Column by Mahfuz Anam / The speech that emboldened us all
7 March 2026, 00:00 AM
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Live updates / Iran says will not target neighbours unless attacked from them
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Israel-Iran conflict
Business Plus / Economy of the hills: Where women rule the market
7 March 2026, 00:24 AM
Business
Flight disruptions persist as 346 intl flights cancelled at Dhaka, Ctg airports in 8 days
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Bangladesh
Dubai airport says 'partially' resumed operations
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World
Home minister vows 'fresh parliamentary culture', cites first-time BNP MPs
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Governance
Health minister's surprise visit finds doctors absent at Narsingdi health complex
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Bangladesh
People overwhelm filling stations amid fear of supply crunch
7 March 2026, 03:21 AM
Bangladesh
Russia is providing Iran intelligence to target US forces, Washington Post reports
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Middle East
Iran president says country will not surrender to Israel, US
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Middle East
Vote counting underway after Nepal's post-Gen Z uprising election
Rapper-turned-mayor Balednra Shah ahead, early trends show
6 March 2026, 13:38 PM
BNP launches training workshop for lawmakers ahead of first parliament session
Tarique Rahman inaugurates two‑day programme in Gulshan party office
6 March 2026, 13:21 PM
Pakistani man says Iran forced him into plot to kill Trump
DOJ accused Asif Merchant of trying to recruit people in US
6 March 2026, 13:11 PM
Trump says not currently mulling US troops in Iran
It will be a 'waste of time', he tells NBC
6 March 2026, 12:47 PM
Japan approves stem-cell treatment for Parkinson's in world first
Therapies expected to reach patients within months
6 March 2026, 12:46 PM
10 injured in 'gas explosion' in Turag
5 in critical condition, say doctors
6 March 2026, 12:43 PM
Table tennis legend Linu to receive Independence Award
Linu becomes the 15th sportsperson to receive the honour.
6 March 2026, 10:33 AM
North Korea prove too strong for Bangladesh
Bangladesh struggled to replicate the proactive approach they had shown against China in their opening game.
6 March 2026, 10:20 AM
The first World Cup final: Two footballs, 300 bayonets and a death threat
The final of the first FIFA World Cup was not just a match—it was a nerve-wracking battle between two neighboring rivals: Uruguay and Argentina. Held at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, on July 30, 1930, that match remains etched in the annals of football history.
6 March 2026, 08:30 AM
Litton, Afif back for Pakistan series to stabilise middle order
Bangladesh have brought Litton Das and Afif Hossain back into the ODI fold for the upcoming series against Pakistan, starting on March 11, as middle-order failures saw Jaker Ali Anik, Shamim Hossain and Nurul Hasan Sohan get dropped.
6 March 2026, 07:30 AM
Dhaka-Sylhet Highway: Land acquisition delays threaten project timeline
Many local landowners feel they are not being compensated fairly
6 March 2026, 02:40 AM
Flash flood fears grow as dyke works miss deadline in Sunamganj, Netrakona
76 percent of the work had been completed by the deadline, say BWDB officials
6 March 2026, 02:32 AM
Eid journey: Slow progress on Elenga flyover threatens severe congestion
Many travellers from 21 districts will use the Dhaka-Tangail-Jamuna Bridge highway, widely known as the gateway to the north.
6 March 2026, 02:24 AM
230 flights cancelled since Feb 28 at Dhaka airport following Middle East airspace restriction
Suspension by Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, and Jordan disrupts international flight operations
6 March 2026, 00:59 AM
Panchagarh AL leader dies shortly after bail
Deceased was organising secretary of Debiganj upazila AL
6 March 2026, 00:51 AM
Resurgence in red
There is a difference between facing an established champion and confronting a wounded giant hungry to reclaim lost ground.
6 March 2026, 00:30 AM
India edge England in run-fest semifinal
India clung on to beat England by seven runs in a thrilling T20 World Cup semi-final in Mumbai on Thursday, despite Jacob Bethell's superb 105.
5 March 2026, 23:41 PM
When Allen clicks, even the best crumble
On Wednesday, New Zealand’s Finn Allen produced an innings that showcased just how destructive the right-hander can be on his day. A closer look at his career, however, shows that such days have not been very common for the opener.
5 March 2026, 23:30 PM
Spirited Bangladesh dare to defy North Korea
After going toe to toe against defending champions China in their AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 opener, Bangladesh are set to face another tournament favourites in North Korea in their second Group B match at the Western Sydney Stadium in Australia today, eyeing another bold showing.
5 March 2026, 22:30 PM
Govt failing to form Constitution Reform Council despite referendum mandate: Nahid
NCP convener says delay undermines public confidence and democratic norms
5 March 2026, 22:29 PM