Planned zakat distribution can reduce poverty in 10-15 years: PM

Tarique says govt has taken steps to make zakat management more effective, target-oriented
7 March 2026, 19:55 PM

Compressor explosion at Aricha Ferry Terminal kills one

Five injured; BIWTC property damaged in Manikganj blast
7 March 2026, 19:32 PM

Coast guard intensifies patrols to prevent fuel smuggling to Myanmar

Coastal residents asked to report suspicious activity via hotline 16111
7 March 2026, 19:32 PM

Japan hammer India 11-0 in Women's Asian Cup mismatch

The one-sided romp left Japan top of Group C with a maximum six points having beaten Taiwan 2-0 to start their title bid.
7 March 2026, 19:24 PM

Trump threatens to escalate bombing as Iran vows no surrender

"Today Iran will be hit very hard!" Trump posts on his Truth Social media platform
7 March 2026, 18:59 PM

Essa brace puts Fortis back on top

Gambian forward Essa Jallow scored a brace as a 10-man Fortis FC beat defending champions Mohammedan Sporting 2-1 in Cumilla on Saturday to reclaim the top spot in the Bangladesh Football League.
7 March 2026, 18:56 PM

Former DU student held over playing Mujib's March 7 speech in Chankharpul

Police cite ban on Awami League activities as reason for apprehension
7 March 2026, 18:43 PM

Police intervenes to stop 'music ban' in a Chapainawabganj village

Mosque committee says they took the measure without understanding legal implications
7 March 2026, 18:34 PM

Bangladesh team in Perth, 'focused for next game'

Bangladesh’s campaign in the AFC Women's Asian Cup continued with a quick turnaround as the team travelled from Sydney to Perth on Saturday following their match against North Korea the previous day.
7 March 2026, 18:33 PM

Looking back: India vs New Zealand in T20 World Cup history

There is history that weighs in the Black Caps' favour: New Zealand is yet to lose to India in tournament history.
7 March 2026, 17:42 PM

Qatar resumes LNG loading, tanker bound for Bangladesh: Bloomberg

The tanker Lebrethah departed Qatar's Ras Laffan export terminal on Friday with an increased draft level, indicating a loaded cargo, and is heading toward Bangladesh
7 March 2026, 17:24 PM

New Zealand ready to break Indian hearts in final: Santner

Santner's side will face India on Sunday in Ahmedabad with over 100,000 home fans expected to fill the Narendra Modi Stadium.
7 March 2026, 17:10 PM

Seven key developments in economy last week

The following is a recap of those major stories as covered by Star Business
7 March 2026, 17:04 PM

Iran says launched 'massive' drone strikes at Israel, US bases

Targets include American bases and occupied territories
7 March 2026, 16:35 PM

No fuel shortage, energy minister says amid panic buying

Two fuel vessels due to arrive in Bangladesh on March 9, says Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku
7 March 2026, 16:31 PM

Flight disruptions persist as 346 intl flights cancelled at Dhaka, Ctg airports in 8 days

20 flights cancelled at HSIA today; Ctg airport reports 12 cancellations amid Middle East airspace closures
7 March 2026, 15:49 PM

Health minister's surprise visit finds doctors absent at Narsingdi health complex

Instructs authorities to ensure presence of all doctors during office hours
7 March 2026, 15:31 PM

Dubai airport says 'partially' resumed operations

Dubai airport, the world's busiest for international traffic, said Saturday it was partially resuming services shortly after it suspended operations
7 March 2026, 15:14 PM

Iran president says country will not surrender to Israel, US

Israel and the United States launched strikes against Iran on February, 28 killing the Islamic republic's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and triggering a regional conflict
7 March 2026, 14:30 PM

Home minister vows 'fresh parliamentary culture', cites first-time BNP MPs

Salahuddin says orientation and rule-based training aim to remove past 'bad precedents'
7 March 2026, 14:20 PM