lanet trapped record heat in 2025: UN

GENEVA, March 23, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The amount of heat trapped by the Earth reached record levels in 2025, with the consequences of such warming feared to last for thousands...

WTI crude oil prices up following Trump ultimatum on Iran

TOKYO, March 23, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Benchmark US oil contract WTI was up Monday after US President Donald Trump gave Iran a 48-hour ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz...

25 ships unload fuel at Ctg port in 22 days of March

CHATTOGRAM, 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...

PM mourns causalities in Cumilla train-bus collision, other accidents

DHAKA, March 22, 2026 (BSS) - Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the casualties caused by a train-bus collision in Cumilla, as well as other...

Bangladesh’s Culture of Impunity: A Structural Crisis for the Rule of Law, Human Rights, and the Democratic State System

Delwar Jahid//In Bangladesh, the culture of impunity has long posed a grave challenge to state governance, the protection of human rights, and the rule of law. Despite recurring allegations of political violence,...

Philosopher Ibn Taymiyyah’s Theological Thought: Modern Warfare and the Bleeding of Hearts By Delwar Jahid

On the eve of the Eid festival, I suddenly traveled from Canada to Boston in the United States. It was a departure from the routine cycle of daily life—an entirely...

A look at celebrations for Eid al-Fitr around the Edmonton, in photos

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Philosopher Ibn Taymiyyah’s Theological Thought: Modern Warfare and the Bleeding of Hearts By Delwar Jahid

Clouds and hills draw thousands of tourists in holiday rush in Bandarban

By Saikat Das BANDARBAN, March 22, 2026 (BSS) – Eid holidays unfold as a perfect blend of joy, togetherness, and an irresistible urge to travel—and this year, the allure of the...

Terrorists and Revolutionaries: The Fine but Crucial Difference

In today’s world, the terms terrorist and revolutionary are often used interchangeably, but philosophically and practically, they are very different. Understanding this distinction is not just academic—it shapes how societies...

Cultural Heritage of Bangladesh

Cultural Heritage of Bangladesh by Dr. M. Kamrul Hasan Joint Director, Rural Education and Social Development, BARD Introduction Bengal is the largest delta in the world. The history of Bangladesh is old. Bangladesh is an young...

‘Shalish’-Mediation in Rural Bangladesh

by Delwar Jahid// Introduction :Generally the word shalish means mediation in Bangladesh society (Huq: 1998). The concept of shalish refers to a method of dispute resolution, and is considered to be...

Eid Holiday Crowds Flood Tourist Spots and Parks in Bhol

Eid tourists crowd Bhola’s riverfront resorts, boosting joy, business, and security measures. Photo : BSS BHOLA, March 23, 2026 (BSS) - A surge of tourists has turned the entertainment and tourism...

Entertainment venues in capital draw huge Eid holiday crowds

DHAKA, March 22, 2026 (BSS) – On the second day of Eid-ul-Fitr, the festive mood showed no sign of fading as people continued to pour out in large numbers to...