Monthly Archives: March 2026

Bangladesh seeks US waiver to import 600,000 tonnes Russian diesel

Bangladesh has formally requested a temporary sanctions waiver from the United States to import Russian diesel, officials said on Monday. The request comes as ongoing turmoil in the Middle East continues to disrupt global energy supplies and put pressure on fuel availability in many countries. According to energy ministry officials, Dhaka has asked for a waiver similar to the one …

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Tanker with 27,300 tonnes diesel from Malaysia to arrive at Chittagong Port

A tanker named PVT Solana, carrying 27,300 tonnes of refined diesel from Malaysia, is scheduled to arrive at Chittagong Port today, Monday. The vessel is expected to anchor at the port’s outer anchorage today after completing the required formalities. It is likely to berth at the Dolphin Jetty tomorrow, Tuesday. Chittagong Port Secretary Syed Refayet Hamim confirmed the development, stating …

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Ticket sales worth millions, but how accurate are the claims?

Confusion Reigns Over Eid Film Box Office Collections in Dhallywood Dhaka — Eight days after the release of this year’s Eid films, conflicting reports on ticket sales continue to create confusion across Bangladesh’s film industry, known as Dhallywood. Film-related social media groups and pages are circulating widely varying figures for the same movies. For certain films, some sources claim earnings …

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US crude benchmark rises above $100 at open, Brent above $115

Oil Prices Surge Past Key Thresholds as Middle East War Drags On: WTI Tops $103, Brent Climbs Above $115 New York/London — Global oil prices jumped sharply on Monday, with the main US benchmark rising more than three percent to once again surpass USD 100 per barrel, while international Brent crude climbed above USD 115, as traders saw no immediate …

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Trump says Iran has undergone ‘regime change’

Trump Claims US-Israel War Has Achieved ‘Regime Change’ in Iran, Hints at Imminent Deal as Oil Tankers Prepare to Sail Through Strait of Hormuz Washington — US President Donald Trump declared on Sunday that the ongoing US-Israel war against Iran has already delivered regime change, even as he expressed confidence that a new deal with Tehran could be reached soon. …

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Israel Passes Controversial Death Penalty Law Targeting Palestinians Convicted of Deadly Attacks

Jerusalem — Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, on Monday passed a highly controversial law making the death penalty the default punishment for Palestinians in the occupied West Bank convicted of fatal attacks classified as terrorism. The legislation, approved by a vote of 62-48 (with one abstention), was championed by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and his Otzma Yehudit (Jewish Power) …

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6 weeks, 3 missed paychecks and hourslong lines: Here’s what the shutdown has looked like for agents and passengers

Partial Government Shutdown Wreaks Havoc on U.S. Airports as TSA Staffing Crisis Deepens During Spring Break Travel Rush A partial government shutdown that has restricted funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has triggered widespread chaos at airports nationwide, dramatically worsening security lines during one of the busiest spring break travel seasons in recent years. The shutdown began on …

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