Trump extends ceasefire to give Iran more time to negotiate
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US-Israel war on Iran
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US-Israel war on Iran
US imposes new sanctions against suppliers of weapons to Iran
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US-Israel war on Iran
Don’t blame any party unilaterally over Ctg clash: Home minister
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Parliament
PM tells newspaper owners he monitors media, acts on reports
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Governance
Baby cries in courtroom as mother sent to jail; granted bail after several hours
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‘Gupto’ replaces ‘student’ in graffiti, sparks Chhatra Dal-Shibir clash at Ctg City College
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Bangladesh’s foreign debt stands at $78 billion as of Feb: Finance minister
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Parliament
New batch of World Cup tickets to go on sale
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Cricket
Taka begins losing value against dollar amid Middle East crisis
The interbank exchange rate stood at Tk 122.49 per US dollar, up from Tk 122.43 a day earlier
9 March 2026, 20:30 PM
3 killed, 9 injured in bus-motorcycle collision in Ctg’s Fatikchhari
Identities of deceased yet to be confirmed, say police
9 March 2026, 20:23 PM
Sri Lanka name Kirsten as head coach
He replaces Sanath Jayasuriya, who stepped down after Sri Lanka's disappointing campaign at the recent Twenty20 World Cup.
9 March 2026, 20:18 PM
Fuel shortage halts Sandwip-Ctg speedboat services
Thousands stranded as island’s key transport link shuts down amid octane crisis
9 March 2026, 20:13 PM
5 additional IGPs sent on forced retirement
At least 49 police officers sent into retirement since August 5, 2024, ministry data shows
9 March 2026, 20:00 PM
Twenty-three players sent off after mass brawl in Brazilian Cup final
Twenty-three players were sent off after the match ended following a mass brawl during Brazilian club Cruzeiro’s 1-0 win over Atletico Mineiro in the Campeonato Mineiro final on Sunday in Belo Horizonte.
9 March 2026, 19:59 PM
Don’t buy edible oil in panic: commerce minister
Current oil stock is enough to meet demand, the minister says after meeting with importers, millers
9 March 2026, 19:57 PM
Hadi murder: Bangladesh awaits consular access to suspects held in India, says Shama Obaed
Extradition possible under treaty if identities are confirmed, state minister for foreign affairs says
9 March 2026, 19:56 PM
Fuel rationing at Bhairab depots leaves hundreds of tankers waiting in queues
Three depots supply fuel to dealers in 10 districts
9 March 2026, 19:46 PM
Dhaka mourns deaths of two Bangladeshis in Saudi Arabia, condemns attacks
Foreign ministry urges restraint and calls for urgent steps to de-escalate Middle East tensions
9 March 2026, 19:44 PM
BB orders banks to keep digital payments running during Eid
The directive covers major payment channels, including ATMs, POS terminals, QR code payments, internet banking, online e-payment gateways and MFS
9 March 2026, 19:41 PM
HC rejects bail of accused in The Daily Star office attack case
Bail petition rejected as it was not properly presented before HC bench, says deputy attorney general
9 March 2026, 19:24 PM
Govt reinstates former DMP official Kohinoor Mian, cancels 2011 dismissal
Reinstatement approved after court disposal of related criminal cases
9 March 2026, 19:17 PM
BB raises repatriation limit to Tk 100 crore
Previously, the limit was Tk 10 crore, with most cases requiring prior approval
9 March 2026, 19:09 PM
Prof FM Siddiqui appointed BMU VC
He served on the medical board for Khaleda Zia
9 March 2026, 18:45 PM
Threads that refuse to fade
The exhibition, titled The Handloom Tradition of Bangladesh, opened on March 8 at Bengal Shilpalay in Dhanmondi. Organised by the Bangladesh Handloom Board with support from the Bengal Foundation, the nine-day programme combines a curated exhibition with a small fair celebrating the country’s weaving heritage.
9 March 2026, 18:28 PM
Bangladesh Bank appoints observers to four banks
The four are: National Bank, Al-Arafah Islami Bank, Premier Bank, and IFIC Bank
9 March 2026, 17:53 PM
Woman dies after C-section at Gazipur hospital, relatives vandalise facility
Family alleges surgical error at private clinic in Sreepur; authorities launch probe
9 March 2026, 17:48 PM
DGME orders closure of medical and dental colleges from tomorrow
Will remain closed until end of Eid vacation, says circular
9 March 2026, 17:26 PM
Middle East crisis triggers 335 flight cancellations at Dhaka airport since Feb 28
33 flights cancelled today
9 March 2026, 17:22 PM