Iranians celebrate after reports of Khamenei death: AFP

Iranians blared music, cheered, clapped and honked their car horns, according to videos on Telegram verified by AFP
1 March 2026, 04:46 AM

Khamenei, the hard-line cleric in charge of Iran since 1989

A lifelong adversary of both US and Israel
1 March 2026, 04:29 AM

Khamenei is dead, says Trump

The death of Khamenei gives Iranians 'greatest chance' to 'take back their country', says Trump
1 March 2026, 03:54 AM

Bangladeshi worker injured in Kuwait airport drone strike

Bangladesh embassy says they are trying to collect further details, including the worker’s identity and medical condition
1 March 2026, 03:44 AM

'We feel reports of Khamenei death are correct,' Trump tells NBC

"We feel that that is a correct story," he was quoted as saying by NBC News
1 March 2026, 03:23 AM

City move two points behind Arsenal as Liverpool hit five

Manchester City kept the pressure firmly on Premier League leaders Arsenal with a nervy 1-0 victory at Leeds United on Saturday, pulling within two points of top spot courtesy of Antoine Semenyo's strike on the stroke of halftime.
1 March 2026, 02:06 AM

Netanyahu says 'many signs' Iran's Khamenei is dead

Two Israeli television networks reported that Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli attacks on Iran, while there was no confirmation from Tehran
1 March 2026, 02:01 AM

Govt offers overnight stay for passengers after flight cancellations

Affected passengers asked to contact welfare desk or lounge for assistance
1 March 2026, 01:50 AM

Dhaka voices alarm over escalating Middle East conflict

Calls for renewed peace efforts as US-Israel strikes on Iran trigger regional hostilities
1 March 2026, 01:39 AM
1 March 2026, 01:31 AM

Bangladesh missions in UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq urge expats to prioritise safety

Advise them to avoid military zones and follow host govt directives
1 March 2026, 01:21 AM

First Yamal hattrick helps Liga leaders Barcelona beat Villarreal

Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal scored the first hat-trick of his career in a 4-1 win over Villarreal on Saturday that took the Catalan giants four points clear at the top of La Liga.
1 March 2026, 00:41 AM

Republicans back Trump, Democrats attack 'illegal' Iran war

Leftist Senator Bernie Sanders slammed Trump for triggering 'an illegal, premeditated and unconstitutional war'
1 March 2026, 00:34 AM

US deports 29 more Bangladeshis in immigration crackdown

Many returnees spent Tk 45-70 lakh through brokers
28 February 2026, 22:48 PM

Flights disrupted as Middle East war grounds passengers at Dhaka airport

Passengers told to leave contacts and await updates from airlines
28 February 2026, 22:22 PM

Pakistan must restrict SL to 147 or fewer to reach semis

T20 World Cup Super Eight Group 2 action in Pallekele on Saturday produced a record-breaking first innings as Pakistan kept their semifinal hopes flickering, piling up 212 for eight against already eliminated Sri Lanka.
28 February 2026, 21:50 PM

VAR expanded to include second bookings and corners for World Cup

VAR's scope has been extended to cover second yellow cards and corners in time for the World Cup after a meeting of football's lawmakers on Saturday.
28 February 2026, 21:26 PM

Bangladeshi expats in Abu Dhabi in fear after blasts near US Base

Residents heard multiple blast‑like sounds, which were believed to be interceptions, and were advised by authorities to stay indoors.
28 February 2026, 21:23 PM

Jamaat wants to play role of constructive opposition in parliament: Shafiqur

Wants to work collectively to remove the black laws
28 February 2026, 21:13 PM

Bangladesh’s RMG market share in EU rises to 21.57%

Bangladesh shipped apparels worth 19.41 billion euros in 2025 to the EU
28 February 2026, 21:07 PM