Five Iranian women's players granted humanitarian visas in Australia

The announcement came after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had spoken to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese about the Iran women's soccer team in Australia following reports that the players had requested asylum.
10 March 2026, 08:47 AM

Iran bets on endurance, energy disruption to outlast US, Israel

IRGC holds firm control, direct strikes, strategy, targets
10 March 2026, 08:40 AM

Airlines begin to hike fares due to higher fuel prices, shares stabilise

War uncertainty takes toll on Asia travel and tourism
10 March 2026, 08:35 AM

War on Iran: latest developments

Iran's Revolutionary Guards in response said they would "determine the end of the war" and not the Americans
10 March 2026, 08:32 AM

Trump vows Iran war will 'end very soon'

The war had sent stock markets slumping and oil prices soaring on Monday as Tehran, under new leader Mojtaba Khamenei, fired a fresh barrage of missiles at its Gulf neighbours and signaled that the strategic Strait of Hormuz would likely remain closed
10 March 2026, 08:25 AM

US designates Afghanistan as 'state sponsor of wrongful detention'

President Donald Trump in September signed an executive order that created the blacklist, similar to designations by the United States on terrorism
10 March 2026, 08:20 AM

Bangladesh face Asian reality

“At times, it feels like a boxer entering a fight with one arm tied behind his back," Bangladesh coach Butler said after Uzbekistan clash.
10 March 2026, 08:00 AM

Forex reserves in focus as global oil price surges

With the government struggling to manage growing panic over fuel amid the US-Israel war on Iran, the key commodity surged beyond $100 a barrel yesterday, raising fresh concerns for highly import-dependent Bangladesh.
10 March 2026, 02:56 AM

One sent to jail over rape, blackmail in Feni

Victim filed case on Sunday night
10 March 2026, 01:15 AM

Refused fuel before iftar, customer returns to stab worker at Sylhet petrol pump

Filling station owners call strike across Sylhet division in protest
10 March 2026, 01:05 AM

Different agendas for Bangladesh, Pakistan

With the Pakistan team in town for Bangladesh’s first ODI assignment in more than four months, both sides have begun preparations in Dhaka and are heading into the three-match series chasing different agendas.
10 March 2026, 01:00 AM

From chaotic build-up to T20 Kings

What started as a tournament overshadowed by political drama and uncertainty eventually delivered thrilling cricket, unforgettable moments and a historic triumph for the hosts.
10 March 2026, 01:00 AM

Two die after LA Plaza fire in Mirpur

Victims succumb to injuries at Suhrawardy Hospital
10 March 2026, 00:58 AM

Iran war could shake Bangladesh economy 'like an earthquake'

When tensions escalate among global and regional powers, the shockwaves ripple through oil markets, shipping lanes, labour migration routes, and financial systems, reaching economies thousands of kilometres away.
10 March 2026, 00:00 AM

From Pakistani living rooms to South Asia’s reels feed: The meme-ification of Rooh Afza

Once a cult sitcom character, she is now Instagram and TikTok royalty across Pakistan, India and Bangladesh
9 March 2026, 23:56 PM

Russia wins 'dream' first Paralympic gold since 2014

Russia won its first Winter Paralympic gold medal under its own flag since 2014 as skier Varvara Voronchikhina was crowned women's super-G standing champion on Monday in Cortina.
9 March 2026, 23:00 PM

Sri Lanka call off Afghanistan series in UAE due to Mideast war

Sri Lanka have indefinitely postponed a six-match white-ball series against Afghanistan that was due to start in the United Arab Emirates this week, an official said on Monday.
9 March 2026, 22:44 PM

Private depots, lighter vessel operators warn of fuel crisis

Private container depots and operators of lighter vessels have urged the government to ensure an uninterrupted supply of diesel to keep export and import activities running smoothly.
9 March 2026, 22:31 PM
9 March 2026, 21:37 PM

Dhaka stocks bounce back

The benchmark index of the Dhaka bourse surged 132 points to 5,141 today
9 March 2026, 21:18 PM