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Attacks hit UAE after Iran blames it for strikes

Bangladesh, March 17 -- Missiles and drones rained on the United Arab Emirates on Monday, killing one civilian, disrupting the world's busiest airport and sparking a fire at a crucial oil hub. Iran h... Read More


No specific threat over Eid, police fully prepared for Eid security: IGP

Bangladesh, March 17 -- Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ali Hossain Fakir on Tuesday said there is no specific security threat centring the Eid-ul-Fitr, assuring that law enforcement agencies are fu... Read More


Metro rail to stay closed on Eid day, services resume next day

Bangladesh, March 17 -- Metro rail services will remain closed on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr and resume the following day as per the regular schedule. Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) issued a ... Read More


Lancet 2025 report: Climate change declared Bangladesh's immediate health crisis

Bangladesh, March 17 -- Bangladesh is facing a rapidly escalating public health and economic crisis driven by climate change, according to the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change 2025 report... Read More


PM to launch nationwide canal excavation prog today

Bangladesh, March 16 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to inaugurate a nationwide programme on Monday to excavate and re-excavate rivers, canals and other water bodies in a bid to improve irriga... Read More


US - Iran war drives up prices of Eid essentials

Bangladesh, March 16 -- The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran is beginning to cast a shadow over Bangladesh's domestic commodity market, as rising transportation and logistics costs ... Read More


Opposition urges parliament to honour referendum outcome

Bangladesh, March 16 -- The leader of the opposition and Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Shafiqur Rahman, has warned that opposition parties may take to the streets if the ongoing dispute over th... Read More


Tigers clinch ODI series 2-1 against Pakistan

Bangladesh, March 16 -- Bangladesh Cricket team clinched the three-match One Day International (ODI) series 2-1 after defeating Pakistan Cricket team by 11 runs in their third ODI match at the Sher-e-... Read More


With new BNP govt, Dhaka turns eastward

Bangladesh, March 16 -- The newly formed BNP government is seeking to strengthen economic engagement with Southeast Asia, signalling renewed emphasis on the 'Look East Policy' to diversify Bangladesh'... Read More


Iran warns nations over Hormuz escorts

Bangladesh, March 16 -- Iran warned other countries Sunday against joining the war with the United States and Israel after Donald Trump urged world powers to send warships to escort oil tankers throug... Read More