Hazaribagh police arrests 32 in special drive
DHAKA, Mar 25, 2026 (BSS) – Hazaribagh Police has arrested 32 people in a day-long special drive conducted in different areas under their authority in the capital on charges of involvement in various crimes. According to police sources, 30 of the arrestees were detained on allegations of carrying and consuming drugs, while two others were arrested in warrant-related cases during the drive conducted on May 24, a DMP release said here today. Police said the operation was carried out in several locations under the police station area to maintain law and order. The arrestees were later produced before the court. Police added that such drives will continue to keep the law and order situation normal in the area.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 25, 2026 16:52 UTC
UN chief says Lebanon must not become next Gaza amid fighting
UN chief says Lebanon must not become next Gaza amid fightingUNITED NATIONS, United States, March 25, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday that fighting between Israel and Hezbollah must not condemn Lebanon to the same fate as Gaza, the Palestinian territory decimated by years of conflict. "The Gaza model must not be replicated in Lebanon," Guterres told reporters, also saying the wider war in the Middle East is "out of control," as the United States, Israel and Iran have carried out strikes for more than three weeks. And Israel must stop its military operations and strikes in Lebanon, which are hitting civilians the hardest." Beyond Lebanon, Guterres voiced alarm at the wider regional war triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February that killed the country's supreme leader Ali Khamenei. "The world is staring down the barrel of a wider war, a rising tide of human suffering, and a deeper global economic shock.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 25, 2026 16:43 UTC
Rajshahi is most modern city in country: Shahe Alam
Photo: BSSRAJSHAHI, March 25, 2026 (BSS)- State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, Mir Shahe Alam, has said that among the 12 city corporations in Bangladesh, Rajshahi City Corporation is the most modern, beautiful, green, and clean. Shahe Alam further said that the requirements of all 12 city corporations have been assessed and equipment will be supplied accordingly. He also assured that any new project needed to make Rajshahi City Corporation more beautiful would be implemented. Therefore, he urged the administrator of Rajshahi City Corporation to act as an administrator for all. The meeting was chaired by Rajshahi City Corporation Administrator Md.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 25, 2026 16:34 UTC
‘Birds Can Save the World’: 2026 Great Backyard Bird Count reaches new heights
It quickly gained popularity and expanded to Canada through Birds Canada, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bird conservation. GBBC’s early success helped inspire the development of eBird, a platform that allows people to record bird observations from anywhere in the world. In 2024 alone, more than 150 research papers were published using eBird data. “Sometimes I feel that birds can save the world,” Rodomsky-Bish said. For people who love birds, you have to love the natural world because they’re dependent on it.”Photograph of European Robin by André Turcot / Macaulay Library.
Source:Daily Sun
March 25, 2026 16:12 UTC
Jamaat chief calls for inclusive talks to navigate ‘difficult times’
Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has urged the government to convene talks with all political parties, including those outside parliament, to address what he called the country’s difficult times. On Wednesday, the eve of Independence Day, Shafiqur emphasised national unity over partisan politics. He said, “A difficult time has come in our national life. He also urged the inclusion of groups with historical roles in the Liberation War and the July Uprising. Addressing rising political violence, Shafiqur said: “The politics of violence should stop.
Source:bd News24
March 25, 2026 16:01 UTC
Envoy assures Home Minister of Swiss supports for police reform
Ambassador of Switzerland to Bangladesh, Reto Renggli, today called on Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed at Bangladesh Secretariat. Ambassador Renggli congratulated the minister on assuming his new portfolio. Ambassador Renggli assured Switzerland’s support in enhancing the capacity of Bangladesh’s police force and advancing police reforms through technical and strategic assistance. Ambassador Renggli agreed, noting that economic stability is a key driver of national progress. The minister also specifically called for strengthened cooperation from Switzerland in recovering laundered money and supporting broader reform initiatives.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 25, 2026 15:37 UTC
AI Journaling App ‘hinoto’ Launches to Help Users Build a Daily Self-Reflection Habit Through Guided Conversations
Instead of staring at a blank page, users respond to AI-generated questions tailored to their current emotional state and past conversation history. The app offers three distinct AI conversation modes, each designed for a different emotional context. Periodic insight reports and personality analyses help users spot recurring patterns in their thinking and emotions that might otherwise go unnoticed. All premium features, including the full range of AI modes and analytics, are available free for the first two weeks. Through hinoto, YONAGI aims to give people a new perspective on themselves and the world around them.
Source:Daily Sun
March 25, 2026 15:34 UTC
Two women’s bodies recovered after bus plunges into Padma at Daulatdia
The bodies of two women have been recovered after a bus lost control and plunged into the Padma River at Daulatdia Ferry Terminal in Rajbari. Rajbari Civil Surgeon SM Masud said the bodies were kept at the Goalanda Upazila Health Complex. However, their identities could not be immediately confirmed. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening, when the bus, carrying dozens of passengers, fell into the river while attempting to board a ferry at the terminal.
Source:bd News24
March 25, 2026 15:32 UTC
Passenger bus sinks into Padma River while boarding ferry at Daulatdia Ghat
Photo: CollectedDHAKA, Mar 25, 2026 (BSS)- A passenger bus lost control and plunged into the Padma River while boarding a ferry at Daulatdia Ghat in Goalanda upazila of Rajbari today. According to the Fire Service, the Dhaka-bound passenger bus of Souhardya Paribahan from Rajbari sank about 30 feet deep into the river while attempting to board the ferry at Daulatdia Ghat. The accident occurred around 5:15 pm as the bus was getting onto the ferry. The Fire Service diving team has located the bus underwater. Efforts are underway to lift the bus with assistance from BIWTA’s rescue vessel “Hamza, said the Fire Service official.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 25, 2026 15:29 UTC
Country has sufficient fuel reserves: cabinet secretary
Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Ghani briefed journalists today after a cabinet meeting at the Secretariat. Photo: PIDDHAKA, March 25, 2026 (BSS) - Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Ghani today said the government has adequate reserves of fuel oil so that the Prime Minister has instructed the concerned authorities to ensure a stable supply of fuel. He made the remarks while briefing journalists today after a cabinet meeting at the Secretariat here. The cabinet secretary said the reserve is currently sufficient. The cabinet secretary said that cabinet meetings are usually scheduled for Thursdays.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 25, 2026 15:29 UTC
Swapan for stopping 'panic buying' of fuel
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan today spoke at a press briefing held at the ministry meeting room at the Secretariat. Photo : BSSDHAKA, Mar 25, 2026 (BSS) – Highlighting the progress of the government's ongoing various development initiatives, Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan today urged all to refrain from 'panic buying' of fuel. At the same time, Swapan said, VIP protocols have been cut and initiatives have been taken to ensure austerity in government expenditure. He called upon all to prevent rumors and refrain from 'panic buying' of fuel. He mentioned the government's initiatives regarding loan waiver for small and marginal farmers, enactment of the Expatriate Welfare Foundation Act and introduction of free WiFi at airports.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 25, 2026 15:07 UTC
By the Numbers: No. 9 Men’s Hockey Faces No. 4 Denver in NCAA Regional Semifinal
Reading time: about 5 minutesThis story is part of The Sun’s 2026 NCAA Hockey Tournament Supplement. 4 Denver in a rematch of the 2024 NCAA regional final at 6 p.m. on Friday. Denver will host the regional at Blue Arena in Loveland, Colorado, home of the American Hockey League’s Colorado Eagles. Scouting the PioneersDenver head coach David Carle has often criticized the regional format of the NCAA Tournament. Denver is chock-full of NCAA Tournament experience, with 14 returning players from last year's tournament run, which ended in overtime of the national semifinal.
Source:Daily Sun
March 25, 2026 15:06 UTC
New hope for more than 5000 ureteral stent patients daily
– Innovative coating technology: A newly developed coating significantly reduces crystalline deposits (encrustations) and infections and addresses key limitations of conventional ureteral stents. A significant advance in the treatment of patients with ureteral stents was announced today by UroNova GmbH in Baiersdorf, Germany. Patients were randomly assigned to receive either a coated (study group) or uncoated ureteral stent (control group)of the same model. Neither the clinical staff nor the patients were informed about the type of ureteral stent (double-blind study). The use of the newly developed coated ureteral stent can significantly reduce these problems in terms of patient-centered care.
Source:Daily Sun
March 25, 2026 14:58 UTC
Adjourned meeting of special parliamentary committee held
Photo: Bangladesh Parliament facebook pageDHAKA, Mar 25, 2026 (BSS)- The adjourned meeting of the first session of the special committee formed by the Jatiya Sangsad was held today at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban today. Committee Chairman Jainal Abedin chaired the meeting. The meeting discussed in detail a wide range of the ordinances promulgated by the interim government. The committee decided to examine the necessity and relevance of the ordinances and place a report before the Jatiya Sangsad at the earliest. Secretary of the Jatiya Sangsad Secretariat Kaniz Mowla, Secretary of the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, and secretaries of different ministries concerned, among other officials, were present.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
March 25, 2026 14:48 UTC
LA28 Olympic design bursts with color, a nod to California superblooms
Updated March 24, 2026, 3:32 p.m. PTWhen looking for inspiration for a visual concept for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, designers looked to nature. The Olympics on Monday announced the “Look of the Games” — and it came with a burst of colors, inspired by California’s superblooms. “Every host city gets to make their mark in the movement by creating their own ‘Look of the Games,’” Edwards said. “This is a design system that brings life into the way those games are experienced.”The LA28 brandThe LA28 brand is meant “to reflect the diversity of LA stories." What to know about the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los AngelesThe LA28 Olympic Games will be held in Los Angeles from July 13 to July 30, 2028.
Source:Daily Sun
March 25, 2026 14:32 UTC