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

Arsenal stretch lead at top as Man City falter

The Gunners have long been favourites to win their first English league crown since 2004 but Pep Guardiola's men have loomed large in their rear-view mirror.
5 March 2026, 08:51 AM

Weight-loss medication linked to lower risk of drug addiction: study

The massively popular drugs known as GLP-1 agonists could even halve people's risk of dying from a range of harmful substances, according to the research published in the BMJ journal on Thursday
5 March 2026, 08:47 AM

US Senate backs Trump on Iran strikes, blocks bid to limit his war powers

Prolonged war could affect November mid-term elections
5 March 2026, 08:35 AM

History beckons India as England seek ‘perfect game’

India, bidding to become the first team to successfully defend the ICC T20 World Cup title, face an England side hoping to play a “perfect game” in their semifinal at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium today.
5 March 2026, 08:30 AM

Nepal votes in key post-uprising polls

Queues began at dawn on the streets of the capital Kathmandu and in the usually sleepy eastern town of Jhapa
5 March 2026, 08:27 AM

Tackling war fallout: Govt eyes power rationing to conserve energy

The government is preparing to conserve energy and possibly introduce power cuts and rationing as global fuel supplies remain under stress due to the ongoing Middle East war.
5 March 2026, 02:53 AM

Contractual appointments: Where is the administration heading?

When the newly elected government assumed office, expectations were high that the civil administration would undergo a genuine restructuring -- different from the reshuffles of recent years.
5 March 2026, 02:17 AM

Child rights groups express concern over 7-yr-old's murder in Sitakunda

The incident highlights growing threats to children’s safety, they said
5 March 2026, 00:52 AM

Two injured in blast at AC repair shop in Dhaka

Victims treated at DMCH's emergency dept
5 March 2026, 00:43 AM

Roberto Baggio: The man who died standing

He was not weeping. His head was not dramatically bowed. His body did not collapse. Yet around him unfolded one of football’s most poetic tragedies. At its centre stood Roberto Baggio.
5 March 2026, 00:30 AM

Bangladesh to open embassy in Argentina: Foreign minister

Two sides identify priority areas for enhanced cooperation
5 March 2026, 00:20 AM

Allen blitz leads New Zealand to crushing win over S Africa and T20 WC final

Finn Allen smashed an unbeaten 100 off 33 balls as New Zealand romped to their target in only 12.5 overs.
4 March 2026, 22:56 PM

Action if waste collection fee exceeds Tk100: DSCC administrator

Registration fee for burial at DSCC graveyards and cremation reduced from Tk1,000 to Tk500, he says
4 March 2026, 22:42 PM
4 March 2026, 22:41 PM

US Treasury chief says 15% global tariff likely implemented this week

Tariff hike expected as US rebuilds trade policy
4 March 2026, 22:00 PM