Rangpur eyes bumper Haribhanga mango harvest

Favourable weather boosts flowering across five districts; production likely to surpass 95,000 tonnes
5 March 2026, 12:23 PM

Tribunal to deliver verdict in Abu Sayed killing case on April 9

Ex-Begum Rokeya University VC among 30 accused in case over the killing during 2024 quota protests
5 March 2026, 12:10 PM

378 Bangladeshis, including stranded Biman crew, return from Dubai on special US-Bangla flight

The second special flight is scheduled to depart Dhaka at 5:15pm
5 March 2026, 11:59 AM

S.Korea on brink of quarterfinals after 3-0 win over Philippines

Park Soo-jeong scored the pick of the goals as South Korea all but secured passage to the quarterfinals of the Women's Asian Cup with a 3-0 win over the Philippines at Gold Coast Stadium on Thursday.
5 March 2026, 11:48 AM

PM to launch 'Family Card' programme at Korail T&T Field on March 10

BRTC initiates women-only bus service operated by women staff
5 March 2026, 11:44 AM

'She's coming back': Djokovic predicts Serena return

Novak Djokovic is convinced US tennis great Serena Williams will return to competition, and the 24-time Grand Slam champion is itching to see "one of the greatest athletes" back on court.
5 March 2026, 11:38 AM

34 flights cancelled today at Dhaka airport amid Middle East airspace closures; 210 in six days

Cancellations follow closure of several airspaces after February 28 attacks on Iran
5 March 2026, 10:31 AM

Global economic resilience 'tested yet again' by Mideast war: IMF chief

The conflict in the resource-rich region has sent global oil prices soaring, and markets have been thrown into turmoil
5 March 2026, 10:18 AM

Iran war: Why is Russia not coming to Tehran's aid?

The beleaguered Iranian regime, with very few international allies, has been counting on Moscow's support amid the ongoing US-Israeli strikes
5 March 2026, 10:09 AM

Built for sports, used for markets

Sports enthusiasts allege that not a single day of sports has been held there in almost six years. Instead, the stadium witnesses a different scene every Saturday.
5 March 2026, 10:00 AM

Travel chaos threatens Iraq's participation in World Cup playoffs

The Iraqis are scheduled to play the winners of an earlier tie between Bolivia and Suriname in Monterrey on March 31 for a spot at the World Cup finals but are concerned they might not be able to get everyone to Mexico.
5 March 2026, 09:44 AM

War in the Middle East: latest developments

Here are the latest main events related to the war in the Middle East:
5 March 2026, 09:43 AM

Arsenal stretch lead at top as Man City falter

The Gunners have long been favourites to win their first English league crown since 2004 but Pep Guardiola's men have loomed large in their rear-view mirror.
5 March 2026, 08:51 AM

Weight-loss medication linked to lower risk of drug addiction: study

The massively popular drugs known as GLP-1 agonists could even halve people's risk of dying from a range of harmful substances, according to the research published in the BMJ journal on Thursday
5 March 2026, 08:47 AM

US Senate backs Trump on Iran strikes, blocks bid to limit his war powers

Prolonged war could affect November mid-term elections
5 March 2026, 08:35 AM

History beckons India as England seek ‘perfect game’

India, bidding to become the first team to successfully defend the ICC T20 World Cup title, face an England side hoping to play a “perfect game” in their semifinal at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium today.
5 March 2026, 08:30 AM

Nepal votes in key post-uprising polls

Queues began at dawn on the streets of the capital Kathmandu and in the usually sleepy eastern town of Jhapa
5 March 2026, 08:27 AM

Tackling war fallout: Govt eyes power rationing to conserve energy

The government is preparing to conserve energy and possibly introduce power cuts and rationing as global fuel supplies remain under stress due to the ongoing Middle East war.
5 March 2026, 02:53 AM

Contractual appointments: Where is the administration heading?

When the newly elected government assumed office, expectations were high that the civil administration would undergo a genuine restructuring -- different from the reshuffles of recent years.
5 March 2026, 02:17 AM

Child rights groups express concern over 7-yr-old's murder in Sitakunda

The incident highlights growing threats to children’s safety, they said
5 March 2026, 00:52 AM