Workers get wages, bonuses ahead of Eid: Ariful Haque
Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury speaks to journalists after visiting Shahi Eidgah in Sylhet city today. Photo: BSSSYLHET, March 19, 2026 (BSS) - Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury today said that the workers have received their due wages and bonuses ahead of Eid due to the present government’s sincere efforts. Describing the present administration as worker-friendly, the minister said the government is working not only for the workers at home but also for Bangladeshi expatriate workers abroad. The minister added that the government is working to reopen the closed labour markets and to enhance workers’ skills. He also said steps are being taken to curb brokers who often put workers at risk through illegal channels.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 19, 2026 17:01 UTC
Trump says told Netanyahu not to attack Iran gas fields
WASHINGTON, United States, March 19, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US President Donald Trump said Thursday he had told his ally Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to strike anymore gas fields in Iran, which retaliated to an attack by hitting Qatari energy sites. "I told him, don't do that, and he won't do that," Trump told reporters as he met Japan's prime minister. "We get along great. It's coordinated, but on occasion, he'll do something" that the United States opposes, Trump said.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 19, 2026 16:57 UTC
5 Podcasts To Remedy College Burnout
Reading time: about 5 minutesNew album this, Oscar winner that — does anyone still listen to podcasts? Thus, I have compiled a list of my top five favorite podcasts with a particular focus on self-improvement and mental health. 1 is “The Mindset Mentor,” hosted by Rob Dial and available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. In the fourth spot is “Students of Mind,” hosted by L.A.-based mental health advocate Jayde Barber. Gia Lish Gia Lish is a member of the Class of 2029 in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Source:Daily Sun
March 19, 2026 16:45 UTC
Mid-Atlantic Sportswatch Daily Listings
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Friday, March 20 COLLEGE BASEBALL 3 p.m.George Washington at Saint Joseph's — ESPN Select, ESPN Unlimited6 p.m.Wake Forest at Virginia — ACCNXDuke at Virginia Tech — ACCNXCOLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN'S) 1:50 p.m.Virginia vs. Wright State at Xfinity Mobile Arena (Philadelphia, PA) — TBSCOLLEGE BASKETBALL (WOMEN'S) 1:30 p.m.Oregon vs. Virginia Tech at Moody Center (Austin, TX) — ESPN23 p.m.Maryland vs. Murray State at Carmichael Arena (Chapel Hill, NC) — ESPNUCOLLEGE SOFTBALL 2 p.m.Virginia at Syracuse — ACCNX6 p.m.NC State at Virginia Tech — ACCNXThe Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive TV listings provided by LiveSportsOnTV .
Source:Daily Sun
March 19, 2026 16:45 UTC
Iraq condemns strikes on Mideast energy facilities: statement
BAGHDAD, March 19, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Iraq condemned on Thursday recent strikes on oil and gas facilities in the Middle East, as the conflict launched by the US and Israel against Iran threatened its already battered economy. "Recent attacks targeting energy facilities in several of Iraq's neighbouring countries and other brotherly nations in the region constitute a worrying escalation that threatens to undermine efforts to reduce tensions and jeopardise stability," the foreign ministry said in a statement. It also stressed the importance of "ensuring continuous supplies to global energy markets", following the severe disruption to the Strait of Hormuz through which Iraq previously exported the majority of its oil.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 19, 2026 16:04 UTC
Gage County supervisors accept check from defunct economic development organization
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Source:Daily Sun
March 19, 2026 16:04 UTC
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