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

‘Calm, composed and sublime’: Shastri lauds Sanju Samson’s special knock

Sanju Samson's magical innings of unbeaten 97 from 50 balls powered India into the semi-finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
2 March 2026, 09:11 AM

Messi bags double as Miami battle back to down Orlando

Reigning MLS champions Miami, beaten in their season-opener last week, looked to be heading for another defeat after dominant Orlando raced into a 2-0 first-half lead in front of their home fans.
2 March 2026, 08:59 AM

Melania Trump to chair UN Security Council as Iran war rages

First Lady Melania Trump is slated to chair a UN Security Council meeting on Monday
2 March 2026, 08:45 AM

Iran war spreads across region as US, Israel suffer losses

The US military expanded targets across Iran on Sunday
2 March 2026, 08:37 AM

Shakib’s return in balance amid legal hurdles

With Pakistan scheduled to arrive on March 9 for a three-match ODI series, anticipation is mounting over whether Shakib could return during the tour.
2 March 2026, 08:00 AM
2 March 2026, 01:52 AM

One in four Americans supports US strikes on Iran: Reuters/Ipsos poll

Americans wary of US casualties, higher fuel prices
2 March 2026, 01:32 AM

NCP forms reform implementation committee

Akhter Hossen will serve as committee chairman and Sarwar Tushar as member secretary
2 March 2026, 01:31 AM