Weight-loss medication linked to lower risk of drug addiction: study

The massively popular drugs known as GLP-1 agonists could even halve people's risk of dying from a range of harmful substances, according to the research published in the BMJ journal on Thursday
5 March 2026, 08:47 AM

US Senate backs Trump on Iran strikes, blocks bid to limit his war powers

Prolonged war could affect November mid-term elections
5 March 2026, 08:35 AM

History beckons India as England seek ‘perfect game’

India, bidding to become the first team to successfully defend the ICC T20 World Cup title, face an England side hoping to play a “perfect game” in their semifinal at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium today.
5 March 2026, 08:30 AM

Nepal votes in key post-uprising polls

Queues began at dawn on the streets of the capital Kathmandu and in the usually sleepy eastern town of Jhapa
5 March 2026, 08:27 AM

Tackling war fallout: Govt eyes power rationing to conserve energy

The government is preparing to conserve energy and possibly introduce power cuts and rationing as global fuel supplies remain under stress due to the ongoing Middle East war.
5 March 2026, 02:53 AM

Contractual appointments: Where is the administration heading?

When the newly elected government assumed office, expectations were high that the civil administration would undergo a genuine restructuring -- different from the reshuffles of recent years.
5 March 2026, 02:17 AM

Child rights groups express concern over 7-yr-old's murder in Sitakunda

The incident highlights growing threats to children’s safety, they said
5 March 2026, 00:52 AM

Two injured in blast at AC repair shop in Dhaka

Victims treated at DMCH's emergency dept
5 March 2026, 00:43 AM

Roberto Baggio: The man who died standing

He was not weeping. His head was not dramatically bowed. His body did not collapse. Yet around him unfolded one of football’s most poetic tragedies. At its centre stood Roberto Baggio.
5 March 2026, 00:30 AM

Bangladesh to open embassy in Argentina: Foreign minister

Two sides identify priority areas for enhanced cooperation
5 March 2026, 00:20 AM

Allen blitz leads New Zealand to crushing win over S Africa and T20 WC final

Finn Allen smashed an unbeaten 100 off 33 balls as New Zealand romped to their target in only 12.5 overs.
4 March 2026, 22:56 PM

Action if waste collection fee exceeds Tk100: DSCC administrator

Registration fee for burial at DSCC graveyards and cremation reduced from Tk1,000 to Tk500, he says
4 March 2026, 22:42 PM
4 March 2026, 22:41 PM

US Treasury chief says 15% global tariff likely implemented this week

Tariff hike expected as US rebuilds trade policy
4 March 2026, 22:00 PM
4 March 2026, 21:50 PM

e-Health Card: What is it and how will it benefit you?

All medical records will be stored permanently on the card
4 March 2026, 21:48 PM

Jansen fifty lifts South Africa to 169-8 against New Zealand

Marco Jansen hit an unbeaten 55 to lift South Africa from a precarious 77-5 to 169-8 against New Zealand in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday.
4 March 2026, 21:47 PM

Series win over Pakistan can lift Bangladesh in ICC ODI rankings

Bangladesh have a chance to climb to ninth in the International Cricket Council (ICC) ODI rankings if they beat Pakistan in the upcoming three-match series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, scheduled from March 11 to 15.
4 March 2026, 21:29 PM

‘Time poverty’ limiting Bangladesh's growth: experts

Speakers at seminar, organised by MJF, say despite massive contribution, women's work largely unrecognised
4 March 2026, 21:19 PM

India are rightly favourites: Brook

Harry Brook conceded on Wednesday that India were favourites to win the T20 World Cup on home soil, but warned them that England's "perfect performance" was "just around the corner".
4 March 2026, 21:11 PM