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
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

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