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

Rana, Tanzid shine as Bangladesh crush Pakistan

Pacer Nahid Rana claimed his maiden fifer before Tanzid Tamim scored an unbeaten fifty as Bangladesh crushed Pakistan by eight wickets in the opening ODI of the three-match series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Wednesday.
11 March 2026, 18:16 PM

Jamaat ameer urges BNP to join Constitution Reform Council

Jamaat wants opposition-entitled positions to be filled based on full implementation of July reform proposals, he says
11 March 2026, 18:02 PM

BGMEA wants single-digit bank interest rates

The association sat with Bangladesh Bank governor today, placing a set of recommendations
11 March 2026, 18:02 PM

Bangladesh Bank asks bankers to avoid cars, use public transport

Bangladesh Bank issues energy-saving directive
11 March 2026, 17:27 PM

Rana’s five-for skittles Pakistan for 114

Pacer Nahid Rana produced a sensational spell to claim his maiden five-wicket haul as Bangladesh bowled Pakistan out for just 114 in the opening ODI of the three-match series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Wednesday.
11 March 2026, 17:07 PM

13th Jatiya Sangsad to begin first sitting without speaker or deputy speaker: Chief whip

A senior MP will temporarily preside over the sitting before parliament elects a new speaker and deputy speaker
11 March 2026, 16:52 PM

US-Israel war on Iran may spike logistics costs for RMG: DCCI

Domestically, exports have been declining for the past seven months due to political and economic challenges
11 March 2026, 16:47 PM

NSC forms independent committee to probe BCB elections

The National Sports Council (NSC) has formed an independent inquiry committee to investigate alleged “irregularities, manipulation and abuse of power” in the 2025 Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) elections, according to an NSC press release.
11 March 2026, 16:38 PM
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Rana’s maiden five-for rattles Pakistan

Nahid Rana produced a sensational spell to claim his maiden five-wicket haul and rattle Pakistan’s batting lineup in the opening ODI of the three-match series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Wednesday.
11 March 2026, 16:12 PM

Bangladeshi among four injured after two drones fall near Dubai airport

Authorities say air traffic continued normally despite incident near DXB
11 March 2026, 15:49 PM
11 March 2026, 15:45 PM

Banks allowed to offer loans against govt bonds

The move comes after banks expressed interest in offering credit facilities backed by T-bonds
11 March 2026, 15:33 PM

Jamaat questions President Shahabuddin’s right to address parliament

Nayeb-e-Ameer Taher says the party undoubtedly reached a decision about the speaker
11 March 2026, 15:32 PM