‘Lord of the Rings’ director Peter Jackson to receive honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes 2026

Jackson is widely regarded as one of the defining filmmakers of contemporary fantasy cinema. His “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy (2001–2003) became a global phenomenon, earning nearly $3 billion at the box office and winning 17 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for “The Return of the King”.
6 March 2026, 14:28 PM

Priyanka Chopra to present at the 98th Academy Awards

The global star joins a list of presenters that includes Robert Downey Jr, Anne Hathaway, Paul Mescal, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Will Arnett, according to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
6 March 2026, 14:15 PM

13 years after Taqi murder, family demands action on stalled case

Mourners gather at Narayanganj grave, calling for completion of investigation and submission of charge sheet
6 March 2026, 14:09 PM

‘A real footballing lesson’: Butler on Bangladesh’s heavy loss to North Korea

“We played an absolutely fantastic team today, probably one of the best, if not the best, in Asian football," said the Bangladesh coach.
6 March 2026, 13:39 PM

Vote counting underway after Nepal's post-Gen Z uprising election

Rapper-turned-mayor Balednra Shah ahead, early trends show
6 March 2026, 13:38 PM

BNP launches training workshop for lawmakers ahead of first parliament session

Tarique Rahman inaugurates two‑day programme in Gulshan party office
6 March 2026, 13:21 PM

Pakistani man says Iran forced him into plot to kill Trump

DOJ accused Asif Merchant of trying to recruit people in US
6 March 2026, 13:11 PM

Trump says not currently mulling US troops in Iran

It will be a 'waste of time', he tells NBC
6 March 2026, 12:47 PM

Japan approves stem-cell treatment for Parkinson's in world first

Therapies expected to reach patients within months
6 March 2026, 12:46 PM

10 injured in 'gas explosion' in Turag

5 in critical condition, say doctors
6 March 2026, 12:43 PM

Table tennis legend Linu to receive Independence Award

Linu becomes the 15th sportsperson to receive the honour.
6 March 2026, 10:33 AM

North Korea prove too strong for Bangladesh

Bangladesh struggled to replicate the proactive approach they had shown against China in their opening game.
6 March 2026, 10:20 AM

The first World Cup final: Two footballs, 300 bayonets and a death threat

The final of the first FIFA World Cup was not just a match—it was a nerve-wracking battle between two neighboring rivals: Uruguay and Argentina. Held at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, on July 30, 1930, that match remains etched in the annals of football history.
6 March 2026, 08:30 AM

Litton, Afif back for Pakistan series to stabilise middle order

Bangladesh have brought Litton Das and Afif Hossain back into the ODI fold for the upcoming series against Pakistan, starting on March 11, as middle-order failures saw Jaker Ali Anik, Shamim Hossain and Nurul Hasan Sohan get dropped.
6 March 2026, 07:30 AM

Dhaka-Sylhet Highway: Land acquisition delays threaten project timeline

Many local landowners feel they are not being compensated fairly
6 March 2026, 02:40 AM

Flash flood fears grow as dyke works miss deadline in Sunamganj, Netrakona

76 percent of the work had been completed by the deadline, say BWDB officials
6 March 2026, 02:32 AM

Eid journey: Slow progress on Elenga flyover threatens severe congestion

Many travellers from 21 districts will use the Dhaka-Tangail-Jamuna Bridge highway, widely known as the gateway to the north.
6 March 2026, 02:24 AM

230 flights cancelled since Feb 28 at Dhaka airport following Middle East airspace restriction

Suspension by Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, and Jordan disrupts international flight operations
6 March 2026, 00:59 AM

Panchagarh AL leader dies shortly after bail

Deceased was organising secretary of Debiganj upazila AL
6 March 2026, 00:51 AM

Resurgence in red

There is a difference between facing an established champion and confronting a wounded giant hungry to reclaim lost ground.
6 March 2026, 00:30 AM