MADRID, March 30, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Spain's leftist government has closed Spanish airspace to US planes carrying out missions against Iran in addition to denying Washington use of its bases, the defence minister said on Monday. "The bases are not authorised, and of course neither is the use of Spanish airspace for actions related to the war in Iran," Margarita Robles told journalists, confirming a report by El Pais daily.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today inaugurated the sports allowance and sports card programmes for national athletes at the Shapla Hall. Photo: PMODHAKA, March 30, 2026 (BSS) - Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today inaugurated the sports allowance and sports card programmes for national athletes at the Shapla Hall of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) in the city's Tejgaon area. The premier inaugurated the monthly allowance programme around 10:30am by pressing a button on a laptop when an amount of Taka 100,000 was instantly transferred to each athlete's accounts through Sonali Bank's online system. On the occasion, the Prime Minister handed over sports cards to 129 athletes and honoured athletes who achieved success at the international level. The documentary also presented various plans of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman for improving athletes' living standards, creating new playgrounds, and developing talented players from the grassroots.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today joined the namaz-e-janaza of noted educationist Professor Dilara Hafiz at the south plaza of the Sangsad Bhaban. Photo: PMODHAKA, March 30, 2026 (BSS) – Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today joined the namaz-e-janaza of noted educationist Professor Dilara Hafiz at the south plaza of the Sangsad Bhaban here. “Honorable Prime Minister Tarique Rahman joined the Namaz-e-Janaza of Dilara Hafiz, wife of the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) speaker Major (retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram, at 12 noon today,” said a PMO press release. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, representatives on behalf of the President, BNP leaders and government officials paid their last homage to Dilara Hafiz after the janaza. Later, Dilara Hafiz was laid to eternal rest at the Banani Military Cemetery after the second janaza.
Namaz-e-Janaza of Dilara Hafiz, spouse of Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram, was held at South Plaza of the JS. Photo: PMODHAKA, March 30, 2026 (BSS) - The Namaz-e-Janaza of Professor Dilara Hafiz, wife of Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Speaker Major (retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, held at the JS's south plaza in the capital today. The speaker also expressed gratitude to the participants who were present at the Namaz-e-Janaza of his beloved wife Prof Dilara Hafiz. Later, Dilara Hafiz was laid to rest at the Banani Military Graveyard after her second Namaz-e-Janaza.
Symbolic PhotoDHAKA, March 30, 2026 (BSS)- Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation (BKF) willorganise Beach Kabaddi friendly matches (men's and women's) marking theIndependence Day. The players of the National Kabaddi Team, split into red and green, will takepart in the matches to be held at Palton ground in the capital. BKF President and IGP of Bangladesh Police Ali Hossain Fakir is expected topresent in the friendly matches as the chief guest.
LOCALSee photos inside The Bakery Entertainment Complex on March 23March 30, 2026, 4:55 a.m. ETDeveloper Ben Sutton inside The Bakery Entertainment Complex wine and charcuterie bar, under construction March 23, 2026. Paul Kuehnel / York Daily RecordThe Bakery Entertainment Complex on March 23, 2026. Paul Kuehnel / York Daily RecordA unisex bathoom has separate stalls at The Bakery Entertainment Complex, under construction March 23, 2026. Paul Kuehnel / York Daily RecordA historical area inside the The Bakery Entertainment Complex will feature items from the J.
March 30, 2026, 4:01 a.m. ETA former social worker who has always loved cooking is opening a restaurant at Central Market York featuring Southern cuisine. Kim Martinez has been putting the finishing touches on her business, GiGi's Country Kitchen, which is named after her grandmother, Margaret Faw. It is moving into the former Morning Glory Restaurant space. Martinez, who is from the South, said she has always enjoyed feeding her family, and she honed her skills during the coronavirus pandemic.
ETIt's time to vote for the first GameTimePA's YAIAA Girls Athlete of the Week for the spring season. Athletes were nominated by coaches, fans and staff for competitions from March 23-28. The winner will be announced on Instagram and in next week's poll story. Polls to select the week's top boys athlete can be found in a separate post on ydr.com and eveningsun.com. Previous spring winnersMarch 13-21: Katie Gable, Central York softballVote for GameTimePA's YAIAA girls athlete of the week for March 23-28
GiGi’s Country Kitchen will open March 31, and serve breakfast all day with a variety of other southern foods. GiGi’s Country Kitchen, located where Mezzogiorno was previously located in the food court, will open March 31. Dawn J. Sagert / York Daily RecordGiGi’s Country Kitchen, opening March 31, at Central Market in York City, Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Dawn J. Sagert / York Daily RecordGiGi's Country Kitchen at Central Market in York City, Saturday, March 28, 2026. Dawn J. Sagert / York Daily Record
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Dragon fruit farming boosts income, transforms Barind agriculture, offering hope to Rajshahi farmers. Once considered an exotic fruit, dragon fruit is now gaining widespread popularity due to its high market demand, attractive appearance, and profitability. According to the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), dragon fruit is a cactus species capable of surviving in arid conditions with very little water. Additional Director of the DAE, Abdul Wadud, said dragon fruit farming has proven highly profitable in the Barind tract. The greater Barind region, including Rajshahi, Naogaon, Chapainawabganj, and Natore districts, has witnessed notable success in dragon fruit cultivation.
MUMBAI, India, March 30, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane aimed a dig at Cricket Australia after $2.7 million all-rounder Cameron Green was unable to bowl as they opened their IPL season with defeat. Green was snapped up by three-time champions Kolkata in the December auction for 252 million rupees to become the most expensive overseas buy in Indian Premier League history. The Kolkata bowlers -- minus Australian international Green -- then took a beating as the hosts chased down their target with five balls to spare. Quizzed afterwards about not using Green as a bowling option, Rahane replied bluntly: "The question you need to ask Cricket Australia." Cricket Australia on Monday said Green has a lower back injury that "requires him to abstain from bowling for a short period".
The squeeze on supply has pushed oil and natural gas prices higher, with drastic knock-on effects for supply chains in countless industries. French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said the G7 meeting, to be held via videoconference, would include energy and finance ministers as well as central bank chiefs and the heads of other international agencies. "That is one of the reasons why we wanted to convene a G7 of finance, energy and central banks," he said. The G7, an informal grouping of the US, Canada, Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Japan, helps shape policy debates in the world's wealthiest nations. - Governments scrambling -Under increasing pressure, many governments have rolled out measures to limit the impact of supply difficulties and soaring energy prices.
