Mild heatwave sweeps Dhaka, 13 other districts
The heatwave is likely to persist on Monday before easing on TuesdayA mild heatwave is currently affecting 14 districts, with Dhaka among them, and is expected to persist on Monday, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). Meteorologists classify a temperature range between 36 and 38 degrees Celsius as a mild heatwave, while 38-40 degrees Celsius is considered a moderate heatwave. If temperatures rise to 40-42 degrees Celsius, it is termed a severe heatwave. Readings above 42 degrees Celsius are classified as an extreme heatwave. In the last 24 hours, the highest recorded temperature in the country was 37.7 degrees Celsius in Rajshahi’s Baghabari.
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March 16, 2025 22:16 UTC
Eid sales yet to take off for Gulistan’s street vendors
Like many other street vendors, Imran is hoping for an upturn in sales towards the end of Ramadan, when low-income shoppers typically leave Dhaka. While in Dhaka for other errands, he stopped by to buy Eid clothes for his children before heading back home. At the same time, makeshift roadside stalls and small kiosks also prepare for their own share of the Eid market, catering to low-income shoppers. 'WORST SALES IN YEARS'Every year, Eid sales at these stalls usually gain momentum around the middle of Ramadan. "I won’t get another chance to come back before Eid, so I brought money from home specifically for Eid shopping.
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March 16, 2025 21:52 UTC
New Zealand Crush Pakistan By Nine Wickets
New Zealand Crush Pakistan By Nine Wickets Seifert's explosive innings and dominant bowling clinch T20 series opener for New Zealand. New Zealand dispatched Pakistan with ease, clinching victory by nine wickets during the first T20I at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, on March 16, 2025. Duffy wasted no time either, sending Hasan Nawaz back without scoring as well, leaving Pakistan reeling at 0 for 2. Eventually, Pakistan's batting lineup crumbled under pressure, resulting in their lowest T20 score on New Zealand soil, besting their previous record of 101 runs, set back in 2016. New Zealand’s bowlers, especially Jamieson and Duffy, set high expectations with their performance, making it clear they will be formidable foes going forward.
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March 16, 2025 20:02 UTC
Militants, extremists will take advantage if elections are delayed, says Mirza Fakhrul
The BNP leader says murder, injury, and rape are reaching extremesMilitants, extremists will take advantage if elections are delayed, says Mirza FakhrulBNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said if the general elections are held late, the “fascist” forces will rise again. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who is visiting Bangladesh amid reform initiatives and demands for national elections, met with members of the National Consensus Commission and seven political parties, including the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, on Saturday. The BNP leader said elections would be held once the necessary reforms are implemented swiftly. Fakhrul said: “We saw in the past that the longer elections are delayed, the more opposing forces—fascist forces—will rise will rise to challenge the pro-Bangladesh forces. “Various institutions, organisations, and their workers are coming out to the field with their demands.”Arguing in favour of holding early national elections, Fakhrul said: “The sooner the elections are held, the sooner the people’s representatives come to parliament.
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March 16, 2025 16:16 UTC
CPD spots concerns about exports over Trump’s tariff policy
“There is a risk of falling in the United States and there could be a negative impact on demand. As a second reason, he said: “Many economists are saying that this kind of 'tariff war' will have a negative impact on global growth. This will have a negative impact on the US growth as well. The CPD has proposed reforms in the National Board of Revenue, or NBR, on the budget recommendation. These reforms include the creation of a modern revenue structure, digitisation, creating a harmonised tax policy, and hassle-free taxation.
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March 16, 2025 15:54 UTC
Fabric warehouse in Chattogram’s Terry Bazar catches fire
A fire has broken out at a fabric warehouse in Terry Bazar, one of Chattogram’s largest wholesale clothing markets. Md Abdullah, deputy assistant director of the Fire Service, said that six units from three fire stations were working to contain the blaze. "The fire broke out on the first floor of a building housing shops and warehouses. The cause of the fire and the extent of damage are yet to be determined," he said. The incident has caused distress among shoppers in the busy commercial hub, which is experiencing high footfall due to the Ramadan shopping season.
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March 16, 2025 14:57 UTC
Abrar’s mother wants swift execution of High Court verdict
She pleads for the cessation of “such deadly politics” on campuses of higher educational institutionsRokeya Khatun, the mother of slain BUET student Abrar Fahad, has called for the prompt execution of the High Court verdict in the case over her son’s murder in 2019. On Sunday, she said: “I’ve only one demand now - execute the verdict swiftly.”Earlier in the day, the High Court upheld the death sentences for 20 people and life imprisonment for five others for Abrar’s murder. The bench of Justice AKM Asaduzzaman and Justice Syed Enayet Hossain delivered the verdict after reviewing the death references and appeals from the defendants. The incident sparked outrage across the university, leading to a campus-wide ban on student politics. Following arguments from both sides, the trial court delivered a verdict on Dec 8, 2021, sentencing 20 people to death and five others to life imprisonment.
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March 16, 2025 14:36 UTC
Army frees Pran Gopal Datta’s daughter from office siege after 6 hours
In the afternoon, the university’s proctor, Sheikh Farhad, said: “Pran Gopal sir’s daughter works here. Prof Gopal served as vice-chancellor of the university, formerly known as Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, or BSMMU, from 2009 to 2015. The university was officially renamed Bangladesh Medical University last Thursday. Upon receiving reports of the incident, officers from Shahbagh Police Station and army personnel arrived at the scene around 1:30pm. None of our leaders or activists went to Bangladesh Medical University,” he told bdnews24.com.
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March 16, 2025 13:37 UTC
Business, investment to take centre stage during chief adviser’s China visit
In preparation for the four-day visit starting on Mar 26, Yunus met with Chinese ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Sunday. "The chief advisor is scheduled to visit China on Mar 26, and ahead of this, he held discussions with the Chinese Ambassador today." The chief advisor has previously proposed that Chinese solar companies shift their production to Bangladesh, as China faces numerous global trade barriers. During the visit, Yunus will deliver a speech at Peking University, where he will be awarded an honorary degree. "One of the key goals of this visit is to explore how Chinese factories can be relocated to Bangladesh.
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March 16, 2025 11:30 UTC
Body of missing child found near cemetery after 3 days in Narsingdi
Police have recovered the body of a 3-year-old boy near a cemetery in Narsingdi Sadar Upazila, three days after he went missing. His family had reported him missing on Mar 13, when he disappeared from outside their home in the Shilmandi Bilpar neighbourhood. Locals made the grim discovery after noticing a foul odour near the burial ground, Masud said. Family members later identified the body. “The child’s body has decomposed, but there are no visible signs of injuries,” he noted.
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March 16, 2025 09:46 UTC
Man wanted for multiple murders shot dead in Khulna
He had reportedly been shot in the head, according to policeA man facing multiple murder charges has been shot dead in Khulna, police said. The incident occurred near Bagmara Bridge on Markazul Ulum Madrasa Road around 11:30pm on Saturday, according to Khulna Police Station chief Howladar Sanwar Hossain Masum. The dead man was identified as 40-year-old Shahinul Haque Shahin, the son of Abdur Rashid from Daulatpur's Kartikkul area. Shahin’s body has been sent to the Khulna Medical College morgue for an autopsy. Police launched a raid later on Saturday to track down those involved in Shahin’s murder, according to Masum.
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March 16, 2025 05:20 UTC
China to crack down on stock market fake news as AI spurs misinformation, says state media
Artificial intelligence has become a new tool for creating and spreading misleading information to con investors or manipulate stocks, the Shanghai Securities News saidChina to crack down on stock market fake news as AI spurs misinformation, says state mediaChina's securities watchdog will step up monitoring fake information in the stock market and work with the police and cyberspace regulators to crack down on those who disseminate false news, which is being made easier by AI, official media reported on Saturday. Regulators will "hit early, hit hard, and hit at the heart" of the issue, the Securities Times said. Artificial intelligence has become a new tool for creating and spreading misleading information to con investors or manipulate stocks, luring investors with the prospect of getting rich quickly, the Shanghai Securities News said in a separate article. The Securities Times said the China Securities Regulatory Commission would be more pro-active in dispelling stock market rumours by issuing clarifications and would strengthen investor education and guidance to "enhance investors' ability to spot" fake information. The reports by the Securities Times and the Shanghai Securities News coincide with the March 15 annual World Consumer Rights Day, which has become a major television and social media event in China to promote consumer protection.
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March 16, 2025 02:56 UTC
Trump launches large-scale strikes on Yemen's Houthis, at least 31 killed
US Central Command/Handout via REUTERSUS President Donald Trump launched large-scale military strikes against Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Saturday over the group's attacks against Red Sea shipping, killing at least 31 people at the start of a campaign expected to last many days. Trump also warned Iran, the Houthis' main backer, that it needed to immediately halt support for the group. Strikes also targeted Houthi military sites in Yemen's southwestern city of Taiz, two witnesses in the area said on Sunday. The Houthis say the attacks are in solidarity with Palestinians over Israel's war in Gaza with Hamas militants. STRIKES ACROSS YEMENThe strikes on Saturday were carried out in part by fighter aircraft from the Harry S Truman aircraft carrier, which is in the Red Sea, officials said.
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March 16, 2025 02:38 UTC
UN chief warns cutting Rohingya aid in Bangladesh would be an ‘unmitigated disaster’
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that reducing humanitarian aid for the Rohingya refugees, who rely entirely on such assistance, would lead to an “unmitigated disaster”. The UN chief highlighted that the resources available for refugees in 2024 would be reduced by 40 percent in 2025. “With the announcement of cuts in financial assistance, we are facing the dramatic risk of reducing food rations for the Rohingya refugees." "Until now, I urge the international community not to reduce the support to Rohingya refugees, they must step up and guarantee your wellbeing." "I am here to shine a global spotlight on the plight – but also the potential of the Rohingya refugees."
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March 15, 2025 22:12 UTC
Mild heatwave sweeps over five districts as temperatures soar on the first day of Chaitra
Temperatures are set to drop, with light to moderate rain expected by the end of this weekMild heatwave sweeps over five districts as temperatures soar on the first day of ChaitraA mild heatwave swept across five districts of Bangladesh on Saturday, the first day of the Bengali month of Chaitra. “The intensity of the heatwave is likely to decrease from Monday,” Meteorologist AKM Nazmul Haque told bdnews24.com. Bangladesh Meteorological Department, or BMD, said in its regular bulletin on Saturday that a mild heatwave was sweeping over Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajganj, Kushtia, and Rangamati districts, which may persist. The forecast for the next 24 hours indicated that daytime temperatures could slightly rise while nighttime temperatures may remain unchanged. Other parts of the country are expected to remain dry with occasional partial cloud cover.
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March 15, 2025 20:44 UTC