Iran 'unsuccessfully' targeted Diego Garcia base, UK official source to AFP
The UK official source confirmed that Iran's "unsuccessful targeting of Diego Garcia" took place before Friday's announcement. "This government has given permission to the US to use British bases for specific and limited defensive operations." American forces have stationed bombers and other equipment at Diego Garcia, a key hub for Asia operations, including the US bombing campaigns in Afghanistan and Iraq. Under that agreement, the UK would maintain a lease for the base on Diego Garcia, the largest of the islands. In turn, Cooper warned Araghchi "against targeting UK bases, territory or interests directly", according to a UK foreign office statement.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 21, 2026 18:09 UTC
PM phones three senior journalists, extends Eid greetings
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. File PhotoDHAKA, March 21, 2026 (BSS) - Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today exchanged greetings with three senior journalists over phone on the occasion of the Eid-ul-Fitr. Md Mokarram Hossain, also former BSS managing editor, said he received a call from Prime Minister Tarique Rahman this afternoon when the premier inquired about his health and extended the Eid greetings. He inquired about my health and extended Eid greetings,” Mokarram said, adding, he was very happy with the notable gesture from the head of the government on a festive day. Besides, Anis Alamgir said that he got a phone call from the Prime Minister around 7pm, inquiring about his health condition and extending Eid greetings to him and his wife.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 21, 2026 18:07 UTC
Five Eid congregations held in Baitul Mukarram National Mosque
Photo: BSSDHAKA, Mar 21, 2026 (BSS) - On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, five Eid jamaats were held at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque today. The Eid congregations were at 7:00 am, 8:00 am, 9:00 am, 10:00 am, and 10:45 am. Maulana Mizanur Rahman, Senior Pesh Imam of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque led the first congregation; Mufti Muhibbullahil Baqi Nadvi, Pesh Imam of the mosque led the second; Maulana Md. Zakir Hossain, Deputy Director of the Islamic Foundation led the third; Maulana Zobayer Ahmed Al Azhari, Religious Instructor at the Imam Training Academy led the fourth; and Mufti Maulana Mohammad Abdullah of the Islamic Foundation led the fifth and final congregation. After offering prayers the Muslims exchanged greetings at prayer venues with each other.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 21, 2026 18:02 UTC
Aminul congratulates BKSP’s success for international Judo championship in Nepal
State Minister for youth and sports M Aminul Huq. File PhotoDHAKA, March 21,2026 (BSS) –State Minister for youth and sports M Aminul Huq greeted the judo team of Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP) for its great success in the 8th NECOS International Judo Championship held in Kathmandu, Nepal, from March 17-24 in 2026. The state minister expressed his joy as the Bangladeshi Judokas have won two gold and one bronze medal at the second day of the competition while 300 athletes from Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh participated in the event. The glorious achievement of BKSP’s talented Judokas Aziza Aleya Lion, Ushaching ,Marma Bijoy and Remy Hasi on the foreign soil has brightened the image of Bangladesh, said the State Minister in a greetings message here today. The state minister congratulated all the medal winners players, coach and concerned BKSP officials.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 21, 2026 17:27 UTC
Young Artist Space aims to teach identity, artistry
× Expand Photo courtesy of Young Artist Space Dancers from the Young Artist Space perform at a 24 Seven competition at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex in Birmingham, Alabama, in December 2025. She opened Young Artist Space at 5510 U.S. 280 East in the Greystone Center next to The Village at Lee Branch. “Secondly, I really want to instill confidence in these young girls. Being confident as a dancer is huge and will help these girls succeed at their craft. Enrollment is growing, and Neeley hopes to expand her space in the near future.
Source:Daily Sun
March 21, 2026 17:24 UTC
LAKE HILLS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NOTICE OF THE DISTRICT’S INTENT TO USE THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTION OF NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
LAKE HILLS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTNOTICE OF THE DISTRICT’S INTENT TO USE THE UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTION OF NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTSThe purpose of the public hearing is to consider the adoption of a resolution authorizing the District to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem special assessments (“Uniform Method”) to be levied by the District on properties located on land included in, or to be added to, the District. Owners of the properties to be assessed and other interested parties may appear at the public hearing and be heard regarding the use of the Uniform Method. This hearing is open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. The public hearing may be continued to a date, time, and location to be specified on the record at the hearing. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8771 who can aid you in contacting the District Manager’s office.
Source:Daily Sun
March 21, 2026 16:50 UTC
4 children drown after floating bridge collapsed in Jamalpur river
Photo : CollectedJAMALPUR, March 21, 2026 (BSS) - Four children drowned in the river Brahmaputra when a floating drum made bridge on the river collapsed in Dewanganj Upazila this afternoon. According to fire service and civil defence the victims along with others boarded on the drum made floating bridge for amusement on the Eid day. A number of people including minor children fell into the river and some of them remained missing. Hearing the incident a team of fire Service and Civil defence rushed to the spot and recovered the four bodies. Senior Station Officer, Fire service and civil defence, Sheikh Rabiul Islam Akanda said four bodies recovered in the accident.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 21, 2026 16:47 UTC
School student dies after falling from 3 wheeler ‘Nasimon’ in Jhenaidah
The deceased, Abdul Gafur, 14, was the son of Faruk Hossain of Bagachhara village under Bhayana union in Harinakundu upazila. Police said after offering Eid prayers in the morning, Abdul Gafur went out with his friends. On the way, when they reached Nagarbathan Bazar in Jhenaidah Sadar, Abdul Gafur fell down from the moving vehicle in the road and sustained serious injuries. His classmates later rescued him and rushed him to Jhenaidah Sadar Hospital in critical condition. Duty doctors at Jhenaidah Sadar Hospital said he died due to lung injuries caused by falling onto the road from a moving vehicle.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 21, 2026 16:33 UTC
PM celebrates Eid with family members
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman -File photoDHAKA, March 21, 2026 (BSS) - Prime Minister Tarique Rahman celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with his family members at his Gulshan residence in the capital today. He had lunch with his family members and close relatives, including his aunts and uncles, and shared moments with them during the day, said Prime Minister’s Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman. Earlier, the Prime Minister offered Eid prayers at the National Eidgah and exchanged greetings with people from all walks of life, including foreign diplomats and dignitaries, at the State Guest House Jamuna here. Then he along with his family members went to Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the capital and offered ziarat at the graves of his father Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and mother former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia. After returning from Sher-e-Bangla Nagar to his Gulshan residence, the Prime Minister exchanged Eid greetings with officials and staff.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 21, 2026 15:53 UTC
BGB-BSF exchange sweets at Hili border on Eid-ul-Fitr
Photo: BSSRANGPUR, March 21, 2026 (BSS) - Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Indian Border Security Force (BSF) have exchanged sweets on the occasion of the holy Eid-ul-Fitr at Hili border under Hakimpur upazila of Dinajpur district. The exchange of festive greetings took place between the two neighbouring border forces in a brief function held at the zero line of the Hili Immigration Check Post (ICP) gate of 285/11 sub-pillar on the Hili border at 11:30 am on Saturday. Hili ICP Check Post Commander of BGB Mir Hossain and Indian Hili Check Post Commander of BSF Shree Atul, male and female members of the two border guards were present while exchanging greetings. Both BGB and BSF, two neighbouring border guards, generally greet each-other with sweets and other gift items on the occasions of different religious and national festivals of the two neighbouring friendly countries. Such practices have been going on at the Hili border for a long time to further strengthen the friendly relations between the two friendly border guard forces operating on a common international border to maintain peace and stability.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 21, 2026 15:35 UTC
Citizens’ rights to be ensured to meet public expectations: Commerce Minister
Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir -File PhotoDHAKA, Mar 21, 2026 (BSS) - Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir today said that the government will ensure the rights of every citizen to fulfil the expectations of the people and continue its efforts to take the country to the highest level of development. “Every citizen’s rights will be ensured to meet public expectations. The commerce minister made the remarks while talking to journalists after offering Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at the historic Shahi Eidgah ground in Sylhet this morning. Khandaker Abdul Muktadir said the people elected the government with sky-high expectations and it is working day and night under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to fulfil those hopes and aspirations, said a Commerce Ministry press release. “We are committed to moving the country forward in a united manner under the Prime Minister’s dynamic leadership,” he added.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 21, 2026 15:25 UTC
Four children drown after floating bridge overturns in Jamalpur
Fire Service personnel seen carrying out a search operation in the Brahmaputra River overturned in Jamalpurs Dewanganj on 21 Marhc 2026. Four children drowned after a floating bridge over the Brahmaputra River overturned in Jamalpur's Dewanganj this afternoon (21 March), reports bdnews24. Confirming the incident, Jamalpur Fire Service and Civil Defence Senior Station Manager Robiul Islam said, "Five people were rescued, four of whom had died." According to locals and eyewitnesses, the floating bridge, constructed with drums, had been set up to allow people to travel to nearby river islands and for recreational visits. Fire Service personnel later conducted a search operation and rescued five people in unconscious condition before taking them to Dewanganj Upazila Health Complex, where doctors declared four of them dead on arrival.
Source:bd News24
March 21, 2026 15:08 UTC
Huge crowd of visitors at National Zoo on Eid day
Photo: CollectedDHAKA, March 21, 2026 (BSS) - Despite a cloudy sky and intermittent drizzles on Eid day, a massive influx of visitors was seen at the National Zoo in Mirpur. Visitors said that this year’s long Eid holiday is being celebrated with great joy. During the long Eid holidays, zoo remains, as always, one of the main attractions among recreational spots in the city. They expect nearly 150,000 visitors to visit the zoo in a single day. They expect several hundred thousand visitors on Eid day, with the number likely to increase further on Sunday (March 22) and Monday (March 23).
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 21, 2026 15:02 UTC