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

Barcelona, Liverpool, Bayern and Atletico reach Champions League quarterfinals

Barcelona hit Newcastle United for seven to reach the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday, while Liverpool overturned a first-leg deficit to beat Galatasaray in their last-16 tie and both Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid advanced to the next round.
19 March 2026, 08:37 AM

Three days in, coach Cox sees promise in Bangladesh U-20s

Bangladesh open their SAFF U-20 Championship campaign against Pakistan on March 24, before facing defending champions India in their final Group B match on March 28.
19 March 2026, 08:00 AM

Oliver Kahn: The final sigh of a fallen titan

Football is a cruel poet. It can reduce an entire epic to a single line.
19 March 2026, 07:30 AM

Iran hits Qatar energy hub, targets Saudi Arabia, after Israeli attack on gas field

Tehran strikes Israel after killing of security chief Larijani
19 March 2026, 06:17 AM

Barca demolish Newcastle 7-2 to reach Champions League quarters

Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha struck twice each for the Catalan giants at Camp Nou.
19 March 2026, 01:52 AM

BCB grants partial NOCs, Mustafizur exempt from NZ T20Is

Bangladesh players are off vacationing after the ODI series triumph against Pakistan and while most of them will reassemble after the Eid-ul-Fitr to prepare for the home white-ball series against New Zealand, the plans for the six Pakistan Super League (PSL)-bound players will be different.
19 March 2026, 00:30 AM

Fakhrul calls first month of Tarique Rahman’s govt a 'big success'

Highlights economic challenges, impact of US-Israel's war on Iran; defends VC appointments
19 March 2026, 00:28 AM

5 Dhaka-bound flights diverted to Ctg due to adverse weather

Of the diverted flights, two were int’l and three domestic
19 March 2026, 00:11 AM

We are playing for pride now, says Bangladesh midfielder Shamit

Having featured in four matches for Bangladesh so far, the midfielder admitted his experience with the national team has exceeded expectations.
19 March 2026, 00:08 AM

Major tourist spots gearing up for long Eid holiday

Popular tourist spots in the country are preparing to host a massive influx of vacationers as the government has approved a 7-day holiday for Eid-ul-Fitr this year.
19 March 2026, 00:00 AM