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

Anika earns first Bangladesh start as Butler reshuffles eleven for Uzbekistan clash

Butler has also brought back experienced defender Sheuli Azim in place of Nabiran Khatun, while Tohura Khatun returns to the lineup, replacing fellow forward Shamsunnahar Junior.
9 March 2026, 14:56 PM

DU student alleges assault by Chhatra Shakti activists on campus

Attackers alleged he was a BCL member, but authorities said his name isn’t on the 2024 uprising show-cause list
9 March 2026, 14:44 PM

China says opposes any targeting of new Iran leader

Israel's military has threatened to target any successor to former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed over a week ago in a first wave of US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
9 March 2026, 14:28 PM

Middle East conflict may hit remittance if prolonged, says bank owners' forum

The war began on February 28 after a US-Israel attack on Iran
9 March 2026, 14:25 PM

Body of Bangladeshi worker killed in Dubai brought home

Four Bangladeshis dead in US‑Iran war; govt urges caution for expatriates
9 March 2026, 14:22 PM

Diplomatic efforts under way to repatriate two Hadi murder suspects arrested in India: IGP

Says police not responsible for controlling political parties
9 March 2026, 13:57 PM

ASI in uniform mugged in Narayanganj, pistol snatched

Police launch hunt to recover pistol and arrest three suspects
9 March 2026, 13:48 PM

Uzbekistan eye response against ‘determined, dynamic and very quick’ Bangladesh

Uzbekistan suffered consecutive 3-0 defeats to defending champions China PR and DPR Korea.
9 March 2026, 13:39 PM

Air Force training aircraft makes emergency landing in Jashore airport due to mechanical fault: ISPR

Pilot safe and aircraft undamaged after precautionary landing on runway
9 March 2026, 13:24 PM

Pressure builds for Australia to offer Iran women's football team asylum

US-based Reza Pahlavi lent his voice to a growing chorus calling for Australia to offer the women asylum, joining politicians, human rights activists, and even "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling.
9 March 2026, 13:02 PM

Foreign minister urges stronger global action on climate, Rohingya crisis at Commonwealth meeting

Khalilur Rahman highlights climate risks, Rohingya burden and multilateral cooperation at London forum
9 March 2026, 12:44 PM

3 killed in Rajshahi road accident

Two others injured as dense fog reportedly leads to head-on crash
9 March 2026, 12:36 PM

Veteran journalism educator Prof Sakhawat Ali Khan dies at 85

Former DU journalism department chairman and CAB founding president leaves behind a long academic and civic legacy
9 March 2026, 12:20 PM