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Crime & Justice
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Bangladesh
A tie with a lot on the line
Debutant Bangladesh are set to face Uzbekistan, the side closest to the women in red and green in terms of rankings in their group, in a Group B encounter of the AFC Women's Asian Cup at the Perth Rectangular Stadium today, with a number of achievements in sight.
9 March 2026, 08:00 AM
US energy chief defends waiver of Russian oil sanctions for India
Blames fear for higher gas prices; says temporary waiver for Russian oil to India eases market pressure
9 March 2026, 06:39 AM
Patuakhali-Dhaka route: Navigability crisis disrupts launch movement
Continuous siltation has created sandbars at several points along the route, including near the Patuakhali launch terminal, hampering normal vessel movement
9 March 2026, 06:20 AM
Demand surges for traditional puffed rice during Ramadan in Barishal division
Women in 21 villages keep earthen ovens burning from dawn to dusk
9 March 2026, 06:16 AM
Oil prices surge 20% on supply fears as US-Israeli war with Iran expands
Oil bounds above $100 a barrel
9 March 2026, 06:11 AM
Explosion at US embassy in Oslo may have been deliberate attack: police
The US embassy in Oslo was hit by a loud explosion early on Sunday
9 March 2026, 05:56 AM
Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader?
Mojtaba has never held a formal government role
9 March 2026, 05:28 AM
Tech-facilitated violence: Women survivors forced to navigate a flawed system
The violence was set in motion not by a weapon but by a smartphone.
9 March 2026, 01:53 AM
'Bumrah is a once-in-a-generation bowler’
India captain Suryakumar Yadav heaped praise on pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah after India’s historic 96-run victory over New Zealand in the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup yesterday.
9 March 2026, 01:17 AM
11-party alliance leaders were defeated through ‘election engineering’: Nahid
Attends NCP divisional iftar in Barishal
9 March 2026, 01:01 AM
India crush New Zealand to win third T20 World Cup title
India thrashed New Zealand by 96 runs to become the first team to defend their T20 World Cup title and win a record third crown in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
8 March 2026, 23:18 PM
Four to five garment factories may struggle to pay Eid bonus
Four to five garment factories may face difficulties paying workers’ salaries and bonuses ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr due to financial constraints, a vice-president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) said today.
8 March 2026, 22:11 PM
Trade bodies seek government guidance on energy outlook
Leaders of six trade bodies, mainly representing the textile and garment sectors, today urged the government to inform businesses about the current energy supply situation, as the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region may further aggravate the country’s energy crisis.
8 March 2026, 22:00 PM
BNP show-causes Ramna leader for case against NCP’s Nasiruddin Patwary
Written explanation sought in 48 hours
8 March 2026, 21:57 PM
India smash records in one-sided final
India wreaked havoc at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad yesterday, smashing a plethora of records on their way to clinching a record third T20 World Cup title with a 96-run victory in an utterly one-sided final against New Zealand. From piling up a record 255 for five to bundling out New Zealand for 159 in 19 overs, the co-hosts made the Black Caps look like an ordinary team at the largest-capacity cricket stadium in the world.
8 March 2026, 21:54 PM
8-year-old girl found dead near neighbour’s house in Tangail
Police suspect strangulation; one detained for questioning
8 March 2026, 21:53 PM
Three sentenced to two and a half years in jail for killing 20 dogs in Dhaka
Court convicts trio under Animal Welfare Act
8 March 2026, 21:29 PM
BGMEA seeks clarity from US on duty-free access mechanism under trade deal
US ambassador responded that USTR was currently working on the matter
8 March 2026, 21:02 PM
Iftar by the bay
Potluck parties and shared meals at Patenga beach, Karnaphuli riverbanks becoming a Ramadan trend in Chattogram
8 March 2026, 20:43 PM
Fast fashion garments pile up in South Asia as Middle East conflict grounds planes
Shipments of garments for Zara owner Inditex and other major clothing retailers are stranded at airports in Bangladesh and India, according to three manufacturers, as the conflict in the Middle East forces airlines such as Emirates and Qatar Airways to cancel flights.
8 March 2026, 20:42 PM