Special loan facility for February wages of export-oriented industries: BB

The facility will carry market-based interest rates
3 March 2026, 15:12 PM

Hindu devotees celebrate Dol Purnima with colours and prayers

Dhakeshwari temple premises turned vibrant as men, women and children smeared one another with colours in a spirit of joy and unity
3 March 2026, 15:11 PM

Bangladesh hold firm but China lead at halftime

Bangladesh had nearly stunned the favourites in the 14th minute when Ritu Porna Chakma’s trademark long-range strike was pushed away by the outstretched Chen Chen.
3 March 2026, 15:07 PM

ACC chairman, two commissioners resign

The commission formally stepped down after meeting Cabinet Secretary Dr Nasimul Ghani at around 2:45pm
3 March 2026, 15:06 PM

Tennis players holed up in Dubai after Iranian strikes

A "small number" of tennis players remain stuck in Dubai following a men's tournament last week, owing to the war in the Middle East, the tour's governing body the ATP said on Monday.
3 March 2026, 14:43 PM

Private jet prices soar as wealthy rush to leave Dubai

Guardian reports airport closures and regional conflict leave tourists stranded
3 March 2026, 14:38 PM

Cabinet to decide on extension of Eid-ul-Fitr holiday

Proposal may allow up to 10 consecutive days off
3 March 2026, 14:17 PM

Qatar extends entry visas by one month amid Middle East air traffic disruption

Move aims to ease pressure on travellers affected by flight disruptions
3 March 2026, 14:04 PM

Restive Hormuz puts Bangladesh’s LNG lifeline in peril

Bangladesh’s energy security is increasingly vulnerable to Middle Eastern geopolitics, as it sourced over 50% of its LNG imports from Qatar, UAE in 2025
3 March 2026, 13:51 PM

Japan provides $1.4m for Rohingya children

The funding will benefit more than 56,500 Rohingyas, including over 36,000 children
3 March 2026, 13:44 PM

No Rupna in goal as Bangladesh take on champions China

Bangladesh coach Peter Butler sprang a surprise by naming Mile Akter in goal ahead of long-serving No. 1 Rupna Chakma for their opening match of the AFC Women's Asian Cup against defending champions China in Sydney on Tuesday.
3 March 2026, 13:36 PM

How Dubai's safe-haven status is being put to the test

For decades, Dubai's sales pitch featured gleaming skylines, tax-free salaries, ease of doing business and something far more intangible: the unspoken promise that whatever was happening elsewhere in the Middle East, this city was different
3 March 2026, 13:20 PM
3 March 2026, 13:19 PM

Tarique Rahman orders removal of congratulatory billboards across Dhaka

Directs action on rice prices, reviews traffic report
3 March 2026, 13:15 PM

Man held on charge of killing elder sister in Ctg

Locals caught the suspect, who was then rescued and taken into police custody
3 March 2026, 12:55 PM

Dhaka stocks tumble amid growing investor fears over US-Israel war on Iran

The decline came after a day of recovery in share prices
3 March 2026, 12:39 PM

HC questions legality of July charter provisions, Referendum Ordinance

Rule issued over oath of Constitution Reform Commission members
3 March 2026, 12:37 PM

PM’s March 10 Bogura visit cancelled over Bogura-6 by-election

Family Card launch deferred as April 9 by-poll approaches
3 March 2026, 12:16 PM

Govt cancels contractual appointment of DMTCL MD

Order takes immediate effect, says Road Transport and Highways Division
3 March 2026, 11:52 AM

Coast Guard DG pays courtesy call on prime minister at Secretariat

Tarique Rahman lauds force’s professionalism, urges readiness to protect sovereignty
3 March 2026, 11:49 AM