Moscow pushes US to ease more oil sanctions
MOSCOW, March 13, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Moscow on Friday urged the United States to lift more sanctions on its oil exports to stabilise the global energy markets, upended by the war in the Middle East. US-Israel strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory attacks across the Gulf region have virtually halted transit through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, sending global oil prices spiralling. The United States has temporarily allowed the sale of oil from Russia -- one of the world's largest oil producers and exporters -- that is at sea, as oil prices hold above $100 a barrel. But he added: "without significant volumes of Russian oil, market stabilisation is impossible." The move came after Washington last week temporarily allowed Russian oil that was stranded at sea to be sold to India.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 13, 2026 13:19 UTC
Zelensky meets Macron for talks on pressuring Russia
PARIS, France, March 13, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Ukrainian President VolodymyrZelensky met French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Friday for talksaimed at ramping up pressure on Russia to end its four-year invasion. "After all, we want to ensure that Russia does not exploit the war in Iran toweaken Ukraine," he said. US-brokered talks between Kyiv and Moscow to end the Ukraine war have alsobeen derailed by the Middle East conflict. Hungary and Slovakia have accused Kyiv of deliberately delaying reopening theDruzhba pipeline, which pumps Russian oil to the two landlocked states andUkraine says was damaged by Russian strikes in January. Zelensky said last week it could take four to six weeks to make the pipelineoperational again.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 13, 2026 13:19 UTC
Rampal road accident separates newlywed couple
KHULNA, Mar 13, 2026 (BSS) – Sabbir and Mitu, a newlywed couple who had vowed to spend their lives together, were tragically separated after death in the devastating road accident in Rampal. Bride Marzia Akter Mitu was laid to rest at Naksha village in Koyra upazila of Khulna, while her husband Ahadur Rahman Sabbir was buried at Sholobunia village in Mongla upazila of Bagerhat. Following Thursday afternoon’s accident that claimed 14 lives, authorities handed over the bodies to relatives without autopsy upon family request later that night. Earlier Friday morning, funeral prayers for Mitu, her sister Lamia, and paternal grandmother Rashida Begum were held around 9:30 am at a field beside their house in Naksha village. The tragic incident has cast a pall of gloom over Naksha village since Thursday.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 13, 2026 13:17 UTC
Speaker, Deputy Speaker pay rich tributes to Ziaur Rahman, Khaleda Zia
Speaker of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Bir Bikram and Deputy Speaker Barrister Kaiser Kamal today paid rich tributes to Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. The ceremony began with the newly elected Speaker paying his respects at the gravesites, followed by the Deputy Speaker. To honour the memory of the late leaders, both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker observed a few moments of solemn silence. He also lauded Deshnetri Begum Khaleda Zia as the leader who made boundless sacrifices to reinstate parliamentary democracy inBangladesh. Highlighting his commitment to impartiality in legislative proceedings, the Speaker announced that both he and the Deputy Speaker haveresigned from their respective party positions.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 13, 2026 11:44 UTC
UN chief in Beirut for Lebanon 'solidarity' visit
GENEVA, March 13, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - UN chief Antonio Guterres said he had arrived in Beirut on Friday for a "solidarity" visit to Lebanon, where the Middle East war has claimed more than 687 lives since March 2. "I have just landed in Beirut for a visit of solidarity with the people of Lebanon. They did not choose this war. They were dragged into it. The UN and I will spare no effort in striving for the peaceful future that Lebanon and this region so richly deserve," the United Nations secretary-general said on X.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 13, 2026 11:25 UTC
Four US crew dead after crash of refuelling aircraft in Iraq: US military
Four US crew dead after crash of refuelling aircraft in Iraq: US militaryBAGHDAD, March 13, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Four US crew members were killed when an American KC-135 aerial refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq, the US military said Friday, adding that the incident was not caused by "hostile fire". "Four of six crew members on board the aircraft have been confirmed deceased as rescue efforts continue," US Central Command (CENTCOM), which is responsible for American forces in the Middle East, said in a statement on X. An investigation was underway into Thursday's crash, it added. "However, the loss of the aircraft was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire," it said.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 13, 2026 11:06 UTC
Islamic nations D-8 summit postponed due to Middle East war
JAKARTA, March 13, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - An April summit of the D-8 bloc of Muslim-majority developed countries that includes Iran has been postponed due to the war in the Middle East, host Indonesia said Friday. No new date was announced for the meeting that was to have stretched over four days, culminating in a leaders' summit on April 15. Apart from Iran and Indonesia, the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation also includes Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan and Turkey. Refering to "developments since February 28" when the US-Israeli attacks on Iran started, Indonesian foreign ministry official Tri Tharyat said it was decided to hold the D-8 meeting at a later date. "Last night, the foreign minister signed a letter addressed to his counterparts announcing the postponement of the D-8 summit," added Tri.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 13, 2026 11:02 UTC
Newlywed Mitu laid to rest with henna-laced hands
Clad in a brown Banarasi saree and with bright henna on her hands, Marzia Akhter Mitu of Naksa village in Khulna’s Koyra Upazila was prepared for a new chapter in her life. But, on the way to her in-laws’ house in Bagerhat’s Mongla Upazila, dreams of a happy conjugal life shattered in tragedy. A Navy bus and the microbus carrying Mitu, her husband Abdur Rahman Sabbir, and others of their family crashed head-on, killing 14 people in Bagerhat’s Rampal Upazila on Thursday afternoon. Mitu's paternal grandmother Rashida Begum was laid to rest in her village home, he said. Hundreds of people had gathered at the family’s home in Naksa village to see the four bodies.
Source:bd News24
March 13, 2026 10:54 UTC
ROTC students at Old Dominion subdued and killed the shooter who killed 1 person, wounded 2
Jalloh had pleaded guilty in 2016 to attempting to aid the Islamic State and was sentenced to 11 years in prison. Shooter’s Guard service and Islamic State tiesJalloh is a naturalized U.S. citizen from Sierra Leone. Authorities launched the 2016 operation after Jalloh made contact with Islamic State members in Africa earlier that year. Jalloh later told the informant that the Islamic State group had asked if he wanted to participate in an attack. He tried to donate $500 to the Islamic State, but the money actually went to an account controlled by the FBI, according to court documents.
Source:Daily Sun
March 13, 2026 10:14 UTC
Men’s Lightweight Rowing Begins ‘Phased Return’ After 34-Day Suspension
Reading time: about 2 minutesThe men’s lightweight rowing team’s temporary suspension, announced 34 days ago, has been lifted with a “phased return,” announced by Cornell Athletics Director Nicki Moore in a Tuesday email to the Cornell rowing community. The team’s suspension was issued after the University became aware of an “incident,” according to an email Moore sent to the team in February. In the Tuesday email, Moore explained that under “close collaboration” with head coach Tyler Nase, the phased return was established. The Sun previously reported that the team’s next meet was the National Collegiate Lightweight Invitational, scheduled for March 28 in Overpeck County Park, New Jersey. The National Collegiate Lightweight Invitational has since been removed from the team’s posted schedule.
Source:Daily Sun
March 13, 2026 10:12 UTC
Bangladesh opt to bowl 1st in 2nd ODI against Pakistan
DHAKA, March 13, 2026 (BSS)-Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz won thetoss and sent Pakistan into bat first in the second ODI at Sher-e-BanglaNational Cricket Stadium today. Pace sensation Nahid Rana claimed a 5-24 to bowl out Pakistan for just 114, atotal which Bangladesh gunned down in emphatic fashion, leaving 209 ballsunused. Bangladesh, however, are unchanged from the squad of the first ODI whilePakistan, aiming to keep the series alive, brought in pacer Haris Rouf,replacing spinner Abrar Ahmed. It is not easy, it has been challenging," Mehidy Hasan Miraz said after thetoss. Tanzid Tamim was excellent in the last matchand it is a great opportunity for the batters.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 13, 2026 10:09 UTC
PM visits ailing Mirza Abbas at Evercare Hospital
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today visited his political adviser and BNP Standing Committee Member Mirza Abbas Uddin Ahmed, who is currently undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in the city. Afroza Abbas, wife of Mirza Abbas and President of the Jatiyatabadi Mohila Dal, and concerned physicians were present during the visit. Earlier in the day, the BNP said that an air ambulance from Evercare Hospital would carry Mirza Abbas to Singapore at 6:00 pm today for advanced treatment. Mirza Abbas fell ill suddenly on Wednesday evening while drinking water during iftar and lost consciousness. As his condition did not improve, he was admitted to Evercare Hospital late that night.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 13, 2026 09:59 UTC
Anee vows to clear 17-year of clutter
Water Resources Minister Md Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anee spoke to reporters after inspecting Rahmatkhali, Wapda, Joksin and Mandari canals in Lakshmipur Sadar Upazila today. Anee assured that all welfare-oriented efforts would be realized through the sincerity and active cooperation of the citizenry. Providing details on the upcoming national rollout, he announced that a comprehensive canal excavation programme is scheduled to commence on March 16. Following the inauguration, the Minister noted, the excavation programme will be expanded across the entire country in phases to restore essential water flow and drainage capacities. He reminded the public that a similar canal excavation programme launched during President Zia's tenure yielded transformative economic results for the country.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 13, 2026 09:59 UTC
PM to launch nationwide canal excavation programme on March 16
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. File PhotoDHAKA, March 13, 2026 (BSS) - Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate a nationwide programme on March 16 to excavate and re-excavate rivers, canals and water bodies aimed at improving irrigation, boosting agricultural production and strengthening water management across the country. The prime minister will formally launch the programme by initiating canal excavation work at Kaharole upazila in Dinajpur district, said a handout today. In the first phase, the initiative will be implemented in 54 districts across the country. The initiative is expected to play an important role in improving irrigation facilities, boosting agricultural production and creating employment opportunities for rural people.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 13, 2026 09:54 UTC
PM to open honorarium distribution programme for religious leaders tomorrow
DHAKA, March 13, 2026 (BSS) - Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to inaugurate a programme for providing monthly honorarium to religious leaders of different religions tomorrow. The inauguration ceremony will be held at 10:00am at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital, according to an official release of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Under the programme, monthly honorariums will be provided to imams, muezzins and khadems of mosques, priests and sebaits of temples, principals and vice-principals of Buddhist monasteries, and priests and assistant priests of churches. The Prime Minister will formally launch the initiative at the ceremony.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 13, 2026 09:54 UTC