SAN FRANCISCO, United States, March 27, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A US federal judge on Thursday suspended sanctions imposed by President Donald Trump's administration on Anthropic, saying the measures likely violated the law in punishing the AI powerhouse for expressing unease about the Pentagon's use of its technology. In the northern district of California, Judge Rita Lin granted Anthropic's request for a preliminary injunction in its suit against the government, freezing a presidential order that barred all federal agencies from using Anthropic technology. The ruling also suspends a Pentagon designation of Anthropic, the creator of the Claude AI model, as a national security supply-chain risk.

Photo : PIDDHAKA, March 27, 2026 (BSS) - The Bangladesh mission in Rome has observed the country's Independence and National Day with due dignity, highlighting the Liberation War's legacy and strengthening Bangladesh-Italy ties through diplomatic engagements and cultural programmes. Messages from the President, the Prime Minister, the Foreign Minister and the State Minister for Foreign Affairs were read out, while a documentary on Independence Day was screened. Director General for Asia and Oceania at the Italian Foreign Ministry Ambassador Alessandra Schiavo attended as special guest. Ambassador Schiavo emphasised enhancing cooperation in trade, education, disaster management and defence and stressed facilitating skilled migration from Bangladesh through legal channels. The event also featured a "Bangladesh Corner" showcasing traditional sarees and handicrafts, while guests were served Bangladeshi and Italian cuisine.

DHAKA, March 27, 2026 (BSS)- Bangladesh face strong India in their ultimategroup B match to decide the group champions in the SAFF U-20 Championshipscheduled to be held at National Football Stadium in capital Mal,, Maldivestomorrow (Saturday). Bangladesh have confirmed their last four spot of the Championship afterIndia registered an overwhelming 3-0 victory over Pakistan in their openinggroup stage, a result that ensured both India and Bangladesh progress to thesemifinals. Pakistan, meanwhile, were eliminated after suffering back-to-backdefeats in the group stage. Bangladesh in their group opening match defeated Pakistan by 2-goals,courtesy of brace by USA-based striker Ronan Sullivan. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semifinals to be heldon April 1 while the final of the tournament is slated for April 3 at thesame venue.

Photo : CollectedDHAKA, March 26, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh High Commission in Port Louis today celebrated the country's 55th Independence and National Day with due dignity, highlighting strong bilateral ties and Bangladesh's economic progress. The High Commission hosted a reception at the Islamic Cultural Centre in Port Louis, attended by President of Mauritius Dharambeer Gokhool as the chief guest, along with senior government leaders and members of the diplomatic corps. In his remarks, he highlighted Bangladesh's strong economic growth, noting the establishment of over 100 economic zones and opportunities for foreign investment, including in tourism projects such as Sabrang in Cox's Bazar. The event was attended by ministers, parliamentarians, diplomats, business leaders and members of the Bangladeshi community. The day's programme began with the hoisting of the national flag at Bangladesh House.

Trump had earlier denied he was desperate for a deal to end the war, despite the Islamic republic's cool response to an American peace plan and fears the spike in oil prices would fan inflation. Trump later told a cabinet meeting Iran had allowed 10 oil tankers passage through the Strait of Hormuz -- through which about a fifth of world oil and gas pass -- to show it was serious about talks. Oil prices fell more than one percent Friday, though that only partially pared the previous day's surge amid growing anxiety that the conflict will last far longer than first thought. Investors are also increasingly sceptical about the messaging from the White House, with Trump often flipping between threats and talk of peace. And South Korea said it will roll out a $17 billion "wartime" supplementary budget and expand fuel tax cuts.

Photo : PIDCHATTOGRAM, March 27, 2026 (BSS) - A ship carrying 62,150 tons of wheat from the United States arrived at the outer berth of Chattogram port today. The wheat shipment on the ship will be divided as follows: 37,290 tons will be unloaded at Chattogram port, and the remaining 24,860 tons will be offloaded at Mongla port. Sources said a total of 467,884 metric tons of wheat have arrived in the country through a government-to-government (G2G) agreement. Under this agreement, 237,845 metric tons and 230,039 metric tons of wheat have been imported separately. The country's annual wheat demand is approximately 70 lakh tons, while domestic production is around 10 lakh tons.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan spoke at the International Strategic Communication Summit (STRATCOM) 2026 held today in Istanbul. Photo : BSSDHAKA, March 27, 2026 (BSS) – Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan today stressed the importance of credible communication, strong democratic institutions and free media to ensure stability in the evolving global order. He made the remarks while speaking at the International Strategic Communication Summit (STRATCOM) 2026 held today in Istanbul. He also outlined Bangladesh’s ongoing reform priorities, including strengthening democratic institutions, ensuring media freedom and developing an independent media regulatory framework. The minister reiterated that the solution to information disorder lies in a balanced, institutional approach—rejecting both censorship and unchecked chaos.

BANDUNG, Indonesia, March 27, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Two Bengal tiger cubs born inIndonesia's Bandung Zoo last year have died from a viral infection, aconservation official told AFP on Friday. The cubs, two males named Huru and Hara, were born last July to tigressJelita, who remains in good health. According to the conservation agency of West Java province, the cubs wereinfected at birth with the Feline Panleukopenia virus (FPV), which can sickenwild and domestic cats and is particularly dangerous for young animals. The cubs had suffered from diarrhoea, vomiting and lethargy in the daysbefore they died. The Bandung Zoo in West Java has been closed for months due to what officialshave described as internal management problems.

State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington D.C. West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Puerto Rico US Virgin Islands Armed Forces Americas Armed Forces Pacific Armed Forces Europe Northern Mariana Islands Marshall Islands American Samoa Federated States of Micronesia Guam Palau Alberta, Canada British Columbia, Canada Manitoba, Canada New Brunswick, Canada Newfoundland, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada Northwest Territories, Canada Nunavut, Canada Ontario, Canada Prince Edward Island, Canada Quebec, Canada Saskatchewan, Canada Yukon Territory, CanadaZip Code

The group elaborated on its themes including the horror of the human body, family, trauma and LGBTQ+ cinematic narratives (textual and subtextual). Ducournau’s first movie, Raw (2016), functions simultaneously as a cannibalistic body horror and a coming-of-age drama. Naturally, she followed this up with the Palme d’Or winner Titane, another body horror film that transitions into a touching drama about gender, sexuality and chosen family. Adrien experiences a model of both healthy and toxic masculinity in the father of his adopted persona, Vincent (Vincent Lindon). At the conclusion of the film, as Adrien gives birth with the caring assistance of Vincent, a harmonious relationship between flesh and machine is finally realized.

Bangladesh’s Independence and National Day have been observed in Toronto. Photo: PIDDHAKA, March 27, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh’s Independence and National Day has been observed in Toronto with due fervour and festivity as the Consulate General organised day-long programmes and a reception attended by members of the Bangladeshi community. A reception was later held at a local conference venue, bringing together prominent members of the Bangladeshi community from across the Greater Toronto Area and beyond. In his remarks, the consul general paid tribute to the martyrs, freedom fighters and women who made supreme sacrifices for the country’s independence. As part of the 55th anniversary celebrations, the Consulate General will host another reception on April 2 in honour of the consular corps in Toronto.

Photo : PIDDHAKA, Mar 27, 2026 (BSS) - Fisheries and Livestock State Minister Sultan Salahuddin Tuku today directed authorities to swiftly recover nearly seven acres of encroached land at the Bangladesh National Zoo, according to a PID handout. Earlier at around 11 am, the state minister entered the zoo like a regular visitor, purchasing a ticket himself to inspect firsthand whether there was any mismanagement at the zoo and understand the actual situation. During the nearly two-hour stay, Tuku inspected various animal enclosures, the veterinary care centre and the medicine storage facility. During the visit, the state minister instructed concerned officials to improve cleanliness, seating arrangements and facilities for visitors. Among others, the state minister's Private Secretary Md Abubakar Sarker, Zoo Director Dr Mohammad Rafiqul Islam Talukdar, Curator Dr Md Atikur Rahman, and other concerned officials were present during the visit.

“The way through which attempts were made in the past to humiliate Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and deny his contribution and work has proven that Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman is certainly an inevitable character in the Liberation War of Bangladesh,” he said. Highlighting the role of Ziaur Rahman in proclamation of country’s independence, Tarique Rahman, also BNP chairman, said that Ziaur Rahman did not declare independence suddenly. “But, later, we saw many attempts to humiliate Shaheed Ziaur Rahman. There is no way to hide the fact that Shaheed Zia is an inevitable character of the Liberation War,” he added. At the outset of his speech, Tarique Rahman paid rich tributes to all martyrs of the Liberation War of 1971 and expressed gratitude to national leaders, including the declarer of independence, Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman.

Reading time: about 5 minutesAuthor's note: This column is typically written collectively by Cornell Dining Student Workers. ), demand more than the portions we’re allowed to give (you don’t need seven drumsticks, I promise) and ask for refunds (?!). Then, both student workers and our boss agree on this notion that my goals are aligned with Cornell Dining’s goals. Cornell Dining makes decisions and then insists we were on the same page all along. Cornell Dining Student Workers Cornell Dining Student Workers is a student-led platform amplifying the lived experiences and voices of Cornell’s dining workers.

Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}}Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.