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

Laporta stopped Messi Barca return to avoid power struggle: Xavi

The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner left Barca for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 and then two years later moved to MLS side Inter Miami.
9 March 2026, 17:17 PM

ICT appoints two prosecutors, accepts resignation of another

Law ministry issues gazette notification confirming appointments and resignation
9 March 2026, 17:15 PM

Biman likely to resume Dubai, Abu Dhabi flights from March 11

Services to Doha, Sharjah, Kuwait and Dammam remain suspended until further notice
9 March 2026, 17:11 PM

Dhaka court denies bail to 3 in case over playing Mujib’s March 7 speech

Case filed under Anti-Terrorism Act after Shahbagh incident
9 March 2026, 17:09 PM

Abdus Salam Bepari steps down as Dhaka WASA MD

Resignation comes as CID probes allegations of money laundering, acquiring assets in US and Canada
9 March 2026, 17:06 PM

Govt working to extradite Hadi murder suspects from India: Home minister

Cautions against describing every recent incident as 'mob violence'
9 March 2026, 16:54 PM

Bangladesh women conclude maiden Asian Cup campaign with Uzbekistan loss

Peter Butler-coached team responded strongly towards the end of the half, mounting sustained pressure and creating a couple of promising opportunities.
9 March 2026, 16:01 PM

Joint forces claimed control of Jungle Salimpur after drive: Ctg range DIG

Two security camps to be set up as operation continues; key suspect Yasin escapes
9 March 2026, 15:54 PM

Address structural challenges to revive private sector-led growth: business leaders

Macroeconomic stabilisation remains a central priority as the economy continues to grapple with elevated inflation, tightening credit conditions and persistent pressures in the external sector, they said
9 March 2026, 15:51 PM

Civil society calls for NHRC ordinance to be approved to safeguard continuity

NHRC Chairperson Justice Moyeenul Islam Chowdhury said the newly formed commission assumed office about four weeks ago and is keen to work closely with civil society organisations
9 March 2026, 15:48 PM

DC conference to be held in Dhaka from May 3–6

Tarique Rahman will inaugurate the four-day conference at Osmani Memorial Auditorium
9 March 2026, 15:10 PM

Fire at multistorey building in Mirpur doused

23 people rescued, no casualties reported
9 March 2026, 15:03 PM