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Member states to release 400mn barrels from oil reserves: IEA
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Middle East
Bangladesh seeks US waiver to buy Russian oil: Finance minister
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Energy
Iran tells world to get ready for $200 a barrel
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Middle East
Biman to resume Dhaka-Sylhet-Manchester flights
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Transport
DU professor arrested in Gulistan while heading to Awami League march: Police
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Crime & Justice
Prize money for all teams of T20 WC revealed
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T20 World Cup 2026
At least 1,172 civilians in Iran have been killed in attacks: Rights group
Here are the latest events in the Middle East war
7 March 2026, 07:35 AM
‘Chilli powder rubbed on wounds, dirty water forced down their throats’
Relatives of mob beating victims in Munshiganj share ordeal
7 March 2026, 00:26 AM
Economy of the hills: Where women rule the market
Across the three hill districts of Bandarban, Rangamati, and Khagrachhari, women are the visible driving force of local commerce
7 March 2026, 00:24 AM
RSP ahead in 110 constituencies in Nepal election with three confirmed seats
Counting for the House of Representatives continues
7 March 2026, 00:10 AM
Zidane's final act
Like the heroes of ancient Greek tragedies -- triumphant, revered, yet ultimately undone by a single moment of human weakness -- the night of July 9, 2006 at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium felt like a modern retelling of a timeless drama. And at the centre of it stood one man: Zinedine Zidane, both the story’s unrivalled hero and its tragic villain.
7 March 2026, 00:05 AM
A stark reminder of the quality gap
Bangladesh's women’s football team suffered a heavy 5-0 defeat to a dominant DPR Korea side in their second Group B match of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 in Sydney on Friday. The loss was a harsh reminder of the vast gap between Bangladesh and Asia’s top footballing nations, echoing a similar defeat nine years ago.
7 March 2026, 00:00 AM
The speech that emboldened us all
Those of us who were there at the Ramna Race Course on that day have our own personal memories. Reminiscing them still warms our blood and generates that special feeling of pride that automatically holds our heads high.
7 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Leaders of nearly 20 student organisations join iftar on DU campus
Dhaka University Journalists Association (DUJA) arranged the event
6 March 2026, 23:42 PM
India's Bumrah only 'human' says Phillips ahead of T20 World Cup final
New Zealand will be ready to pounce if India's bowling star Jasprit Bumrah falters in the T20 World Cup final said all-rounder Glenn Phillips on Friday.
6 March 2026, 23:05 PM
BNP lawmaker Bulu elected Mohammedan president unopposed
Barkat Ullah Bulu, a lawmaker of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has been elected president of Mohammedan Sporting Club Ltd unopposed, while 16 directors have also been elected uncontested after other candidates withdrew their nominations on Friday.
6 March 2026, 21:56 PM
Irish coach Mark Cox joins Bangladesh U-20 setup as consultant for SAFF C'ship
UEFA A-licensed Irish coach Mark Cox has been appointed as consultant coach of the Bangladesh national under-20 football team ahead of the upcoming SAFF U-20 Championship, scheduled to be held in Maldives from March 23 to April 4.
6 March 2026, 21:41 PM
Eid shopping rush triggers severe traffic gridlock around Chattogram markets
Inadequate parking, narrow roads and roadside passenger drop-offs clog key intersections
6 March 2026, 21:20 PM
BGB tightens patrols along Jashore border to prevent fuel smuggling
Temporary checkpoints set up at several important points, says BGB
6 March 2026, 21:14 PM
Govt will pursue deregulation, ease of doing business: PM says at iftar with diplomats
Tarique Rahman calls for deeper global engagement through trade, investment, technology transfer and stronger people-to-people ties
6 March 2026, 21:11 PM
Heavyweights sail through in BFL resumption
Heavyweights Bashundhara Kings and Abahani resumed the second phase of the Bangladesh Football League with victories, while some minnows stumbled as the league returned after a two-month break with matches held at four venues on Friday.
6 March 2026, 21:10 PM
Iran military spokesman says forces targeted tanker in Gulf
Vessel targeted near borders of Kuwait in Gulf
6 March 2026, 20:44 PM
Emirates expects to return to full network within days subject to airspace availability
106 return daily flights operating by Saturday
6 March 2026, 20:34 PM
Franchise deadline extended on request of interested parties: Rubaba
A Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official on Friday said that the board has extended the deadline for submitting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for franchises of the upcoming Women’s Bangladesh Premier League (WBPL) following requests from interested parties.
6 March 2026, 20:32 PM
Arsenal, Chelsea aim to avoid FA Cup upsets
Arsenal head to Mansfield and Chelsea face Wrexham in the FA Cup fifth round, with the Premier League clubs aiming to avoid embarrassing giant-killings, while Liverpool bid to avenge a painful defeat at Wolves.
6 March 2026, 20:28 PM
Gonotantrik Jukta Front demands white paper on interim govt’s tenure
Calls for investigation into corruption allegations against former advisers
6 March 2026, 20:20 PM