Hadi murder: Prime accused Faisal Karim and associate arrested in India

Investigators say they fled Bangladesh via Meghalaya border and were detained by the STF
8 March 2026, 19:57 PM

All universities to remain closed from tomorrow

Decision taken to reduce electricity and fuel consumption amid current global situation, says education ministry
8 March 2026, 19:45 PM

Fuel prices not increasing before Eid: Transport minister

Rabiul pledges no disruption in Eid travel or increase in ticket prices
8 March 2026, 19:40 PM

Playing Mujib's March 7 speech: 3 former DU hall leaders sent to jail

Sheikh Tasnim Afroz Emi, Asif Ahmed Shoikot, and Abdullah Al Mamun named in anti-terrorism case
8 March 2026, 19:35 PM

Red-hot Samson powers India to 255-5 against NZ in final

Put in to bat, India capitalised on a 98-run opening stand between Sanju Samson (89) and Abhishek Sharma (52) to rack up 255-5.
8 March 2026, 19:25 PM

Rakibul one step from becoming Bangladesh’s first UCI Level-2 cycling coach

Bangladesh national cycling champion Rakibul Islam is set to become the country’s first Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Level-2 certified cycling coach.
8 March 2026, 19:23 PM

NCP launches women's platform 'Nari Shakti'

Three-member leadership committee announced; will eventually expand to 41 members
8 March 2026, 19:08 PM

Butler backs young Bangladesh to be ‘brave and bold’ against Uzbekistan

Consecutive defeats have left both sides’ hopes hanging by a thread, but victory will give them a fighting chance to advance as one of the two best third-placed teams from the three groups. 
8 March 2026, 18:10 PM

Stocks plunge 4.42%, biggest single-day slide since 2020

Bangladesh’s stock market today recorded its steepest single-day decline in six years amid concerns over energy supply linked to the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran in the Middle East.
8 March 2026, 18:00 PM

Six crude bombs recovered near judges’ entrance at SC

Bomb disposal unit safely defuses explosives
8 March 2026, 17:51 PM

Govt honorarium for imams, other religious leaders to be launched on March 14

Monthly allocation will be provided for places of worship
8 March 2026, 17:46 PM

Rooh Afza: The making of a South Asian icon

How a ruby red summer tonic from 1906 became the most beloved iftar drink across Bangladesh, India and Pakistan
8 March 2026, 17:45 PM

BB to overhaul loan classification system from 2028

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has introduced a forward-looking framework requiring banks to anticipate credit losses, rather than wait for borrowers to default
8 March 2026, 17:01 PM

Chinese firm to invest $15.34 million at Bepza Economic Zone

Flourish Garments Bangladesh Co Ltd, a China (Hong Kong)-based company, will invest $15.34 million to set up a high-end garment manufacturing factory at the Bepza Economic Zone (Bepza EZ) in Mirsharai, Chattogram.
8 March 2026, 16:36 PM

Govt declares March 18 a public holiday

Offices to remain closed between Shab-e-Qadr and Eid-ul-Fitr; essential services exempt
8 March 2026, 16:18 PM

Sports ministry to financially support triathlete Mariya’s Ironman Championship dream

Bangladesh’s first female triathlete Ferdousi Akter Mariya is set to receive financial assistance from State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque to compete in the Ironman 70.3 Championship in France this September.
8 March 2026, 16:13 PM

Six fuel vessels arrive in Ctg, easing energy supply fears

Five more vessels, carrying LNG, LPG and diesel, are en route to Bangladesh
8 March 2026, 16:11 PM

‘Let’s go to war’: PM’s remark briefly catches staff off guard

Tarique Rahman was referring to the daily challenges of governing and nation-building, Press Wing says
8 March 2026, 16:05 PM

Inflation crosses 9% for the first time in nine months

Non-food inflation also rose during the month, reaching 9.01 percent from 8.81 percent in January
8 March 2026, 15:58 PM