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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

In many ways, Project Hail Mary initially seemed headed in that same direction. In the end, Project Hail Mary has all the right ingredients, it just takes it time to bring them together. Luke Dolan ’27: Thumbs DownI enjoyed the experience of watching Project Hail Mary for its bold, future-facing vision of space travel and technology, but the film ultimately fell short of my expectations. Project Hail Mary asked so many questions of the viewer without providing the space to fully ponder them, to the point that the conclusion is fundamentally unsatisfying, despite the creators’ best efforts to answer their own ridiculously long list of sci-fi subplots. ‘Thumb War’ is a taste of two critics’ opinions on the same piece of media.

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TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 25, 2026--Porter Airlines is adding a new link between Hamilton and Canada's capital with the launch of nonstop service to Ottawa International Airport (YOW). View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260324664548/en/Porter connects Hamilton and Ottawa with new daily serviceService begins June 22, with two daily flights operated by Porter's 78-seat De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft. The route gives Hamilton travellers convenient access to Ottawa, while also connecting to 11 destinations through Porter’s YOW hub. Flight schedules are as follows:Route Departure Arrival Frequency Ottawa - Hamilton 8:35 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 9:43 a.m. 3:08 p.m. 2x daily Hamilton - Ottawa 10:25 a.m. 6:35 p.m. 11:29 a.m. 7:39 p.m. All times localThis follows the recent announcement of 14x weekly service between the new Montreal Metropolitan Airport (MET) and Hamilton. Additional Quotes“Porter’s addition of service to Ottawa from Hamilton International highlights the momentum we’re building in the region and the increasing demand from both business and leisure travellers.

Photo: BSSDHAKA, March 25, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh entered the gold medal race by reaching final of the compound men's team event of the "2026 Asia Cup World Ranking Tournament, Stage-1" in Bangkok, Thailand today (Wednesday). In the final, Bangladesh archery team comprising Himu Bachar, Aisharzo Rahman and Newaz Ahmed Rakib beat Bhutan by 232-228 points (60-57, 119-115, 176-171) in the semifinal. Bangladesh will now face Vietnam in the gold deciding final match on Friday (March 27). In the recurve men's team event, Bangladesh lost to Kazakhstan by 6-0 set in the quarterfinal while in the compound women's team event, Bangladesh lost to Thailand by 229-230 points in the quarterfinal. In the compound men's singles event, Bangladesh's archer Himu Bachar lost to his Indian rival Uday Kamboj 146-147 in the quarterfinal.