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

The democracy of iftar’s aroma

In cities, towns and villages alike, the scents of frying, citrus and spice stitch together the shared anticipation of iftar
5 March 2026, 18:55 PM

BB sets ceiling for banks’ office space rent

The central bank also withdraws prior approval requirement
5 March 2026, 17:34 PM

Family, motherhood primarily behind 75% of career breaks among women: BRAC survey

Over 1,200 BRIDGE Returnship applicants also indicated leaving jobs due to unfavourable workplaces, higher education, and social pressure
5 March 2026, 17:31 PM

Khaleda Zia among 15 individuals named for Independence Award 2026

Five institutions also selected for national contributions
5 March 2026, 16:56 PM

Health ministry moves against Shariatpur govt doctor over pvt practice during duty hours

BMDC asked to suspend registration of Rajesh Majumdar for six months
5 March 2026, 16:53 PM

South Africa won’t dwell on T20 World Cup exit, says Markram

Given their form going into Wednesday's T20 World Cup semifinal, South Africa expected to compete better against New Zealand but are philosophical about their nine-wicket defeat in a format where momentum can swing quickly.
5 March 2026, 16:45 PM

Jamaat demands interrogation of Rizwana and Khalilur over ‘election engineering’

Party alleges interference in electoral process during interim government
5 March 2026, 16:34 PM

RU senate member faces complaint over exam 'cheating'

Papers suggest pre-written answers matched question numbers; university denies any possibility of question paper leak
5 March 2026, 16:09 PM

Writ petition challenges removal of Ahsan H Mansur as Bangladesh Bank governor

Govt’s decision violates relevant provisions of Bangladesh Bank Order, 1972, says counsel for the petitioner
5 March 2026, 16:04 PM