Bangladeshi killed in Bahrain by debris from intercepted missile

Two more Bangladeshis were injured in the same incident, says embassy officials
2 March 2026, 15:26 PM

Bangladesh expresses sorrow over Khamenei’s death in 'targeted attack'

'Conflict brings no solution,' foreign ministry says in a statement
2 March 2026, 15:14 PM
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2 March 2026, 14:36 PM

Saudi Aramco shuts Ras Tanura refinery after drone strike, source says

It was shut as a precautionary measure and the situation is under control, the source said.
2 March 2026, 14:31 PM

Iran war shakes up global shipping routes

The grounding of ships around the Gulf and the paralysis of the Strait of Hormuz represent a significant upheaval for a wide range of sectors
2 March 2026, 14:10 PM

DNC officer shot during anti-narcotics drive in Sayedabad

Inspector injured as suspected drug dealer opens fire
2 March 2026, 14:09 PM

3 US warplanes were mistakenly shot down by Kuwait air defence: CENTCOM

Iran pressed on with a third day of strikes in the Gulf
2 March 2026, 13:59 PM

‘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