‘From Camp Gulistan to Camp Australia’: Bangladesh women embrace uncharted Asian Cup territory

On Tuesday in Sydney, Bangladesh open their campaign against nine-time champions China, marking their first appearance at the continental showpiece and the country’s first participation in Asia’s premier competition since 1980.
2 March 2026, 13:51 PM

Middle East Crisis: 102 flights to and from Dhaka airport cancelled so far

A total of 102 flights to and from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) cancelled in three days
2 March 2026, 13:45 PM

11-year-old boy found dead in Rajshahi paddy field

An 11-year-old boy was found dead in a paddy field at Bil Dharmapur in Rajshahi's Paba upazila this morning
2 March 2026, 13:05 PM

Former land minister Saifuzzaman’s UK property financier sinks into insolvency: FT report

A substantial portion of the business of MFS was linked to property deals involving Saifuzzaman Chowdhury
2 March 2026, 12:55 PM

IDRA chairman resigns

In a letter to the Secretary of the Financial Institutions Division, Alam stepped down from the post
2 March 2026, 12:52 PM

PM reaffirms women-only bus service in Dhaka

Tarique Rahman seeks expert advice to discuss modernising the capital’s transport
2 March 2026, 12:42 PM

Devotees gather as Lalon festival begins in Kushtia

Traditionally a three-day gathering marked by music, discussion and a vibrant rural fair, this year’s festival has been shortened to two days.
2 March 2026, 12:34 PM

US pauses immigrant visa issuances for Bangladesh, 74 other countries

Visitor visas unaffected; applicants may still submit forms and attend interviews
2 March 2026, 12:24 PM

Rains likely in five divisions: BMD

Day temperatures may remain steady; night temperatures may fall slightly
2 March 2026, 11:46 AM

Israel hits Lebanon after Hezbollah fire; 31 killed, 149 injured

Israeli forces launched strikes on Lebanon including the capital Beirut on Monday, the military said, after Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iran's supreme leader
2 March 2026, 11:46 AM

Iran will not negotiate with the US, the country's security chief Ali Larijani says

"Trump plunged the region into chaos with his 'delusional fantasies' and now fears more American troop casualties," he adds.
2 March 2026, 11:41 AM

Spain-Argentina 'Finalissima' in Qatar at risk amid US, Israel attacks on Iran

The contest between European Championship winners Spain and Copa America champions Argentina was scheduled for March 27 at Doha's Lusail Stadium, with potential big-name draws including Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi.
2 March 2026, 11:05 AM
2 March 2026, 10:35 AM

Players who cover mouths when speaking could be sent off: Infantino

Argentina's Prestianni was accused of racially abusing Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior during a Champions League game last month, while covering his mouth with his shirt.
2 March 2026, 10:28 AM

After Khamenei's killing, who is running Iran now?

A look at the key figures overseeing the transition
2 March 2026, 10:04 AM

Nepal's rocky road to elections: Five key dates

Here are five key dates to explain the dramatic political developments in the Himalayan nation of 30 million people
2 March 2026, 09:58 AM

Nepal's key candidates in post-uprising elections

Key figures contesting for power include a former prime minister seeking a return to power, a rapper-turned-mayor bidding for the youth vote, and the newly elected leader of the Nepali Congress party.
2 March 2026, 09:52 AM

Seven structures, including juice bar, gutted in Bandarban fire

Blaze in Madhyam Para leaves families homeless; cause yet to be determined
2 March 2026, 09:44 AM

US officials sceptical of regime change in Tehran after Khamenei killing, say sources

Before and after the start of the attack, US officials, including US President Donald Trump, had suggested that toppling the nation's repressive governing system was one of several US goals, in addition to crippling Iran's ballistic missile and nuclear programs.
2 March 2026, 09:33 AM

‘Mob’ attacks police in Gazipur, snatches suspects; rearrested later

The attackers beat up the law enforcers with sticks
2 March 2026, 09:30 AM