Paul Kapur meets BNP delegation to discuss ties with Bangladesh

US official holds talks on diplomacy, economic cooperation, and freedom of expression
5 March 2026, 14:02 PM

China tells oil refiners to suspend exports: Bloomberg report

The Middle East was the source of 57 percent of China's direct seaborne crude imports in 2025
5 March 2026, 13:45 PM

Iran says it targeted 'separatist groups' who intended to enter through western borders

The Iranian ministry statement, which was carried by state media, said Iranian forces are cooperating with "noble Kurds" to thwart the "Israeli-American" plan to attack Iranian soil.
5 March 2026, 13:39 PM

TIB urges govt to reconsider appointment of new central bank governor

Cites potential conflicts of interest and questioning his capacity to act independently
5 March 2026, 13:17 PM

Adviser to BB governor resigns citing ‘mobocratic’ incident

He submitted his resignation to the new BB Governor, Md Mostaqur Rahman, yesterday
5 March 2026, 12:47 PM

Seven-day Eid holiday this year

Government extends Eid‑ul‑Fitr holiday by a day, including March 18
5 March 2026, 12:45 PM

Man killed, friend critically injured in Narayanganj clash

Dispute over control of local shops leads to murder; police investigating
5 March 2026, 12:30 PM

Iran hits Kurdish groups in Iraq as conflict widens

The conflict that began Saturday with US-Israeli strikes that killed Iran's supreme leader has spread across much of the region, sparking global economic pressure, energy disruptions and travel chaos
5 March 2026, 12:29 PM

Rangpur eyes bumper Haribhanga mango harvest

Favourable weather boosts flowering across five districts; production likely to surpass 95,000 tonnes
5 March 2026, 12:23 PM

Tribunal to deliver verdict in Abu Sayed killing case on April 9

Ex-Begum Rokeya University VC among 30 accused in case over the killing during 2024 quota protests
5 March 2026, 12:10 PM

378 Bangladeshis, including stranded Biman crew, return from Dubai on special US-Bangla flight

The second special flight is scheduled to depart Dhaka at 5:15pm
5 March 2026, 11:59 AM

S.Korea on brink of quarterfinals after 3-0 win over Philippines

Park Soo-jeong scored the pick of the goals as South Korea all but secured passage to the quarterfinals of the Women's Asian Cup with a 3-0 win over the Philippines at Gold Coast Stadium on Thursday.
5 March 2026, 11:48 AM

PM to launch 'Family Card' programme at Korail T&T Field on March 10

BRTC initiates women-only bus service operated by women staff
5 March 2026, 11:44 AM

'She's coming back': Djokovic predicts Serena return

Novak Djokovic is convinced US tennis great Serena Williams will return to competition, and the 24-time Grand Slam champion is itching to see "one of the greatest athletes" back on court.
5 March 2026, 11:38 AM

34 flights cancelled today at Dhaka airport amid Middle East airspace closures; 210 in six days

Cancellations follow closure of several airspaces after February 28 attacks on Iran
5 March 2026, 10:31 AM

Global economic resilience 'tested yet again' by Mideast war: IMF chief

The conflict in the resource-rich region has sent global oil prices soaring, and markets have been thrown into turmoil
5 March 2026, 10:18 AM

Iran war: Why is Russia not coming to Tehran's aid?

The beleaguered Iranian regime, with very few international allies, has been counting on Moscow's support amid the ongoing US-Israeli strikes
5 March 2026, 10:09 AM

Built for sports, used for markets

Sports enthusiasts allege that not a single day of sports has been held there in almost six years. Instead, the stadium witnesses a different scene every Saturday.
5 March 2026, 10:00 AM

Travel chaos threatens Iraq's participation in World Cup playoffs

The Iraqis are scheduled to play the winners of an earlier tie between Bolivia and Suriname in Monterrey on March 31 for a spot at the World Cup finals but are concerned they might not be able to get everyone to Mexico.
5 March 2026, 09:44 AM

War in the Middle East: latest developments

Here are the latest main events related to the war in the Middle East:
5 March 2026, 09:43 AM