Wimbledon expansion plan gets legal boost
LONDON, March 19, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Wimbledon's controversial expansion plan received a major boost Thursday after a judge at London's High Court ruled the proposed development of the current site is not subject to restrictions on how the land cam be used. Officials at the All England Club, which owns Wimbledon and has been hosting a tournament there since 1877, want to triple the size of the site for the grass-court Grand Slam. He said: "It never became the subject of a statutory trust and therefore the 1986 lease and the 1993 transfer of the freehold were each made free of such trust. "Even if the above proposition is wrong, it is clear that the land was never used or laid out for public recreation." The 2025 edition of Wimbledon, the last of tennis' four Grand Slams played on grass, saw Jannik Sinner win the men's title and Iga Swiatek lift the women's trophy.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 19, 2026 15:56 UTC
Heavy rainfall lashes Malawi, killing at least 13
LILONGWE, Malawi, March 19, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Four days of heavy rainfall in Malawi have claimed at least 13 lives, with some killed by collapsing walls or while trying to cross flooded rivers, officials said Thursday. The largely rural southern African country was pummelled by strong rains that caused flooding between Sunday and Wednesday, the disaster management department said. The worst-affected area was the southern district of Chikwawa, where three people were killed and three evacuation camps had been set up, it said. The district borders central Mozambique, which has also seen heavy rain, with disaster management officials warning of a risk of flooding. More rainfall is expected in aid-dependent Malawi over the next few days, the weather service said.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 19, 2026 15:49 UTC
Four of a family shot at their home in Khulna
Four members of a family have been shot and injured in their home in Khulna’s Batiaghata Upazila, with police suspecting the involvement of a victim’s former husband. The injured are Kazi Anisur Rahman, his wife Ranjuara Begum, their younger son Raisul Islam and his wife Fahima, who is identified with a single name. All four were rescued by locals and taken to Khulna Medical College Hospital. Police said a group of individuals entered the home and opened fire indiscriminately on the sleeping family members before fleeing the scene. Over time, Raisul developed a relationship with Fahima while she was still married to Imran, which later led to their marriage.
Source:bd News24
March 19, 2026 15:37 UTC
Israel military says struck several Iranian naval ships in Caspian Sea
JERUSALEM, March 19, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The Israeli military said on Thursday that its fighter jets had struck several Iranian naval vessels in the Caspian Sea the previous day, including vessels equipped with anti-submarine missiles. The targets included ships equipped with missile systems, support vessels and patrol craft, the military said, adding that a port command centre was also hit in the operation. The targeted Iranian ships were also equipped with aerial surveillance systems and anti-submarine missiles, the military said. "It is one of the most significant strikes conducted by the IDF since the start of Operation Roaring Lion," the military said in a statement. "We have for the first time carried out strikes in northern Iran in the Caspian Sea," military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani told journalists in a separate briefing.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 19, 2026 15:26 UTC
Qatar PM says Iran attack on gas hub has 'significant repercussions for global energy supplies'
Qatar PM says Iran attack on gas hub has 'significant repercussions for global energy supplies'DOHA, March 19, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on Thursday condemned Iran's attacks on the state's main gas hub after Tehran sent waves of attacks against Gulf energy infrastructure a day earlier. "This attack has significant repercussions for global energy supplies. Such attacks bring no direct benefit to any country, rather, they harm and directly impact populations," he told a press conference following extensive damage to the Ras Laffan facility.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 19, 2026 15:21 UTC
Lebanon says death toll from Israel-Hezbollah war rises to 1,001
Lebanon says death toll from Israel-Hezbollah war rises to 1,001BEIRUT, Lebanon, March 19, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Lebanon's health ministry said Thursday that Israeli attacks have killed 1,001 people in the country since war erupted between Israel and Hezbollah on March 2, raising a previous toll of 968 a day earlier. The new ministry statement said the toll included 79 women, 118 children and 40 health workers, with 2,584 other people wounded.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 19, 2026 15:21 UTC
China, UK have responsibility to maintain peace: Beijing's FM
BEIJING, March 19, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - China's foreign minister told his British counterpart on Thursday that the two countries had a responsibility to maintain international peace and security, and renewed calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East. In a phone call, China's Wang Yi told British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper that their countries should "consistently take actions conducive to peace", according to a readout from Beijing's foreign ministry. They should work together to "prevent further damage to the international order and the erosion of the foundations of global peace", Wang told Cooper. US President Donald Trump has voiced disappointment with Prime Minister Keir Starmer over what he calls Britain's lack of support in the conflict. Beijing condemned on Thursday the killing of Iranian national security chief Ali Larijani by an Israeli air strike, calling it "unacceptable".
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 19, 2026 15:16 UTC
A Look Into the Cinemapolis Experience
Reading time: about 4 minutesIn a world full of reclining, heated seats and IMAX premium screens, the Cinemapolis movie theater experience is anything but. Nestled in the heart of The Ithaca Commons, Cinemapolis feels less like a commercial multiplex and more like stepping into a warm, inviting home theater. Cinemapolis provides a space where a sense of community comes alive, brought together by a love of film. Cinemapolis isn’t just a place to sit and watch a movie, it's a space to connect and enter into Ithaca’s vibrant community. Even if you miss your heated, reclining seats and massive TV screen, this home-style, intimate Ithaca theater is something you won’t want to miss.
Source:Daily Sun
March 19, 2026 15:10 UTC
Mideast war 'threatens global food security': WTO chief
GENEVA, March 19, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The war in the Middle East poses a dire threat to global food security, the World Trade Organization chief warned on Thursday, appealing for global supply chains to remain open. The Middle East conflict "threatens global food security, since shipping disruptions and higher energy costs reduce the supply and raise the cost of fertiliser", Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala told reporters in Geneva. "A prolonged interruption in supply could ripple through food systems, prompting farmers to reduce their use of fertilisers and plant less input-intensive crops," she said, insisting it was "essential to keep global food trade channels open and predictable, allowing food supplies to flow to where they are most needed".
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 19, 2026 14:55 UTC
Middle East war weighs on global trade outlook: WTO
GENEVA, March 19, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The Middle East war could weigh heavily on already slowing global trade, the WTO warned Thursday, with merchandise trade volume potentially growing just 1.4 percent this year, compared to 4.6 percent in 2025. Since the start of the war, WTO economists have been working to revise their annual forecasts. In the first scenario, global merchandise trade volumes are projected to grow by 2.6 percent in 2027. WTO economists noted that there was also a possibility that merchandise trade growth could be stronger than expected if the war in the Middle East is short-lived and if AI-related trade remains strong. In that case, merchandise trade growth could reach 2.4 percent this year and 2.7 percent in 2027, the report said.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 19, 2026 14:55 UTC
Iran FM vows 'zero restraint' if energy infrastructure hit again
TEHRAN, March 19, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday that Tehran will not excercise any restraint if energy facilities were attacked in the war with United States and Israel again. "Our response to Israel's attack on our infrastructure employed FRACTION of our power. The ONLY reason for restraint was respect for requested de-escalation," said Araghchi in a post on X. "ZERO restraint if our infrastructures are struck again."
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 19, 2026 14:52 UTC
President, PM to offer Eid prayers at National Eidgah at 8:30am
President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will offer Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at the main congregation at the National Eidgah at 8:30am. “This year’s Eid congregation at the National Eidgah will be special. The President will offer prayers here and after a long time, both the President and the Prime Minister will join the same congregation,” he said. Main congregation at 8:30amBriefing reporters, Dhaka City Corporation Administrator Abdus Salam said the main congregation will begin at 8:30am at the National Eidgah. “I am happy to say that the Prime Minister will offer prayers here.
Source:bd News24
March 19, 2026 14:41 UTC
Freshly returned Mbappe leads France squad for Brazil, Colombia friendlies
PARIS, France, March 19, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Kylian Mbappe, who has only just returned to action after a knee injury, will lead the France squad into friendly matches this month against Brazil and Colombia in the United States. Coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday included the Real Madrid superstar in his squad for the games, after Mbappe appeared off the bench for his club in the Champions League win against Manchester City earlier this week. Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike and Manchester City's Rayan Cherki are among the other attacking players included by Deschamps, while goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier makes the squad despite losing his place at Paris Saint-Germain. The friendly matches are the last before Deschamps names his squad for the World Cup on May 13. Les Bleus are in Group I at the tournament with Senegal, Norway and a play-off winner whose identity will be determined this month.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 19, 2026 14:41 UTC
Two dead, one injured in Chattogram’s Terry Bazar blaze
Two people have died and another has been hospitalised after a fire broke out in a multi-storey building in Terry Bazar, Chattogram. Chattogram Medical College Hospital declared two people dead at 11:50 am on Thursday, according to Sub-Inspector Nurul Alam Asheq of the hospital’s police outpost. The dead were identified as Mohammad Yunus, 52, and Md Solaiman, 28, both from Patiya in Chattogram, bdnews24.com reports. Deputy Assistant Director of Fire Service Atish Chakma said seven shops on the fourth floor, including tailoring and clothing outlets, were burnt in the blaze. The multi-storey building houses garment shops, tailoring units, and clothing outlets across several floors.
Source:bd News24
March 19, 2026 14:36 UTC
‘Euphoria’ Season 3: 5 Years Later
Reading time: about 5 minutesIf your high school experience was anything like mine, then you remember the Euphoria obsession that had a chokehold on us all. While I do not really recall the release of season one, which came out in the summer of 2019, I definitely remember season two. It also marked the beginning of fruitful careers for many of the actors who soon rose in fame, especially for Sydney Sweeney following the second season. This season will center on the same beloved characters from seasons one and two, now long past high school. Sydney Sweeney and Hunter Schafer have achieved similar fame and growth in their acting careers.
Source:Daily Sun
March 19, 2026 14:33 UTC