Fire at Buddhist temple in Ctg’s Raozan, head monk alleges arson

It was a planned attack following recent theft, he says
11 March 2026, 21:41 PM

Pakistan coach Hesson hails ‘exceptional’ Rana

Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson rued his side’s poor batting and heaped praises on Bangladesh’s Nahid Rana after their eight-wicket defeat against Bangladesh in the first of three ODIs in Mirpur today.
11 March 2026, 21:39 PM

How dependent is Bangladesh on Middle East oil, gas?

Middle Eastern countries such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar are two key sources
11 March 2026, 21:37 PM

Bangladesh seeks US waiver to buy Russian oil: Finance minister

Temporary waiver similar to India’s would help safeguard energy security, Bangladesh says
11 March 2026, 21:35 PM

Bengaluru to host IPL matches again this season after stampede

The Indian Premier League (IPL) will return to Bengaluru this season despite a stampede that killed 11 young fans outside the city's stadium last summer, the cricket board said on Wednesday.
11 March 2026, 21:22 PM

Barca fan's GPS blunder lands him at wrong St James Park

A Barcelona fan's navigation mishap turned into an unexpected adventure when he arrived at the wrong St James' Park on Tuesday for a Champions League clash, ending up 366 miles from where his team was actually playing.
11 March 2026, 20:46 PM

Third victim in Turag gas leak explosion dies at hospital

Deceased had severe damage in her respiratory airway
11 March 2026, 20:44 PM

Madrasa student’s body recovered from bamboo grove in Chandpur

Family says 12-year-old went out for Taraweeh prayers but never returned home
11 March 2026, 20:44 PM

Salahuddin cites Liberation War to defend indemnity for July Uprising leaders

Home minister argues wartime and uprising actions should not always be treated as human rights violations
11 March 2026, 20:42 PM

e-Health Card to be launched by June: Health minister

It will serve as a fundamental identity framework in the healthcare sector, he says
11 March 2026, 20:36 PM

Member states to release 400mn barrels from oil reserves: IEA

It is the sixth time the IEA has approved a coordinated release of oil stocks, having previously done so in 1991, 2005, 2011, and twice in 2022
11 March 2026, 20:32 PM

Another 58,457 tonnes of US wheat arrive at Mongla port

The consignment has been brought under G2G agreement
11 March 2026, 20:14 PM

Will implement July Charter but reject ‘imposed’ decisions: Salahuddin

Home minister says constitutional reforms must come through parliament
11 March 2026, 20:12 PM

Iran tells world to get ready for $200 a barrel

IEA to propose fastest ever release of strategic oil reserves
11 March 2026, 20:02 PM

Iran cannot participate in World Cup, sports minister says

Iran cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup after co-host the United States launched airstrikes against the country alongside Israel, killing its leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sports minister Ahmad Donyamali said on Wednesday.
11 March 2026, 19:53 PM

Bangladesh’s RMG exports to emerging markets fall 6% in Jul–Feb

The country shipped $4.24 billion worth of garments to emerging markets during the period
11 March 2026, 19:37 PM

Nationwide cleanliness campaign from March 14: PM

Aimed at preventing mosquito-borne diseases including dengue and chikungunya
11 March 2026, 19:32 PM

Detention over political identity a failure of judiciary, interim govt: Rehman Sobhan

Parliament and home minister face a critical test in restoring human rights protections, he says
11 March 2026, 19:12 PM

Schoolboy killed in hit-and-run by pickup van in Dhaka’s Tejgaon

14-year-old was struck while crossing the road in Tejgaon industrial area
11 March 2026, 18:52 PM

Gorbachev’s glasnost gamble: The day the Soviet century tilted

A single succession rewrote the geopolitical script of the late 20th century
11 March 2026, 18:30 PM