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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Across Dhaka, entertainment venues turned into lively gathering points on Sunday, with thousands of residents flocking to recreational spots to extend the joy of the festival, creating a vibrant and festive atmosphere throughout the capital. The highest footfall was recorded at the Bangladesh National Zoo in Mirpur, which drew an overwhelming crowd of visitors. At the zoo, children joyfully observed deer, monkeys, herons, crocodiles, and various animals, experiencing delight. Among the capital’s tourist attractions, the most popular was the Bangladesh National Zoo in Mirpur. Dhanmondi Lake remains one of the most attractive recreational spots during any festival or public holiday.

Photo: BSSCUMILLA, March 22, 2026 (BSS) - The identities of those killed in a train-bus collision in the district sadar have been confirmed. A total of 12 people, including two children from the same family, were killed in the incident. Sirajul Islam, 62, son of Fakir Chand Biswas of Chaugachha in Jashore, and his wife Kohinur Begum, 55, Nazrul Islam Raihan, 33, son of Md. Selim Mia of Sudharam in Noakhali; Sayeda, 9, daughter of Sirajul Doula of Lakshmipur Sadar; Md. At that moment, the speeding train rammed into the bus causing it to get stuck with the train engine.

Dhaka residents are spending hours crisscrossing the city in search of fuel, only to find most pumps dry and the few still operating overwhelmed by long, slow-moving queues. By around 1:30pm, just as he approached the pump, sales to motorbikes were abruptly halted. Multiple notices reading “octane sales suspended” were hung around the station. The crisis comes amid global concerns over fuel supply disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East and Strait of Hormuz blockade, which triggered panic buying in Bangladesh. Despite assurances of “normal supply”, long queues were seen at various Dhaka pumps during the Eid holidays.

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