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THE THIRD VIEW
10 years of grief for Tonu’s parents, an unanswered question for the nation
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News
Bogura-6 by-polls: BNP's Rezaul Karim Badsha wins with 133,931 votes
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National Election 2026
BNP’s Mahmudul Haque Rubel wins Sherpur-3 election
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National Election 2026
Israel seeks Lebanon talks after bombardments threaten Iran truce
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World
New local govt bills allow indefinite administrators under special circumstances
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Parliament
Opposition alleges vote rigging in Bogura-6, Sherpur-3; parliament sees sharp exchanges
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Parliament
Rana rips through Karachi as Peshawar seal record win
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Cricket
BNP heading down the same path of fascism: Jamaat Ameer
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Parliament
Clubs in agreement over playing DPL after meeting with BCB
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Cricket
Valverde strikes late as Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo
Federico Valverde's heavily deflected 95th-minute drive snatched injury-hit Real Madrid a 2-1 win at Celta Vigo in La Liga on Friday.
7 March 2026, 09:34 AM
Nepal's rapper-turned-politician looks set for landslide win
Balendra Shah looked set to win by a landslide in parliamentary polls, but with counting still far to go
7 March 2026, 09:26 AM
Rising US fuel prices risk sparking domestic wildfire for Trump
The price hike comes at a politically sensitive time for President Donald Trump as midterm elections approach, hitting voters hard.
7 March 2026, 08:52 AM
Israel backing Iranian Kurdish plans to seize Iran border areas, sources say
Trump said it would be 'wonderful' if Kurds launch insurgency
7 March 2026, 08:46 AM
Trump demands Iran's 'unconditional surrender,' complicating diplomatic paths
Iran's president says countries have begun mediation efforts
7 March 2026, 08:36 AM
US Treasury secretary hints at lifting more Russian oil sanctions
The US-Israel war on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory attacks across the Gulf region have upended the world's energy and transport sectors, virtually halting activity in the Strait of Hormuz
7 March 2026, 08:31 AM
Men's, Women’s DPL uncertain as stagnation continues
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is yet to solve the ongoing club cricket crisis as both the men’s and women’s Dhaka Premier League (DPL) are facing uncertainty.
7 March 2026, 08:30 AM
Slot relieved as Liverpool bounce back with Wolves revenge mission
Arne Slot admitted he was relieved that Liverpool's rollercoaster season left him with a good feeling for once after their 3-1 win at Wolves in the FA Cup fifth round on Friday.
7 March 2026, 08:10 AM
Venezuela inflation hit 475% in 2025, the world's highest level
Driven by a tightening of US sanctions in the lead up to the ouster of leader Nicolas Maduro.
7 March 2026, 07:43 AM
At least 1,172 civilians in Iran have been killed in attacks: Rights group
Here are the latest events in the Middle East war
7 March 2026, 07:35 AM
‘Chilli powder rubbed on wounds, dirty water forced down their throats’
Relatives of mob beating victims in Munshiganj share ordeal
7 March 2026, 00:26 AM
Economy of the hills: Where women rule the market
Across the three hill districts of Bandarban, Rangamati, and Khagrachhari, women are the visible driving force of local commerce
7 March 2026, 00:24 AM
RSP ahead in 110 constituencies in Nepal election with three confirmed seats
Counting for the House of Representatives continues
7 March 2026, 00:10 AM
Zidane's final act
Like the heroes of ancient Greek tragedies -- triumphant, revered, yet ultimately undone by a single moment of human weakness -- the night of July 9, 2006 at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium felt like a modern retelling of a timeless drama. And at the centre of it stood one man: Zinedine Zidane, both the story’s unrivalled hero and its tragic villain.
7 March 2026, 00:05 AM
The speech that emboldened us all
Those of us who were there at the Ramna Race Course on that day have our own personal memories. Reminiscing them still warms our blood and generates that special feeling of pride that automatically holds our heads high.
7 March 2026, 00:00 AM
A stark reminder of the quality gap
Bangladesh's women’s football team suffered a heavy 5-0 defeat to a dominant DPR Korea side in their second Group B match of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 in Sydney on Friday. The loss was a harsh reminder of the vast gap between Bangladesh and Asia’s top footballing nations, echoing a similar defeat nine years ago.
7 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Leaders of nearly 20 student organisations join iftar on DU campus
Dhaka University Journalists Association (DUJA) arranged the event
6 March 2026, 23:42 PM
India's Bumrah only 'human' says Phillips ahead of T20 World Cup final
New Zealand will be ready to pounce if India's bowling star Jasprit Bumrah falters in the T20 World Cup final said all-rounder Glenn Phillips on Friday.
6 March 2026, 23:05 PM
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