DMP rolls out tight security, traffic curbs for National Eidgah congregation

Multiple checkpoints, surveillance and diversions planned as thousands expected for central Eid prayers
19 March 2026, 13:58 PM

Fire kills 2 at Ctg shopping mall

Firefighters rescue three after fire erupts on fourth floor of KB Arcade Plaza
19 March 2026, 13:41 PM

'Iran will boycott America, not World Cup'

The Iranian national team are continuing to prepare for the World Cup finals and have no intention of pulling out of the tournament even if they will not travel to the United States, football chief Mehdi Taj said on Wednesday.
19 March 2026, 13:30 PM

Worker exodus slows highways as 833 more factories close in Gazipur

Intermittent rainfall throughout last night compounds the situation
19 March 2026, 13:07 PM

Kane says Bayern 'don't fear anyone' ahead of Real clash

Harry Kane said Bayern Munich had nothing to fear in taking on Real Madrid after setting up a quarterfinal clash with the European giants by beating Atalanta on Wednesday.
19 March 2026, 13:07 PM

Jamaat urges action over Eid travel 'mismanagement', 'fare irregularities'

Party cites safety lapses, overcharging and extortion amid rising passenger pressure
19 March 2026, 12:57 PM

Bangladesh raises alarm over seafarers’ safety amid escalating Middle East conflict

Dhaka calls for lawful navigation and diplomacy as Strait of Hormuz tensions intensify
19 March 2026, 12:40 PM

Ramadan lull brings Lawachara back to life as wildlife reclaims forest

Sharp drop in visitors and noise gives wildlife a rare respite; experts propose limited tourism to protect biodiversity
19 March 2026, 12:11 PM

Philippines beat Uzbekistan to reach 2027 Women's World Cup

The Philippines reached next year's World Cup in Brazil after scoring twice in five minutes to beat Uzbekistan 2-0 in the Women's Asian Cup playoffs on Thursday.
19 March 2026, 11:40 AM

22km congestion on Dhaka–Tangail highway; Dhaka–Aricha and Padma routes smooth

Overnight slow movement near Jamuna Bridge eases by morning, while Savar stretch remains congestion-free
19 March 2026, 11:34 AM

Strait of Hormuz blockage drives up Gulf food bills

The price of meat in particular has almost doubled
19 March 2026, 11:26 AM

Trump vows no more attacks by Israel on Iran gas field after it 'violently lashed out'

Trump warns Iran not to attack neighbours over Israel's South Pars strike
19 March 2026, 11:11 AM

Sadarghat accident: Two probe bodies formed, permits of two launches cancelled

Families to receive compensation, minister says; legal action promised against those responsible
19 March 2026, 11:03 AM

Iran missile fire kills 3 Palestinians in West Bank, foreign worker in Israel

The Red Crescent said at least eight others were injured, including one woman in critical condition
19 March 2026, 10:28 AM

US weighs military reinforcements as Iran war enters possible new phase

Options include securing Strait of Hormuz and Kharg Island
19 March 2026, 10:24 AM

Cathay suspends Dubai flights until April 30 over Middle East war

Cathay had previously axed all flights to Dubai and Riyadh in March, extending earlier suspensions
19 March 2026, 10:14 AM

Trump says Israel attacked Iran gas field without US, Qatari involvement, warns against attacks on Qatar

Trump also said Israel would not make any ‌more attacks on Iranian facilities in South Pars unless Iran attacked Qatar
19 March 2026, 10:13 AM

UCL quarterfinals set up mouthwatering clashes

With the second legs of the Champions League round of 16 done and dusted, the full list of fixtures for the quarterfinals is now known.
19 March 2026, 10:00 AM

Busy Eid for Bangladesh’s football teams

While most people in Bangladesh will be busy over the next week, celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr with their families and friends, three separate national football teams of the country will be away from home, preparing for crucial international assignments.
19 March 2026, 10:00 AM

Messi scores 900th career goal but Miami crash out

Argentine superstar Lionel Messi bagged the 900th goal of his glittering career on Wednesday but could not prevent Inter Miami from crashing out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on away goals after a 1-1 draw with Nashville.
19 March 2026, 09:33 AM