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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
India pile up 253-7 against England in T20 World Cup semifinal
Sanju Samson's scintillating 89 off 42 balls laid the platform for India to pile up a massive 253-7 against England in the T20 World Cup semi-final in Mumbai on Thursday.
5 March 2026, 21:56 PM
Dhaka North Jamaat unveils ‘Nagorik Seba App’ for residents
Initiative aims to resolve urban problems
5 March 2026, 21:39 PM
‘Call migrant workers Sir to show respect’
Civil aviation minister and state minister call for improved services and behaviour toward Bangladeshis working overseas
5 March 2026, 21:29 PM
Rabiul reiterates earlier claim: Welfare funds by registered transport bodies not extortion
Transport minister says unregistered groups collecting money from operators will face action
5 March 2026, 21:10 PM
Third victim of Cox’s Bazar LPG filling station blast dies
Efforts underway to arrest filling station owner, say police
5 March 2026, 20:48 PM
Swadhinata Padak for teacher who died saving her students
Maherin Chowdhury rescued at least 20 children from the burning Milestone school building
5 March 2026, 20:44 PM
Shujan’s Gazipur district vice-president murdered
Case filed; family suspect enmity over business matters
5 March 2026, 20:37 PM
Bangladesh recall Afif, Litton for Pakistan ODIs
Batter Afif Hossain has returned to the ODI setup while T20I captain Litton Das also made his comeback as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the squad for the three-match ODI series against Pakistan at home, starting on March 11.
5 March 2026, 20:29 PM
Premier Bank recovers Tk 1,618 crore default loans in a year
The bank’s bad loan comes down to 27% from 42%
5 March 2026, 20:26 PM
HC orders govt to preserve antiquities at Hazrat Shahjalal’s shrine in Sylhet
Rule issued seeking explanation over lack of proper protection and museum
5 March 2026, 20:17 PM
Iran says EU countries will 'pay price' if they stay silent on war
Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei warns European Union
5 March 2026, 19:54 PM
Australia beat Iran 4-0 to join South Korea in quarters
South Korea cruised into the final eight with a dominant 3-0 win over an outmatched Philippines.
5 March 2026, 19:49 PM
France has authorised temporary presence of US aircraft on local bases, official says
French army general staff official confirms arrangement today
5 March 2026, 19:48 PM
Zadran replaces Rashid as Afghanistan T20I captain
Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said Zadran's appointment is in alignment for future build-up.
5 March 2026, 19:36 PM
Breaking tradition, PM Tarique Rahman limits state iftars to 2 events this year
Annual gatherings for politicians and journalists cancelled; diplomats and orphans to attend programmes
5 March 2026, 19:09 PM
Inflation outpaces wages, intensifying pressure on real incomes: GED report
Divergence between wage growth and price inflation widened further in January 2026.
5 March 2026, 19:08 PM
Ivy denied bail in another July uprising murder case
She has been in jail for nine months
5 March 2026, 19:02 PM
Emirates operating small number of flights after airspace opens partially
Airline says more than 100 flights will depart Dubai on March 5-6
5 March 2026, 18:58 PM
Gas crisis shuts down 5 of 6 major urea fertiliser plants
4 BCIC managed plants and Kafco halt production
5 March 2026, 18:57 PM