RIYADH, March 20, 2026 (BSS/SPA) - Muslims across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia performed Eid-ul-Fitr prayer this morning, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, with massive congregations at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, led by senior officials and scholars. Following a month of fasting and prayer, worshippers gathered in large numbers from the early morning hours at designated mosques throughout the Kingdom's cities, governorates, and villages. The prayers, held shortly after sunrise, were accompanied by ‘Eid takbeers’ (praises to Allah) and joyous celebrations nationwide.

Photo: BSSDHAKA, March 20, 2026 (BSS) - The holy Jumatul Wida, the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, was observed across the country today with due solemnity and religious fervour. The biggest Jumatul Wida congregation was held at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in the capital. Besides, Muslim devotees across the country have joined Juma prayers in congregations at different mosques on the day. Khateebs and Ulema delivered sermons highlighting significance of the Jumatul Wida before offering the prayers. Marking the day, special prayers were offered at mosques seeking peace, progress and prosperity of the nation and the Muslim Ummah as a whole.

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HANOI, Vietnam, March 20, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The cost of petrol rose more than 20 percent in Vietnam on Friday after the government announced an overnight hike amid fears of oil and gas shortages caused by the Middle East war. Southeast Asian countries have borne the brunt of surging diesel prices following strikes against energy infrastructure in Iran and the Gulf states. In Myanmar, prices at the petrol pump increased about 30 percent from Thursday into Friday. AFP journalists saw long queues of vehicles at a petrol station near Mandalay as motorists rushed to fill their tanks. Thailand also saw prices of fuel shoot up this week, as the government announced higher diesel rates on Wednesday.

MEXICO CITY, March 20, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Mexico denounced the death of a national held in custody by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as "unacceptable" on Thursday and demanded a "thorough investigation." "He died of a presumed suicide, however, the official cause of his death remains under investigation," ICE said in a Wednesday statement. Mexico will take the "necessary diplomatic steps" and pursue "all available legal avenues" to support the family, the ministry added. Perez-Jimenez was transferred into ICE custody on February 21, and at intake denied any behavioral health issues or concerns and answered "no" to all suicide screening questions, according to ICE. "ICE is committed to ensuring that all those in custody reside in safe, secure and humane environments," the agency added.

Between March 17 and 19, a total of 1,09,025 vehicles crossed the Padma Bridge compared to 100,802 vehicles during the same period in 2025. During the three days, toll collection amounted to Taka 12.58 crore, up from Taka 12.078 crore in 2025. On the Jamuna Bridge, a record 51,384 vehicles crossed the bridge on March 18, surpassing the previous year’s peak of 48,368 vehicles. Toll revenue for the day reached Taka 3.518 crore, compared to Taka 3.462 crore in 2025. Despite the increased traffic compared to 2025, no major accidents or significant traffic jams were reported.

In response to this shift, PitPat introduces its latest challenge, “A Kilometer a Day,” designed to help users establish sustainable exercise routines through simple, achievable daily goals. The “A Kilometer a Day” challenge runs from March 10 to March 20, spanning a total of 10 days. PitPat founder Kevin Zhang commented:“We designed ‘A Kilometer a Day’ to show that fitness doesn’t have to start with intense training—it can begin with small, consistent steps. Challenges like “A Kilometer a Day” divide larger objectives into manageable tasks, making them psychologically easier to commit to and complete. As the digital fitness ecosystem continues to evolve, online racing is becoming a vital link connecting users, devices, and long-term exercise habits.

The holy Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Saturday," Religious Affairs Minister and National Moon SightingCommittee President Kazi Shah Mofazzal Houssain (Kaikobad) told reporters after the meeting of the National Moon Sighting Committee yesterday. The main jamaat of the Eid-ul-Fitr will be held at the National Eidgah on the High Court premises here at 8.30am. Khatib of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, Mufti Muhammad Abdul Malek, will lead the prayers at the National Eidgah. The Eid jamaat at the National Eidgah will be held under the auspices of DSCC. A congregation of holy Eid-ul-Fitr will be held at 8:00 am at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.

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PM for sharing joy of Eid with allPrime Minister Tarique Rahman. “Let’s be inspired by the ideals of Ramadan and share the joy of Eid with each other,” the Prime Minister said in a televised message this evening on the occasion of the Eid-ul-Fitr. “May the joy of Eid reach every home, every family and everyone,” he added. The Prime Minister said, “On the occasion of the Eid-ul-Fitr, I extend my greetings to the people of the country”. He also conveyed heartfelt greetings and Eid Mubarak to the Muslim Ummah in Bangladesh and across the world.

A routine highway journey has turned deadly in Mymensingh’s Bhaluka as a passenger bus spiralled out of control, triggering a chain collision before slamming into a roadside electric pole, leaving two people dead and around 30 others injured. The accident occurred around noon on Friday in front of Tafrid Cotton Mill near Kluber Bazar on the Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway, according to Bhaluka Bharadoba Highway Police chief Mehedi Hasan. The dead have been identified as Mushi Akter, 40, wife of Jalal Uddin from Trishal Upazila, and an unidentified man nearly 60 years old. Mushi died on the spot while the injured were taken to Bhaluka Upazila Health Complex, where the elderly man succumbed to his injuries, police said. Atiqur Rahman, senior station officer of Bhaluka Fire Service, said five to six of the rest 30 injured are in a critical state.

The government has denied the allegations and says it only orders removal of unlawful content and the RTI law continues to follow a principle of "maximum disclosure and minimum exemptions." The latest controversy surrounds a one-line amendment to the RTI law that came into force in November with the new privacy law, called the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, and excludes any "personal information" from release. India's law ministry and the Department of Personnel and Training, which has responsibility for the RTI law, did not respond to Reuters queries on the challenges. New Delhi-based journalists' group, The Reporters' Collective, is among those challenging the law in the Supreme Court, saying in its court filing it would hamper effective reporting. The group told the court in its filing the Indian law would "force citizens and journalists to self-censor to avoid massive penalties."

Photo: BSSBARGUNA, March 20, 2026 (BSS) – Chief Whip of the Jatiya Sangsad Nurul Islam Moni has said that parliament cannot be effective without the opposition party as it is the centre of all democratic activities. It was his first visit to his home district Barguna after assuming office as the Chief Whip of the Jatiya Sangsad. He stressed on the coordinated role of the government and the opposition party to keep the parliament effective and vibrant. The chief whip said that the parliament is basically a place of representation of the people, where the active role of the opposition party is very important. Earlier on his arrival at the circuit house, the Chief Whip was received by the district administration, police superintendent and party leaders.

Photo : BSSCHATTOGRAM, March 20, 2026 (BSS): State Minister for Railways Habibur Rashid emphasized the need for strict measures to enhance the quality of train services and prevent black marketing. During a visit to the Chattogram Railway Station, the State Minister mentioned that modernization efforts are currently in progress. In response to concerns about train accidents and safety, the State Minister assured that steps are being taken to ensure the safety of train travel. The government has a special development plan for the Chattogram Railway Station, according to the State Minister for Railways. State Minister Habibur Rashid also interacted with passengers at the railway station, discussing their experiences and providing directions to improve passenger service.