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

Israelis shelter underground as Iran fires missiles

It is the second time in under a year that Israelis undertake the wartime routine
28 February 2026, 21:02 PM

Govt to launch Probashi Card, reopen closed labour markets: minister

A 180-day action plan has been taken, says expatriates’ welfare minister
28 February 2026, 20:51 PM

Streets empty and shops close as US strikes confirm Iranian fears

Explosions reported over cities across the region, including in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq and Jordan
28 February 2026, 20:51 PM

Student suicides in Bangladesh rise from 310 to 403 in one year: Survey

School students account for nearly half of the cases
28 February 2026, 20:44 PM

Masked gunmen open fire on ex-MP Mujibur’s house in Ctg

Second attack in two months linked to fugitive crime boss Boro Sazzad
28 February 2026, 20:41 PM

Family, Farmer Cards rollout: DCs, UNOs asked to prevent manipulation

Cards to be distributed free of charge, says govt
28 February 2026, 20:38 PM

Jishan, Mosaddek heroics power Central Zone into BCL final

Jishan Alam’s scintillating maiden List A century followed by Mosaddek Hossain’s nerveless unbeaten half-century powered Central Zone to a thrilling two-wicket win over North Zone and into the final of the Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) one-day version at the Rajshahi Divisional Stadium on Saturday.
28 February 2026, 20:32 PM

Flights to Dubai, Sharjah, Doha, Muscat called off from Chattogram

Inbound flights from Sharjah, Dubai, Muscat cancelled
28 February 2026, 20:18 PM

ICC activates contingency plans for stakeholders' safety

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the Middle East and has activated comprehensive contingency plans to safeguard the travel, logistics and well-being of all stakeholders associated with the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, currently underway in India and Sri Lanka, it said in a media release on Saturday.
28 February 2026, 20:04 PM

Bangladesh-Malaysia trade set for high-tech boost as exports near $300 million

Bangladesh’s exports to Malaysia have surged more than fivefold over the past decade, climbing from $56 million to nearly $300 million, reflecting deepening bilateral trade ties, said Mohd Shuhada Othman, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Bangladesh.
28 February 2026, 19:48 PM

Mushfiqur Rahim stranded in Jeddah amid US-Israel, Iran war

Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim has been stranded at the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah due to the war between USA-Israel and Iran.
28 February 2026, 19:43 PM