesday convicted a man and his parents on charges of torturing his wife over dowry demands, sentencing them to various terms in prison. According to the prosecution, Sohel married Mst Fahima Khatun, 21, daughter of Md Fazlul Haque, from Kolakanda village in the same upazila on November 22, 2019. After 15 days, Fahima's father, Fazlul Haque, learned of the abuse and immediately rescued his injured daughter from her in-laws' house. The court sentenced Md Sohel Miah to two years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) and imposed a fine of Tk 20,000. The public prosecutor, Advocate Md Fazlul Haque, confirmed the verdict, ensuring that justice had been served for the victim.

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An elderly woman has been killed during a robbery in a house in Dhaka's Uttara.Police have taken one of the tenants in the building in custody for questioning.The incident took place between 8pm and 9pm on Monday during Taraweeh prayers at a house on Road No. 4, Block E, Sector 15 in Uttara, Turag Police Station chief (OC) Rafiqul Islam said.He told bdnews24.com that the 66-year-old woman, Rejina Momtaz, lived on the second floor of the house with her husband Mahe Alam. The building belongs to the couple.OC Rafiqul said, "Mahe Alam went to offer Taraweeh prayers. Taking that opportunity, miscreants entered the house, found the elderly woman alone, taped her mouth shut and looted valuables. She then called her husband, and they went up to the second floor and stood in front of the building owner's door.

Dhaka Wasa has increased the price of water sold through its Water ATM booths to Tk1 per litre from Tk0.80, effective from Sunday, March 1 — a 25% hike in under two years. Currently, 302 Water ATM booths operate across Dhaka under a partnership between Wasa and US-based non-profit Drinkwell. The Water ATM initiative began in May 2017 in Mugda, targeting low-income communities lacking reliable access to safe drinking water. For a family consuming 15 litres of drinking water daily, monthly expenditure now stands at around Tk450, compared to Tk360 previously — excluding regular household water bills. For many low- and middle-income residents, these booths are no longer optional conveniences but essential sources of safe drinking water.

Former Army Chief General (Retd) Iqbal Karim Bhuiyan has said that irregularities occurred in procurement during his tenure as army chief, but he did not initiate any investigation as the matter fell outside his jurisdiction. He testified in the case against former Major General (Retd) Ziaul Ahsan, who is facing charges of crimes against humanity. At one stage, the defence lawyer alleged that Iqbal Karim Bhuiyan himself had been involved in corruption related to procurement during his tenure as army chief. Corruption did occur in procurement while I was army chief. In continuation of those proceedings, former army chief Iqbal Karim Bhuiyan gave his deposition as the first witness.

The joint US-Israel attacks on Iran over the weekend and wider war across theMiddle East have hampered oil supplies from the resource-rich region and sentglobal prices rocketing. Myanmar imports 90 percent of its fuel oil, the junta said in 2024. It also warned that "fuel business owners and the general public are strictlyprohibited from hoarding fuel or reselling it at inflated prices". Rebels running parallel administrations in their territories have notannounced measures to preserve fuel, meaning any enforcement will likely belimited only to military-held areas. The country has long suffered from erratic imports and energy supplies amidstthe conflict, which frequently sees roads cut and border crossings closed.

Aug. 1, 1876, was as typical a day as ever as far as news readers in Colorado could tell. The line read: “President Grant will make A Statement.”That statement, of course, was the proclamation of Colorado’s statehood. It took five attempts for Colorado to claim statehood, according to Katherine Mercier, exhibition developer and historian for History Colorado. “The most ‘whoa’ story that kind of came out of the research was about our third attempt, in 1865, to become a state,” Mercier said. A community of Black men circulated a petition, 137 men signed, and it stopped Colorado from becoming a state in 1865.

US Assistant Secretary S Paul Kapur arrived in Dhaka on Tuesday on a two-day visit to "strengthen strategic ties" between Bangladesh and the United States and explore opportunities in diverse areas. “We warmly welcome Assistant Secretary S Paul Kapur to Bangladesh. Assistant Secretary Kapur will engage with government officials and business leaders to strengthen US-Bangladesh strategic ties,” said the US Embassy in Dhaka on Tuesday night. Assistant Secretary Kapur’s visit builds upon recent momentum to advance President Trump’s vision for a robust and mutually beneficial US-India partnership. Paul Kapur was sworn in as assistant secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs on October 22, 2025.

China coach Ante Milicic acknowledged that his side were tested by a determined Bangladesh team in their tournament opener. The China women's national football team boss said his players had to remain patient against a well-organised and energetic opponent. “Bangladesh were very disciplined and compact,” Milicic said. For a debut team, they showed good structure.”He admitted that breaking down Bangladesh’s defensive shape required persistence and quality in key moments. “They have young players with enthusiasm and pace.

No Rupna in playing even against ChinaRupna Chakma. Photo: CollectedDHAKA, March 3, 2026 (BSS)- Bangladesh coach Peter Butler has included Mile Akter in replace of long-serving goalkeeper Rupna Chakma in the starting eleven for their opening match of the AFC Women's Asian Cup against defending champions China in Sydney on Tuesday. She is accompanied by Shamsunnahar, Kohati Kisku, Nabiran Khatun and Sheuli Azim. In midfield, Maria Manda, Monika Chakma and Umhela Marma retain their places while Ritu Porna Chakma and Shamsunnahar Jr will lead the upfront. Bangladesh starting XI: Mile Akter, Afeida Khandaker, Nabiran Khatun, Kohati Kisku, Shamsunnahar Sr, Sheuli Azim, Monika Chakma, Maria Manda, Umhela Marma, Ritu Porna Chakma and Shamsunnahar Jr.