Iran says carries out strikes on US, Israeli targets: state media
Iran says carries out strikes on US, Israeli targets: state mediaTEHRAN, March 11, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Iran has launched new strikes on Israeli and American targets in the Middle East, state broadcaster IRIB said on Wednesday. It targeted Israeli cities including Tel Aviv and Haifa, as well as "West Jerusalem", referring to the area of the contested city that sits under full Israeli control. The broadcaster said the missile salvo also targeted "numerous US targets in Erbil" in Iraqi Kurdistan and the US Fifth Fleet naval base in Bahrain. The Middle East war that began with US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28 has provoked waves of retaliatory Iranian missile fire. New attacks were reported across the Gulf region early Wednesday, with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates reporting interceptions of missiles and drones.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 11, 2026 14:39 UTC
Extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances brought nearly to zero: Asaduzzaman
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman- File PhotoDHAKA, Mar 11, 2026 (BSS) - Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman today said the government has brought incidents of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances in the country almost down to zero. "You have seen that in Bangladesh’s human rights index, we have brought extrajudicial killings almost down to zero. We have reduced enforced disappearances nearly to zero. The law minister said these while addressing an Iftar Mahfil organized by Dhaka University LLM Lawyers Association (DULA) at Dhaka Club. Md Asaduzzaman said that the first session of Bangladesh’s 13th Jatiya Sangsad is set to begin tomorrow, marking the country’s return to the highway of democracy.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 11, 2026 14:14 UTC
Bangladesh crush Pakistan by 8 wickets
DHAKA, Mar 11, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh produced a dominating performance to crush Pakistan by eight wickets in the three-match ODI series opening game today at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Put into bat first, Pakistan were bowled out for just 114 in 30.4 overs. Fast bowler Nahid Rana dismantled Pakistan with his career-best 5-24. Skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz complemented him by claiming 3-29. Opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim led the batting charge, hammering an unbeaten 42 ball-67 with seven fours and five sixes as Bangladesh romped to victory in just 15.1 overs, leaving 209 balls unused.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 11, 2026 14:04 UTC
Twenty six players share lead
Abdur Raufe Aziz, FM Sharif Hossain defeated Safayat Kibria Azaan, Anata Chowdhury defeated Radmim Raha Rajya, Jabed Al Azad defeated Md. Jamal Uddin defeated WCM Neelava Choudhury, CM S.M Sharon defeated Md. Nasir Uddin defeated Md. Hasan, M.M Zahirul Islam defeated Shamsul Kabir Chowdhury, Abrar Reazul Ahnnaf Mohammad defeated CM Md. Masum Hossain, Mohammed Enayet Hossain defeated Muhtady Tajwar Nashid, Arham Omar defeated CM Md.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 11, 2026 13:54 UTC
Iran's new supreme leader 'safe and sound' despite war injury reports: president's son
TEHRAN, March 11, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is "safe and sound" despite reports of an injury during the war with Israel and the United States, said the son of the Iranian president on Wednesday. "I heard news that Mr Mojtaba Khamenei had been injured. I have asked some friends who had connections. They told me that, thank God, he is safe and sound," said Yousef Pezeshkian, who is also a government adviser, in a post on his Telegram channel. State television had called Khamenei a "wounded veteran of the Ramadan war" but never specified his injury.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 11, 2026 13:24 UTC
Primary scholarship exam to be held on 400 marks under new policy
File PhotoDHAKA, March 11, 2026 (BSS) - The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education has issued the 'Primary Scholarship Examination Policy 2026' to evaluate meritorious students in primary education. According to the new policy, from now on, the primary scholarship examination will be held on a total of 400 marks. However, the 2025 primary scholarship examination will also be held under special arrangements following new policy. Participation in the exam has been made mandatory for all government primary schools. Subjects and Mark Distribution:According to the policy, this year the scholarship exam will be held for a total of 400 marks.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 11, 2026 13:04 UTC
PM holds meeting with ruling party lawmakers at JS
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today held a meeting with ruling party lawmakers at the Jatiya Sangsad Secretariat in Dhaka. Photo : PMODHAKA, Mar 11, 2026 (BSS) – Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today held a meeting with ruling party lawmakers at the Jatiya Sangsad Secretariat in the city. The meeting took place at 11:00 am at the West Block of the Parliament Secretariat. Members of parliament from the ruling BNP attended the meeting, sources at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 11, 2026 12:49 UTC
Govt to procure 1.80cr liters of rice bran oil
The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase today recommended approval of several procurement proposals, including the purchase of refined rice bran oil. The committee reviewed two proposals from the Ministry of Commerce to procure refined rice bran oil through the Open Tender Method (National). Under the first proposal, the government will purchase 80 lakh litres of refined rice bran oil under four packages at a total cost of Tk 135.15 crore. The recommended suppliers include Majumder Bran Oil Mills Ltd., Green Oil & Poultry Feed Industry, Tamim Agro Industries Ltd., and Prodhan Oil Mills Ltd. Under another proposal, the committee reviewed the procurement of one crore litres of refined rice bran oil under five packages at a total estimated cost of Tk 170.41 crore.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 11, 2026 12:31 UTC
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR | This Giving Day, The Sun Is in Your Hands
Every single person at The Sun is here because of you, because they believe this community deserves to see itself clearly. There are two ways to support our Thursday, March 12 Giving Day campaign. The 144th Editorial Board made you a promise: we will not be dimmed. — Sophia DasserSignal/Cell: +1.321.203.6550Sophia Dasser Sophia Dasser '28 is the Editor in Chief of the 144th Editorial Board and was the Opinion Editor of the 143rd Editorial Board. Her column Dass(er) The Point explores the intersection of technology, ethics and social justice, with a focus on the overlooked and underrepresented.
Source:Daily Sun
March 11, 2026 12:30 UTC
Cargo ship hit in Strait of Hormuz, crew evacuating: UK maritime agency
DUBAI, March 11, 2026 (AFP) - An unknown projectile hit a cargo ship in the strategic Strait of Hormuz abutting Iran, causing a fire and forcing the crew to evacuate, a maritime security agency said on Wednesday. "It has been reported that a cargo vessel has been hit by an unknown projectile in the Straits of Hormuz which has resulted in a fire onboard," the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 11, 2026 12:19 UTC
FBI delegation meets IGP, discusses cooperation on cyber security and technology-based investigations
Suhel Daud paid a courtesy call on Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Bangladesh Md. Photo : Bangladesh PoliceDHAKA, March 11, 2026 (BSS) - A four-member delegation of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), led by Suhel Daud, paid a courtesy call on Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Bangladesh Md. These include strengthening cyber security, establishing a cyber complaint center, monitoring social media, combating financial crimes, and providing support in technology-based investigations. Both sides expressed hope that the cooperation between the FBI and Bangladesh Police would become stronger and more fruitful in the future. Senior officials of Bangladesh Police were also present during the meeting.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 11, 2026 11:57 UTC
UAE distributes Ramadan food aid among fire victims
DHAKA, March 11, 2026 (BSS) - The United Arab Emirates today distributed Ramadan food assistance among 1,620 underprivileged families in Bangladesh, including hundreds affected by the recent Vashantek slum fire in Dhaka, as part of a humanitarian initiative during the holy month. The aid was distributed under the Ramadan Iftar Programme jointly implemented by UAE Aid and the Zayed Foundation, according to a press release. Among the beneficiaries were 500 families affected by the recent fire incident at the Vashantek slum in Mirpur, Dhaka. The humanitarian initiative aims to support vulnerable communities during Ramadan by ensuring access to essential food supplies for families observing the fast. Rashed Mohammed Naser Almail Alzaabi, Director of the Foreign Aid Department at the UAE Embassy in Dhaka, visited the programme site and observed the distribution activities.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 11, 2026 11:54 UTC
Several explosions heard across Doha: AFP journalists
DOHA, March 11, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Several blasts rang out across the Qatari capital Doha on Wednesday, AFP correspondents said, as Iran's retaliatory strikes on the Gulf entered a twelfth day. "The security threat level is high," the interior ministry posted on X, urging "everyone to adhere to staying at home, not going out, and staying away from windows and open areas to preserve public safety".
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 11, 2026 11:54 UTC
The science of social confusion and other embarrassing moments
There are certain moments in everyone’s life when our brain simply refuses to cooperate with society. These are the moments when we do or say something that is so embarrassing, we consider moving to another state. Science hasn’t been able to understand this condition known as social confusion where we have a brain that forgets how people work. I went to the dollar store to stock up on pork rinds and beef jerky because you know, a man must eat. Afterall, we are just one accidental wave away from embarrassing ourselves at any given moment.
Source:Daily Sun
March 11, 2026 11:51 UTC
Govt to procure 3 cargoes LNG
File PhotoDHAKA, Mar 11, 2026 (BSS) - In a major step towards ensuring energy security in the country, the government today recommended a proposal for purchasing of three LNG cargoes from the international spot market for delivery in early April of 2026. According to the proposal, Total Energies Gas & Power Ltd., UK, will supply one cargo LNG at US$21.58 per MMBtu, while Posco International Corporation of South Korea will supply two cargoes LNG at US$ 20.76 per MMBtu each. The estimated costs for the LNG cargoes are Tk 907.84 crore, Tk 873.34 crore and Tk 873.34 crore respectively. The committee recommended approval of the LNG procurement proposals to ensure uninterrupted gas supply for power generation and industrial activities in the country. Officials said the government continues to procure LNG from the spot market to meet growing domestic demand and maintain stability in the national energy supply system.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 11, 2026 11:49 UTC