Column by Mahfuz Anam / The challenges before the prime minister
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THE THIRD VIEW
US temporarily allows sale of some Russian oil
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World
Trade deficit widens 17.4% in July-January
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Economy
Bombed Iranian girls school had vivid website and yearslong online presence
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Afghan government says Pakistan strikes Kabul and border provinces
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World
USDA cuts Bangladesh’s cotton import forecast
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Economy
Bangladesh in US trade crosshairs
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Bangladesh
Family cards could reduce poverty to 11.3%
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A fresh start for parliamentary democracy
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Bangladesh
Iran uncertainty poses dilemma for FIFA
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FIFA World Cup 2026
Death toll from Cox’s Bazar LPG filling station blast rises to two
Garage owner Abdur Rahim dies in Dhaka
3 March 2026, 20:00 PM
England 'not fearing anything' against India, says Curran
England will go into their T20 World Cup semi-final against India with no fear, said all-rounder Sam Curran on Tuesday, adding that their first job would be to silence a raucous home crowd.
3 March 2026, 19:58 PM
Will Iran play in the 2026 World Cup in the United States?
World football's governing body is remaining cautious regarding the possibility of Iran pulling out of the World Cup.
3 March 2026, 19:55 PM
Feb 2026 marked by violence centring election; 10 killed, 1,933 hurt: HRSS
Report documents 45 rapes, 19 mob killings, and 12 deaths in custody
3 March 2026, 19:55 PM
Factory owners urged to clear arrears in a week
Labour minister sets March 12 as deadline for Eid bonus payment
3 March 2026, 19:36 PM
England 'not fearing anything' against India: Curran
England will take on the favourites and hosts in front of 35,000 fiercely partisan fans in Mumbai on Thursday, with a place in the final against South Africa or New Zealand at stake.
3 March 2026, 19:36 PM
Physical, mental health and arts to be mandatory from class 4: Education minister
Textbooks will be revised, Milon says
3 March 2026, 19:32 PM
Place anti-tobacco ordinance before parliament on first day of first session: Campaigners urge govt
Seven organisations demand swift adoption of 2025 ordinance
3 March 2026, 18:47 PM
Disappointing but not surprising: Iftekharuzzaman on ACC chief, commissioners’ exit
Entrenched politico-bureaucratic culture prevents oversight bodies from operating independently, he says
3 March 2026, 18:36 PM
How Europe absorbs, but can't direct global conflict
Caught between reliance on US hard power and its own ambitions for strategic autonomy, Europe manages fallout rather than commanding outcomes
3 March 2026, 18:26 PM
331 wildlife species recorded on CU campus: Paper
Academics highlight the campus as one of Bangladesh’s significant biodiversity strongholds
3 March 2026, 17:59 PM
It was a ‘statement’ show in Women's Asian Cup bow, says Bangladesh coach Butler
Beyond results, Butler hopes the tournament becomes a platform for his players.
3 March 2026, 17:59 PM
NBR files GD over fraud using chairman’s name
Threatening messages based on fabricated claims have been sent through fake email addresses
3 March 2026, 17:52 PM
Students, elderly, persons with disabilities to get 25% metro, intercity train fare discount: Transport minister
Discount will be effective before Eid-ul-Azha, he says
3 March 2026, 17:46 PM
Biman suspends flights to 6 Middle East destinations
All flights to Dammam, Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Kuwait suspended
3 March 2026, 17:46 PM
BB eases renewal rules for continuous loans until 2027
Banks must initiate the renewal process at least two months before a loan’s expiry
3 March 2026, 17:43 PM
Bangladesh seeks UK support for UNGA presidency bid
British High Commissioner assures due consideration
3 March 2026, 17:36 PM
NBR seeks FY27 budget proposals from businesses
Work on the upcoming budget has already begun, says the tax administrator
3 March 2026, 17:30 PM
Bijoy asks for respect from BCB
Anamul Haque Bijoy on Tuesday demanded clarity from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), saying he wants his “respect back” after being left out of the final list of local players in last year’s Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) auction following an investigation report.
3 March 2026, 17:28 PM
There will be no more opportunity for 'auto-pass': Education minister
ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon orders strict measures to ensure fair evaluation and tight security at SSC exam centres
3 March 2026, 16:56 PM