Iran Guards say can fight 'intense war' for six months

Here are the latest events in the Middle East war
8 March 2026, 09:09 AM

Sensational Shopna rewriting the rules

Long before she played a key role in Bangladesh securing the inaugural SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship in Thailand earlier this year, the teenage goalkeeper from Mymensingh had already become a phenomenon on rural football grounds.
8 March 2026, 09:00 AM

Iran war threatens prolonged hit to global energy markets

The outlook poses a global economic threat and a political vulnerability for US President Donald Trump leading into the midterm elections, with voters sensitive to energy bills and unfavorable to foreign entanglements.
8 March 2026, 08:44 AM

One week into Iran war, the dangers for the US and Trump multiply

Crisis has ​quickly widened into a regional conflict
8 March 2026, 08:26 AM

Trump rejects settling war with Iran, raises notion of eliminating all its potential leaders

The war has roiled global ⁠markets and oil ​prices have hit multi-year highs
8 March 2026, 08:12 AM

Beyond the boundary

For many years, women’s involvement in cricket in Bangladesh was largely confined to playing on the field. Recently, however, a new pathway has emerged as women step into officiating roles, proving that their contribution to the sport can extend further.
8 March 2026, 08:00 AM

[PART 1] World Cup goal wonders: From an 11-second storm to a 13-goal epic

From 1930 to 2022, a total of 2,720 goals have been scored in 964 matches across 22 editions of the FIFA World Cup. Yet among those thousands of strikes, some are far more than mere statistics – they are enduring stories etched into football folklore.
8 March 2026, 04:12 AM

Men, money and muscle still guard the gates of politics

The vision of an inclusive democracy, forged on the streets during the July uprising, has collided with a formidable structural wall.
8 March 2026, 03:11 AM

Chelsea deny 10-man Wrexham Hollywood finish in FA Cup thriller

Chelsea twice came from behind to deny Hollywood-owned Wrexham a fairytale FA Cup triumph on Saturday, edging past the second-tier side 4-2 in a captivating contest to reach the quarter-finals.
8 March 2026, 02:53 AM

3 hurt as bombs explode at Cumilla Kali temple, nearby areas: police

Injured receive primary treatment at hospital, says Kotwali OC
8 March 2026, 01:43 AM

Scuffle breaks out in front of Shahbagh Police Station over playing March 7 speech

DU student beaten after being accused of being an activist of banned organisation BCL
8 March 2026, 01:34 AM

Hamza's quick return allays Bangladesh's worries

Bangladesh midfielder Hamza Choudhury made an earlier-than-expected return from injury as he featured for Leicester City in their EFL Championship clash against Ipswich Town on Saturday.
8 March 2026, 00:27 AM

Student leader beaten to death at Jhenaidah fuel station

Argument over fuel quantity led to a scuffle
8 March 2026, 00:12 AM

MFS emerges as fast-growing remittance channel

bKash alone handled Tk 20,000 crore in remittances last year. While the growth was substantial, the amount of remittance sent using MFS was only 5 percent of the total.
8 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Ticket prices and hotel tariffs skyrocket ahead of T20 World Cup final

Ticket prices for Sunday's Twenty20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand have soared on the black market, with fans shelling out more than 15 times the original rate as demand overwhelmed supply ahead of the title clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
7 March 2026, 23:42 PM

Tarique vows equal rights for men and women in Bangladesh

Issues message on the eve of Int’l Women’s Day
7 March 2026, 22:46 PM

Panic buying drains filling stations

Energy minister assures people of adequate stock, supply
7 March 2026, 22:30 PM
7 March 2026, 22:20 PM

Trader stabbed to death 'over extortion' in Cox’s Bazar

Drives on to arrest accused, police say
7 March 2026, 22:09 PM

Teen girl murder in Narsingdi: Stepfather admits killing daughter

Victim had been gang-raped by four men on February 10
7 March 2026, 21:35 PM