Teenager dies while celebrating Eid with friends in Raninagar
NAOGAON, March 22, 2026 (BSS) - A teenage boy died after a locally made vehicle (locally known as votvoti) overturned and fell into a pond while he was out celebrating Eid with friends in Raninagar upazila of Naogaon. Hridoy, 12, son of Abdur Razzak of Amirpur village in the upazila. All the injured are also residents of Amirpur village. According to sources, a group of youths and teenagers from Amirpur village had gone out on a votvoti ride to celebrate Eid. On their way back home around 8:45 pm, the vehicle overturned and fell into a roadside pond near Bhatkoi Khagen’s pond.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 22, 2026 17:28 UTC
Valiant Freedom Fighter Md. Mainuddin passes away
Photo: BSSMANIKGANJ, March 22, 2026 (BSS) - Valiant Freedom Fighter Md Mainuddin died today at his residence at the village Bongkhuri under Hatipara union of Manikganj Sadar upazila in the districtHe was 78, family sources said. Mainuddin left behind his wife, one son, three daughters and a lot of well-wishers to mourn his death. Freedom Fighter Md Mainuddin was buried this afternoon at their family grave with state honour. The people of all strata including co-fighters and government officials took part in the Janaza.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 22, 2026 16:46 UTC
Man electrocuted while fishing in Bogura
BOGURA, March 22, 2026 (BSS) - A man has died after being electrocuted while fishing around 5:30 pm in Saghatiya village under Rameshwarpur Union of Gabtali upazila in the district. The deceased was identified as Shahinur Islam, 45, son of the late Tofazzal Hossain Tojam of the same village, said Sub-Inspector Abdur Razzaq of Gabtali Model Police Station. According to him, Shahinur Islam was catching fish by draining water from a nearby ditch using a submersible pump beside his house. After finishing the work, he accidentally came in touch with an electric wire while arranging it, resulting in electrocution. Locals noticed the incident and rushed to rescue him and took him to Gabtali Upazila Health Complex, but he died on the way.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 22, 2026 16:43 UTC
Economic ‘pressure’ weighing on Bangladesh due to Iran war: Amir Khosru
Bangladesh is already reeling from economic hardship due to the Middle East crisis, which may worsen the country’s economy further, fears Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury. He made the remarks during a discussion with journalists at his Chattogram city residence on Sunday afternoon, saying the war in the Middle East will “increase pressure” on Bangladesh's economy. Additionally, the war in the Middle East has put a lot of pressure on the economy and if it continues, the pressure will keep soaring,” he warned. “That (energy supply) is still fairly stable.”The minister said the government is trying to cope with the pressure of the ongoing war in the Middle East through “management” so far. On the fuel supply front, he said: “The impact of the war is higher in Bangladesh because our main source of energy is the Middle East.
Source:bd News24
March 22, 2026 16:07 UTC
High Country Running: Saving Buffalo Park: the conclusion
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Source:Daily Sun
March 22, 2026 16:03 UTC
State lawmakers push to expand laws allowing guns on college campuses
In at least six statehouses this year, lawmakers are revisiting a long-running debate over whether guns should be allowed on college campuses. The Old Dominion University attack was the most recent of 17 deadly shootings on college campuses nationwide since 1966, according to Stateline research. In Wyoming, lawmakers debated a measure that would have allowed anyone eligible under the state’s permitless, or “constitutional carry,” law to carry concealed firearms on college campuses. Faculty and staff who volunteer and complete specialized training could be authorized to carry guns to respond to potential active shooter situations. Utah became the first state to allow concealed firearms on public college campuses statewide in 2004.
Source:Daily Sun
March 22, 2026 15:49 UTC
Cuba readies for possible US attack, but ready to talk: diplomat
Cuba readies for possible US attack, but ready to talk: diplomatWASHINGTON, United States, March 22, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A top Cuban diplomat said the communist-led island is making preparations in the event of a potential US attack, but insisted it has "no quarrel" with Washington, according to an interview that aired Sunday. "Cuba has no quarrel with the United States. In the interview, which was taped before the blackout, Fernandez de Cossio continued: "We are acting as proactively as we can to cope with the situation." "We do hope that fuel will reach Cuba one way or the other and that this boycott that the United States has been imposing does not last and cannot be sustained forever." US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on countries that sell oil to Cuba.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 22, 2026 15:28 UTC
Accidents at Padua crossing ‘nothing new’: local MP tells rail minister
In the aftermath of a horrific accident at Padua Bazar Railway Crossing in Cumilla, local MP Monirul Haque Chowdhury has urgently sought intervention from Road Transport Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam. Hours after the tragedy in the wee hours of Sunday, which claimed 12 lives, the Cumilla-6 BNP lawmaker, who is in Singapore at the moment, phoned the minister. A video of the tearful conversation later circulated widely on social media. The two spoke around 10am on Sunday and later posted the video of the call on his Facebook page. The MP urged the minister to visit the site promptly and promised to return to Bangladesh after completing his medical treatment.
Source:bd News24
March 22, 2026 15:15 UTC
Letter to the Editor: Resident responds to bar lawsuit over noise complaints in Flagstaff
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Source:Daily Sun
March 22, 2026 15:04 UTC
Nusa Lembongan Is The Island Escape Balinese Locals Are Booking Up
Snorkeling and diving off Nusa Lembongan are next-level, and the views are among the most picturesque in the country. Often less crowded than neighbouring Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan can be reached by a fast boat from Sanur in under 45 minutes. Fast boat providers like GoBoat operate services to and from Nusa Lembongan multiple times daily. GoBoat has services departing from Sanur, Nusa Penida, and direct between the Gili Islands and Nusa Lembongan. For a luxurious escape, The Tamarind Resort Nusa Lembongan is the island’s only 5-star hotel.
Source:Daily Sun
March 22, 2026 14:59 UTC
Iran military says to completely close Hormuz if US targets power plants
TEHRAN, March 22, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Iran's military threatened on Sunday to completely shut down the strategic Strait of Hormuz, among other measures, if US President Donald Trump acts on threats to target the country's power plants. "If the United States' threats regarding Iran's power plants are carried out... the Strait of Hormuz will be completely closed, and it will not be reopened until our destroyed power plants are rebuilt," the military's operational command Khatam Al-Anbiya said in a statement carried by state television. Iran has already all but choked off the vital waterway, but a relatively small number of vessels have been able to transit it -- around five percent of its pre-war volume, according to analytics firm Kpler.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 22, 2026 14:49 UTC
Swapan for maintaining professionalism, objectivity in journalism
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan today spoke as the chief guest at an Eid reunion event organized by the Agailjhara Press Club in Barishal. Photo: BSSBARISHAL, March 22, 2026 (BSS) - Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan today underscored the need for maintaining professionalism, objectivity, journalistic ethics and principles while presenting news. “Journalists must maintain objectivity and professionalism in presenting news,” he said while speaking as the chief guest at an Eid reunion event organized by the Agailjhara Press Club in the district. The minister urged the journalists and all other stakeholders to play a responsible role to keep dignity of journalism. Agailjhara Press Club President Md.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 22, 2026 14:48 UTC
25 ships unload fuel at Ctg port in 22 days of March
Photo: BSSCHATTOGRAM, March 22, 2026 (BSS) - Despite the global unrest due to the war between the USA-Israel and Iran, fuel unloading activities at Chattogram Port remain unaffected as a total of 25 ships have successfully unloaded fuel at the port from March 1 to March 22. Currently, LPG unloading is in progress on a ship from Oman. Additionally, a ship carrying base oil from Thailand is waiting for unloading at the outer anchorage. Two ships, 'BWEK BORNHOLM' and 'MORNING JANE,' are en-route to the port and expected to arrive by March 25. Meanwhile, the ship 'LPG SEVAN' from Oman is actively unloading gas.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 22, 2026 14:13 UTC
No illegal structures will be kept on sand dunes in Cox’s Bazar: Salahuddin
No illegal structures will be kept on sand dunes in Cox’s Bazar: SalahuddinHome Minister Salahuddin Ahmed today visited the Sugandha Point of the Cox’s Bazar sea beach this afternoon. Photo: BSSCOX’S BAZAR, March 22, 2026 (BSS) - Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed today said no structures will be kept on the sand dunes of Cox’s Bazar beach that have been built illegally. He said this while visiting the Sugandha Point of the Cox’s Bazar sea beach this afternoon. Due to this initiative by the home minister regarding Cox’s Bazar sea beach, the appearance of many areas has already changed significantly. Cox’s Bazar Press Club President Mahbubur Rahman said that around 6-7 million tourists visit Cox’s Bazar every year, and most of them visit the beach at least once.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 22, 2026 13:58 UTC
Durgapur to be developed as a tourism hub: Deputy Speaker
Deputy Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad (JS), Barrister Kaiser Kamal, addressed the 25th anniversary of the Durgapur Press Club at the club premises today as the chief guest. Photo: BSSNETROKONA, March 22, 2026 (BSS) - Deputy Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Barrister Kaiser Kamal today said Durgapur would be developed as a ‘humane township’ and a prosperous tourism hub. The Deputy Speaker made the remarks while addressing as chief guest the 25th anniversary of Durgapur Press Club at the club premises. Barrister Kaiser Kamal said that construction work is underway for a new railway line in Durgapur and feasibility studies are ongoing for mega bridges over the Someshwari and Mahadeo rivers. He said that Durgapur’s five unions-Kullagra, Durgapur Sadar, Lengura, Kharnai, and Rongchati will be developed as a special tourism hub.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 22, 2026 13:31 UTC