US says 'destroyed' command facilities of Iran's Guards

US Central Command wrote in an X post.
3 March 2026, 11:28 AM

Myong hattrick fires North Korea to 3-0 win over Uzbekistan

Myong Yu Jong bagged a first-half hat-trick as three-time champions North Korea marked their first Women's Asian Cup game since 2010 with a slick 3-0 win over Uzbekistan on Tuesday.
3 March 2026, 11:24 AM

Bangladesh Railway begins advance ticket sales ahead of Eid

Advance bookings open for March 13–19, special trains to run on key routes
3 March 2026, 10:51 AM

Bahrain’s King Hamad conveys condolences to PM Tarique over death of Bangladeshi man

Bahrain foreign minister said his government has been taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety of Bangladeshi nationals residing in Bahrain
3 March 2026, 10:06 AM

Iran 'will burn any ship' in Hormuz: IRGC general

The strait is especially key to the world energy markets, with around 20 percent of global seaborne oil passing through.
3 March 2026, 09:52 AM

Maersk suspends bookings between Bangladesh and Gulf region amid Iran warning

The announcement comes as Iran warns of attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
3 March 2026, 09:47 AM

West Indies, Zimbabwe unable to return from India due to Middle East airspace closures

West Indies failed to reach the semi-finals after Sunday's five-wicket loss to hosts India, while Zimbabwe were eliminated after losing all three of their Super Eights matches.
3 March 2026, 09:29 AM

7-year-old rescued from Sitakunda Eco Park with slit throat dies at CMCH

Child dies in ICU after surgery; police, Rab probe alleged abduction and attack, no arrests yet
3 March 2026, 09:18 AM

Kuwait mistakenly shot down 3 US F-15E fighter jets

Six US service personnel have been killed so far, all in Iran's retaliatory attacks over the weekend on Kuwait.
3 March 2026, 09:03 AM

‘Women’s team needs exposure’

Since her appointment as a Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director in November last year, renowned corporate figure Rubaba Dowla has been actively involved in several key areas of women’s cricket. In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan, Rubaba shared her experience at the BCB so far, her vision for women’s cricket and various challenges.
3 March 2026, 08:30 AM

Trump's Republicans defend Iran strikes as Democrats push for war powers vote

Six US service members killed in the conflict so far
3 March 2026, 08:25 AM

US embassy in Riyadh hit by two drones, Trump warns of longer war

Trump says that his attack on Iran could extend longer than a month
3 March 2026, 08:10 AM

Fresh Israel, Iran attacks across region: Latest developments in Middle East war

New strikes were reported Tuesday across the Middle East, including Israeli strikes on Lebanon and a drone attack on the US embassy in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh.
3 March 2026, 08:05 AM

David meets Goliath in Bangladesh’s historic first

Making their debut at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, the women in red and green face defending champions China at the 30,000-capacity Western Sydney Stadium in Australia.
3 March 2026, 07:30 AM

Chelsea boss Rosenior warns players over discipline

Liam Rosenior on Monday demanded an improvement in discipline from his Chelsea players after Pedro Neto became their ninth player to be sent off this season, threatening to drop players who do not show greater control.
3 March 2026, 06:39 AM

Satriano volley stuns Real Madrid as Getafe shake up LaLiga title race

Real Madrid fell to a damaging 1-0 defeat by Getafe at home in La Liga on Monday, leaving them four points behind leaders Barcelona.
3 March 2026, 06:30 AM

Fuel stocks adequate for short term

While a prolonged conflict in the Middle East could disrupt fuel flows, Bangladesh’s energy supply remains stable for now, with officials saying imports and distribution are continuing without interruption.
3 March 2026, 02:37 AM

Fuel tanker ablaze in Strait of Hormuz after drone strike: Iran Revolutionary Guards

The strait is the world's most vital oil export route, connecting the biggest Gulf oil producers, such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq and the UAE, with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea
3 March 2026, 01:22 AM

Saif turns page on T20 WC, eyes ODI WC

Bangladesh batter Saif Hassan wants to move on from the disappointment of missing out on the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup and focus on the upcoming ODI assignments, with qualification for the next year’s ICC ODI World Cup still on the line.
3 March 2026, 00:30 AM

Real Madrid superstar Mbappe in Paris for treatment on knee injury

France captain Kylian Mbappe was in Paris Monday for treatment on a knee injury but no surgery is planned, the Real Madrid superstar's entourage told AFP.
3 March 2026, 00:24 AM