Health minister announces drive to remove ‘dalal syndicates’ from public hospitals

Authorities to face action if brokers operate inside facilities
4 March 2026, 14:23 PM

Govt to compile list of extortionists, starting in Dhaka: Home minister

Says they plan to regulate battery-run rickshaws
4 March 2026, 14:18 PM

Israeli spies hacked nearly every traffic camera in Tehran to track Khamenei: report

Real-time data was encrypted and transmitted back to servers in Tel Aviv and southern Israel, the report says
4 March 2026, 14:17 PM

Iran claims 'complete control' of strait: Latest developments in Middle East war

Here are the latest developments as the Middle East war continued into its fifth day
4 March 2026, 14:14 PM

Pressure on Norris as Formula One enters new era in Melbourne

A new era in Formula One revs up this week with Lando Norris starting his world title defence and Cadillac making their debut at a wide-open Australian Grand Prix that will test the impact of sweeping rule changes.
4 March 2026, 13:30 PM

PM lauds Ansar-VDP’s role, assures continued development support

Tarique Rahman directs force to uphold peace, security and national sovereignty
4 March 2026, 12:48 PM

Reforms must continue to ensure stability: CPD

Restoring macroeconomic stability must begin with coordinated monetary and fiscal discipline
4 March 2026, 12:32 PM

Sabalenka backs 'best-of-five' Slam proposal, Swiatek against

World number one Aryna Sabalenka on Tuesday voiced her support for a proposal to make women's matches best-of-five sets during the later stages of Grand Slam tournaments.
4 March 2026, 12:30 PM

Oil prices inch higher in early Asian trade

West Texas Intermediate was up 0.5 percent at $74.92. Brent North Sea Crude was not yet being traded
4 March 2026, 12:27 PM

US assistant secretary begins two-day Dhaka visit with talks at foreign ministry

This is the first high-level US visit since BNP took office
4 March 2026, 12:26 PM

Israel says struck 'dozens' of Iran targets including Tehran security sites

The Israeli military said it struck "dozens" of Iranian security command centres on Wednesday, hitting sites across the capital Tehran
4 March 2026, 12:03 PM

Nepal readies for pivotal post-uprising vote

Sushila Karki, the interim prime minister, has urged people to vote "without any fear"
4 March 2026, 11:59 AM

Gold climbs over 1% as widening Middle East war fuels safe‑haven demand

Oil and gas prices surged as the US-Israeli war on Iran halted energy exports from the Middle East
4 March 2026, 11:52 AM

Pentagon identifies first US soldiers killed in Iran war

The Pentagon said four ranged in age from 20 to 42 and served in the 103rd Sustainment Command from Des Moines, Iowa, part of the Army's global logistics and supply operation.
4 March 2026, 11:48 AM

The curse of expectation: Favourites and their repeated World Cup heartbreaks

From Austria’s ‘Wunderteam’ in 1934 to Hungary’s ‘Magical Magyars’ in 1954, or Brazil’s artistic 1982 side, the World Cup stage has repeatedly turned into a graveyard for pre-tournament favourites.
4 March 2026, 11:35 AM

FIFA offering $12 tickets to World Cup playoffs

Tickets for this month's World Cup Play-Off Tournament matches in Mexico, which will determine two of the final six vacant spots in this summer's historic 48-team tournament, went on sale Tuesday.
4 March 2026, 11:32 AM

Perfect Proteas meet resilient Black Caps

With defending champions India taking on England in Mumbai a day later, the tantalising prospect of a rematch of the 2024 final looms large.
4 March 2026, 10:13 AM

Bombardment unleashes terror in Tehran with no sign of protests

The airstrikes have killed hundreds of Iranians since Saturday while Israeli and US leaders have voiced hopes they would trigger an uprising
4 March 2026, 10:12 AM

I really don’t care if Iran plays in World Cup: Donald Trump

"I really don't care. I think Iran is a very badly defeated country. They're running on fumes," Trump told Politico.
4 March 2026, 09:58 AM

Tk 50 lakh debt mounts as 8,000 chickens die at Bagerhat farm

Farmer says symptoms match bird flu; test results awaited
4 March 2026, 09:45 AM