Column by Mahfuz Anam / The speech that emboldened us all
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THE THIRD VIEW
Iran war: Tehran's Mehrabad Airport hit by strikes
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Middle East
People overwhelm filling stations amid fear of supply crunch
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Bangladesh
Firewood market heats up as LPG costs stay high
7 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh
Survival odds grim for victims of gas fires
7 hour(s) ago
Accidents & Fires
War in the Middle East: latest developments
3 hour(s) ago
Israel-Iran conflict
Trump demands Iran's 'unconditional surrender,' complicating diplomatic paths
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World
Samson’s moment finally arrives
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T20 World Cup 2026
Nepal's rapper-turned-politician looks set for landslide win
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South Asia
PSG lose at home to open Ligue 1 title race
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Football
BNP lawmaker Bulu elected Mohammedan president unopposed
Barkat Ullah Bulu, a lawmaker of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has been elected president of Mohammedan Sporting Club Ltd unopposed, while 16 directors have also been elected uncontested after other candidates withdrew their nominations on Friday.
6 March 2026, 21:56 PM
Irish coach Mark Cox joins Bangladesh U-20 setup as consultant for SAFF C'ship
UEFA A-licensed Irish coach Mark Cox has been appointed as consultant coach of the Bangladesh national under-20 football team ahead of the upcoming SAFF U-20 Championship, scheduled to be held in Maldives from March 23 to April 4.
6 March 2026, 21:41 PM
Eid shopping rush triggers severe traffic gridlock around Chattogram markets
Inadequate parking, narrow roads and roadside passenger drop-offs clog key intersections
6 March 2026, 21:20 PM
BGB tightens patrols along Jashore border to prevent fuel smuggling
Temporary checkpoints set up at several important points, says BGB
6 March 2026, 21:14 PM
Govt will pursue deregulation, ease of doing business: PM says at iftar with diplomats
Tarique Rahman calls for deeper global engagement through trade, investment, technology transfer and stronger people-to-people ties
6 March 2026, 21:11 PM
Heavyweights sail through in BFL resumption
Heavyweights Bashundhara Kings and Abahani resumed the second phase of the Bangladesh Football League with victories, while some minnows stumbled as the league returned after a two-month break with matches held at four venues on Friday.
6 March 2026, 21:10 PM
Iran military spokesman says forces targeted tanker in Gulf
Vessel targeted near borders of Kuwait in Gulf
6 March 2026, 20:44 PM
Emirates expects to return to full network within days subject to airspace availability
106 return daily flights operating by Saturday
6 March 2026, 20:34 PM
Franchise deadline extended on request of interested parties: Rubaba
A Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official on Friday said that the board has extended the deadline for submitting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for franchises of the upcoming Women’s Bangladesh Premier League (WBPL) following requests from interested parties.
6 March 2026, 20:32 PM
Arsenal, Chelsea aim to avoid FA Cup upsets
Arsenal head to Mansfield and Chelsea face Wrexham in the FA Cup fifth round, with the Premier League clubs aiming to avoid embarrassing giant-killings, while Liverpool bid to avenge a painful defeat at Wolves.
6 March 2026, 20:28 PM
Gonotantrik Jukta Front demands white paper on interim govt’s tenure
Calls for investigation into corruption allegations against former advisers
6 March 2026, 20:20 PM
CID files money laundering case against Jubo League leader accused in Hadi murder
Ex‑ward councillor Tajul accused of laundering Tk 2.5 crore
6 March 2026, 20:20 PM
'Genie' Bumrah: India's yorker king who carries a billion hopes
With his ability to bowl yorkers at will, Jasprit Bumrah is India's main weapon as they hunt for their third T20 World Cup title on Sunday, and he will carry the hopes of a billion-plus fans in the cricket-obsessed country.
6 March 2026, 20:16 PM
UEFA fine Real Madrid after fan's Nazi salute
UEFA fined Real Madrid 15,000 euros ($17,000) on Friday after one of their fans performed a Nazi salute before a Champions League match last week.
6 March 2026, 20:11 PM
North Korea, China power into Women's Asian Cup quarterfinals
North Korea and defending champions China both eased ominously into the Women's Asian Cup quarter-finals on Friday, joining South Korea and hosts Australia in the last eight.
6 March 2026, 19:03 PM
‘Just a question of time’: Trump revives Cuba confrontation after Iran attack
US and Cuba have been entangled in antagonism since the mid-20th century
6 March 2026, 18:30 PM
BPC imposes daily purchase limits: How much fuel can you buy now?
Rumours trigger rush for fuel; authorities say fuel imports are continuing as scheduled and warn against hoarding
6 March 2026, 18:00 PM
Not consulted on interim govt’s international agreements: Jamaat ameer
Contradicts foreign minister’s claim of prior consent
6 March 2026, 15:44 PM
Jamaat, Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis leaders sign condolence book for Khamenei
Porwar, Mamunul visit Iran Embassy in Dhaka following deadly US-Israeli strikes
6 March 2026, 15:21 PM
Ex-rapper Balen Shah's party set to sweep Nepal election
Trends showed Oli's Communist Party of Nepal was leading in 10 seats and he was losing to Shah in his home constituency
6 March 2026, 15:16 PM