Govt honorarium for imams, other religious leaders to be launched on March 14

Monthly allocation will be provided for places of worship
8 March 2026, 17:46 PM

Rooh Afza: The making of a South Asian icon

How a ruby red summer tonic from 1906 became the most beloved iftar drink across Bangladesh, India and Pakistan
8 March 2026, 17:45 PM

BB to overhaul loan classification system from 2028

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has introduced a forward-looking framework requiring banks to anticipate credit losses, rather than wait for borrowers to default
8 March 2026, 17:01 PM

Chinese firm to invest $15.34 million at Bepza Economic Zone

Flourish Garments Bangladesh Co Ltd, a China (Hong Kong)-based company, will invest $15.34 million to set up a high-end garment manufacturing factory at the Bepza Economic Zone (Bepza EZ) in Mirsharai, Chattogram.
8 March 2026, 16:36 PM

Govt declares March 18 a public holiday

Offices to remain closed between Shab-e-Qadr and Eid-ul-Fitr; essential services exempt
8 March 2026, 16:18 PM

Sports ministry to financially support triathlete Mariya’s Ironman Championship dream

Bangladesh’s first female triathlete Ferdousi Akter Mariya is set to receive financial assistance from State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque to compete in the Ironman 70.3 Championship in France this September.
8 March 2026, 16:13 PM

Six fuel vessels arrive in Ctg, easing energy supply fears

Five more vessels, carrying LNG, LPG and diesel, are en route to Bangladesh
8 March 2026, 16:11 PM

‘Let’s go to war’: PM’s remark briefly catches staff off guard

Tarique Rahman was referring to the daily challenges of governing and nation-building, Press Wing says
8 March 2026, 16:05 PM

Inflation crosses 9% for the first time in nine months

Non-food inflation also rose during the month, reaching 9.01 percent from 8.81 percent in January
8 March 2026, 15:58 PM

Special committee formed to examine PayPal launch in Bangladesh

The government has formed a special committee to examine what is needed to launch PayPal in Bangladesh, according to a gazette notification issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on 2 March.
8 March 2026, 15:57 PM

HC grants Khairul Haque bail in 4 cases

Former chief justice can't be released from jail as he remains arrested in a corruption case
8 March 2026, 15:45 PM

No Independence Day illuminations this year as part of austerity measures: Home minister

Decision taken to avoid a potential fuel crisis; security preparations underway for March 25-26 national programmes
8 March 2026, 15:31 PM

Two iftar events to be hosted by Tarique Rahman on March 8 and 10 cancelled

Programmes for politicians and journalists cancelled citing global situation
8 March 2026, 15:10 PM

Mob beats suspected mugger to death in Narayanganj’s Siddhirganj

Crowd attacks man after auto-rickshaw driver raises alarm on Dhaka–Narayanganj link road
8 March 2026, 15:06 PM

Student leader’s death sparks arson, highway blockade in Jhenaidah

Three buses torched and filling station vandalised after alleged beating death
8 March 2026, 14:56 PM

Beyond the celebration

Women carving out their space
8 March 2026, 14:53 PM

Pakistan team land in Dhaka for ODI series

A 15-member Pakistan squad has landed in Dhaka today ahead of the three-match ODI series against the hosts, starting on March 11.
8 March 2026, 14:17 PM

Govt declares Eid holidays for English medium schools from Mar 9-26

Classes to remain suspended during the period, though examinations may continue as scheduled
8 March 2026, 14:10 PM

TIB accuses govt of removing interim-period information from websites

Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman calls move unethical and contrary to the Right to Information Act
8 March 2026, 13:59 PM

Sri Lanka hospital releases 22 rescued from torpedoed Iranian vessel

Sri Lanka discharged 22 Iranian crew from hospital who were plucked from life rafts after their warship was sunk by a US submarine, officials said Sunday
8 March 2026, 13:29 PM