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

Stocks tumble amid investors jittery over Iran war

The DSEX plunged 2.75 percent to 5,096.65 as of 12:30 pm
8 March 2026, 12:38 PM

India v New Zealand T20 World Cup final: Key stats

India hold the edge over New Zealand in the overall T20I head-to-head, winning 16 of the 30 matches between the two sides. The Black Caps have won 11, while three matches ended in ties.
8 March 2026, 11:48 AM

India eye history, New Zealand aim for 'upset'

Defending champions India play New Zealand on Sunday in Ahmedabad looking to become the first side to lift the T20 World Cup for a third time and the country of 1.4 billion expecting nothing less.
8 March 2026, 11:37 AM

No pressure, no fun for Suryakumar ahead of T20 World Cup final

India are bidding to become the first team to retain the T20 World Cup title and to achieve that, they will have to deal with not just a strong New Zealand XI but also the weight of expectation from a cricket‑mad nation of about 1.4 billion people.
8 March 2026, 11:05 AM

Randell claims 5 wickets in 5 balls, first in 254 years of first-class cricket

Brett Randell achieved the feat bowling for Central Districts against Northern Districts on day two of a Plunket Shield four-day match in front of a sparse crowd at Napier's McLean Park.
8 March 2026, 10:37 AM

Yamal’s wonder strike seals Barcelona win over Athletic Bilbao

The champions restored their four-point lead over second-placed Real Madrid, who had temporarily closed the gap by beating Celta Vigo on Friday.
8 March 2026, 10:00 AM

Messi one goal shy of 900-goal landmark

The Argentine superstar's 80th goal for Miami takes his career tally to 899, leaving him just one away from reaching the 900-goal milestone.
8 March 2026, 09:43 AM

Why have 1,000 ships at times lost their GPS in the Mideast?

Many ships only listen to the original civilian GPS signal, which is called the L1 C/A signal. It's the one that's been around since the early 1990s for civilian use.
8 March 2026, 09:29 AM

Iran Guards say can fight 'intense war' for six months

Here are the latest events in the Middle East war
8 March 2026, 09:09 AM

Sensational Shopna rewriting the rules

Long before she played a key role in Bangladesh securing the inaugural SAFF Women’s Futsal Championship in Thailand earlier this year, the teenage goalkeeper from Mymensingh had already become a phenomenon on rural football grounds.
8 March 2026, 09:00 AM

Iran war threatens prolonged hit to global energy markets

The outlook poses a global economic threat and a political vulnerability for US President Donald Trump leading into the midterm elections, with voters sensitive to energy bills and unfavorable to foreign entanglements.
8 March 2026, 08:44 AM

One week into Iran war, the dangers for the US and Trump multiply

Crisis has ​quickly widened into a regional conflict
8 March 2026, 08:26 AM

Trump rejects settling war with Iran, raises notion of eliminating all its potential leaders

The war has roiled global ⁠markets and oil ​prices have hit multi-year highs
8 March 2026, 08:12 AM

Beyond the boundary

For many years, women’s involvement in cricket in Bangladesh was largely confined to playing on the field. Recently, however, a new pathway has emerged as women step into officiating roles, proving that their contribution to the sport can extend further.
8 March 2026, 08:00 AM