Liberation War Affairs Minister Ahmed Azam Khan today spoke to journalists after a meeting with government officials of different levels at Tangail Circuit House. Photo: BSSTANGAIL, March 22, 2026 (BSS) - Liberation War Affairs Minister Ahmed Azam Khan today said his ministry is working not only on issues of the Liberation War but also on those who were martyred or injured in the 2024 mass uprising. He said that Bangladesh was founded through the spirit of the Liberation War and the ministry continues to work in line with that legacy. On the issue of the Freedom Fighters’ Council, the minister stated that it should function in a democratic manner. The minister also expressed his gratitude for being entrusted with the responsibility of the ministry and pledged to carry out his duties with honesty and dedication.

Reading time: about 4 minutesUniversity employees received a federal survey on March 17 as a part of an ongoing investigation by the U.S. According to the March 17 email obtained by the Sun, the EEOC contacted current and former University employees, stating that the agency is “investigating allegations of discrimination involving Cornell University” and requesting that recipients complete a survey detailing their workplace experiences. The inquiry comes after prior federal scrutiny of the University related to antisemitism allegations. The EEOC survey, the March questionnaire includes questions about whether protests or demonstrations affected employees’ ability to access their workplace or created a threatening or disruptive environment. Cornell is among several universities facing increased federal scrutiny over antisemitism allegations, according to a March 19 report by The New York Times.

Minister for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, and Science and Technology, Fakir Mahbub Anam -File photoTANGAIL, Mar 21, 2026 (BSS): Minister for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, and Science and Technology, Fakir Mahbub Anam has called upon the political leaders and activists to remain united and demonstrate their responsible behavior to uphold public trust. BNP municipal unit of Dhanbari upazila of Tangail organized the event for the eternal peace of former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia. The minister emphasized on maintaining discipline, honesty, and responsible behavior to maintain public confidence. Local people’s representatives, political leaders and distinguished individuals from various professions were present at the program. General people of the area also spontaneously exchanged greetings with the minister and shared in the joy of Eid.

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed today spoke at a press conference at the party’s central office at Nayapaltan in Dhaka. “Independence Day has given us a distinct identity on the world map. Through the declaration of independence, achieved at the cost of immense sacrifice and bloodshed, Major Ziaur Rahman showed a new path to a disoriented nation,” he said. Rizvi outlined the detailed programmes for Independence Day. He said that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will go to the National Memorial in Savar at 5:00 am on March 26 to pay homage to the Liberation War martyrs.

Of all the contenders for Top Cadet, Jay ended up beside the person who constantly touted himself better than all others. Havoc tossed his head, flipped his tail, and lined up another kick, but Jay leaned forward and whispered into his ear. On Jay’s left, Jortica, the only full-born Calonaden in the race, sat straight and proud on her blueblood mare. “No, you don’t!” Jay shouted as he lashed out with the pommel of his sword, hitting Gilcres in the chest. Jay hung on and yanked the reins to turn Havoc back on course.

Collin Irish: I volunteered with a youth mentoring organization for a number of years and started using fairy tales as a way to help teens with emotional development. It introduces the two main characters as they compete against each other for a coveted award. I explore the male main character’s arc from impulsive to responsible and the female main character’s struggle with PTSD. But I hope the love story between the two main characters is what people remember and keep coming back to. Irish: I started writing for youth in mentoring circles.

The BNP has announced a two-day programme to mark Independence and National Day. After the president and prime minister pay tribute at the National Martyrs’ Memorial in Savar, BNP leaders will place wreaths there on behalf of the party. Speaking about the programme, BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said Independence and National Day marks one of Bangladesh's most important achievements, giving the country a distinct identity on the world map and before the international community. Rizvi noted that the BNP had already published a poster marking Independence Day and would also bring out special supplements in several national dailies on Mar 26. He added that, alongside the central programme, BNP units in districts and municipalities would organise discussion meetings and other events to mark the day, while affiliated and associate bodies would also take their own initiatives.

RAJSHAHI, March 22, 2026 (BSS)- A truck helper was killed in a road accident in Natore district on Saturday afternoon. The deceased was identified as Muhammad Lam,21,son of Azad Mia of Sirajnagar village in Daultpur upazilaof kushtia district. Officer-in-Charge of Natore Jhalmalia Highway Police Station, Mahbubur Rahman, said that in the afternoon, a broken-down truck was being towed by another truck at the time of the incident.During the process,Lam, who was assisting the operation, fell from the upper bumper of the truck. Police recovered the body and sent to the morgue of Natore Sadar Modern Hospital. Both vehicles involved in the accident have been seized, legal action is underway, the OC added.

A resolution has been introduced in the US Congress seeking formal recognition of the mass killings carried out by Pakistani forces during Bangladesh’s 1971 Liberation War as genocide. The motion was introduced on Friday in the House of Representatives by Democratic Congressman Greg Landsman of Ohio. In the proposal, Landsman calls for the Jamaat-e-Islami to be brought to justice for assisting in the atrocities, referring to the party as a “radical Islamic terrorist group”. The proposal states that during Operation Searchlight, launched on Mar 25, 1971, Pakistani armed forces and their Islamist collaborators carried out brutal attacks. Presenting the motion, Landsman said: “The Pakistani military’s 1971 campaign meets the United Nations definition of genocide.

Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid spoke to journalists today after visiting the site of the horrific bus-train collision on Paduarbazar Bishwa Road. Photo: BSSCUMILLA, March 22, 2026 (BSS)- Agriculture, Livestock and Food Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid has declared to introduce of automatic signal systems at railway crossings passing over highways in the wake of the horrific bus-train collision in the Paduarbazar Bishwa Road area of the district. Rashid said that all measures have been taken to ensure the treatment of the injured. If necessary, the critical injured will be sent Dhaka or outside the country for better treatment, he added. After inspecting the accident site, the minister went to the Cumilla Medical College Hospital to inquire about the injured and spoke to the doctors and gave instructions to further strengthen the medical activities.

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HABIGANJ, March 22, 2026 (BSS) - Four people including a woman was killed in a fatal road accident in Andiura area of Madhabpur upazila of the district this morning. Police said the accident occurred when a Sylhet-bound pickup collided head-on with a bus in the area. The pickup fell into a roadside ditch leaving four passengers of the pickup killed on the spot, police added. Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Madhabpur Thana Sohel Rana said the identities of the deceased could not be known immediately. Shayestaganj Highway Thana OC Shuva Ranjan Chakma said the bodies have been sent to Habiganj 250-bed Zilla Hospital for autopsy.

The "Terafab", a manufacturing facility based near Austin, Texas, will aim to produce one terawatt of computing power per year, Musk said. That is slightly less than the total power generation capacity of the United States, according to an industry group. Musk said the project would be run jointly by his electric-vehicle firm Tesla and his rocket company SpaceX. "That rate is much less than we would like... and we need the chips, so we're going to build the Terafab." Eventually, the project aims to make chips to support 100 to 200 gigawatts of computing power on Earth, and a terawatt in space.

PARIS, France, March 22, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Voters are to choose their mayors in top French cities Sunday, with the left battling to keep Paris and second-largest city Marseille while the far right eyes gains before next year's presidential election. Polls are to open at 8:00 am (0700 GMT) on the French mainland, with results expected to start trickling in some 12 hours later. In Paris, the race is looking tight between leftist Emmanuel Gregoire, a former deputy of outgoing Socialist mayor Anne Hidalgo, and his runner-up, right-wing ex-minister Rachida Dati. -Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) party is also hoping for better scores than in previous local polls. In the northern port city of Le Havre, declared presidential candidate Edouard Philippe is well-placed to remain mayor.

The poll risks turning into a referendum on the far-right leader herself, ahead of parliamentary elections next year. Meloni's hard-right government wants to change Italy's constitution to separate the role of judges and prosecutors and reform their oversight body. The reform would divide the CSM into two separate councils, one for judges and one for prosecutors, and create a new 15-member disciplinary court. In 2016, then-premier Matteo Renzi staked his career on a constitutional reform that voters rejected, toppling his government. This weekend's reform is highly technical and some voters admitted to being swayed more by the politics than the substance.