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Pry scholarship exams to begin from April 15
02:03 PM, 25 Mar 2026 WednesdayThe Directorate of Primary Education has announced the schedule for the 2025 Primary Scholarship Examination, set to begin across the country on April 15.
Sparse passengers keep Dhaka traffic smooth post-Eid
12:24 PM, 25 Mar 2026 WednesdayEven though the consecutive holiday for Eid has ended, the roads of Dhaka remain largely empty on the fifth day of Eid-ul-Fitr.
Gold price drops again in local market
11:27 AM, 25 Mar 2026 WednesdayThe price of gold in the country has been slightly reduced, with the rate of the highest-quality 22-carat gold falling by Tk 5,482 per bhori (11.664 grams), bringing the new price to Tk 241,445 per bhori.
Govt promotes 264 officials to senior assist secy posts
10:45 AM, 25 Mar 2026 WednesdayThe government has promoted 264 Assistant Secretaries to the position of Senior Assistant Secretary. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification regarding the promotions on Tuesday night (March 24).
Philippines declares national energy emergency
10:06 AM, 25 Mar 2026 WednesdayPhilippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has declared a national energy emergency in response to the US-Israel war on Iran and what he called the “imminent danger” posed to the country’s energy supply.
Mideast war: Vietnam diesel prices surge over 100%
09:44 AM, 25 Mar 2026 WednesdayThe price of diesel in Vietnam has more than doubled since the start of the war in the Middle East, according to figures released by the trade ministry on Wednesday.
July warrior stabbed to death at Cox’s Bazar beach
09:26 AM, 25 Mar 2026 WednesdayA July warrior was stabbed to death at Kabita Chattar point on Cox’s Bazar beach on Tuesday night. The incident occurred around 10:30 pm.
Genocide Day today
08:55 AM, 25 Mar 2026 WednesdayThe nation is observing Genocide Day in solemn remembrance of the brutal crackdown by Pakistani occupation forces on unarmed Bengalis on the fateful night of March 25, 1971, carried out under the codename “Operation Searchlight.”
Trump sends peace plan to Iran amid conflict, signals optimism
08:40 AM, 25 Mar 2026 WednesdayUS President Donald Trump sent a peace plan to Iran as he voiced optimism Tuesday at ending nearly a month of warfare, with Tehran announcing that it will let "non-hostile" oil vessels go through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
Saudi Crown Prince urges Trump to continue military pressure on Iran
09:36 PM, 24 Mar 2026 TuesdaySaudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has reportedly urged US President Donald Trump to continue military operations against Iran, describing the campaign as a historic opportunity to reshape the Middle East.
Bangladesh defeat Pakistan in SAFF U-20 Championship
09:09 PM, 24 Mar 2026 TuesdayBangladesh secured a convincing victory over Pakistan in their opening match of the SAFF U-20 Championship, with young expatriate footballer Ronan Sullivan scoring twice to boost the team’s chances of reaching the semifinals.
Fire breaks out at Khagrachhari resort
08:06 PM, 24 Mar 2026 TuesdayA fire broke out at a resort in Khagrachhari owned by former State Minister for Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Kujendra Lal Tripura.
Trump blames Hegseth for early push for strikes on Iran
07:46 PM, 24 Mar 2026 TuesdayUS President Donald Trump has sparked fresh debate over the Iran conflict after suggesting that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was among the first to advocate military action against Tehran’s nuclear programme – remarks seen by analysts as a subtle shift in political responsibility.
JS panel reviews interim govt ordinances in first meeting
07:23 PM, 24 Mar 2026 TuesdayThe special committee formed by the Jatiya Sangsad on Tuesday began reviewing a wide range of ordinances issued during the tenure of the interim government, holding detailed discussions at its first meeting at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.
Pry schools to remain open on Saturdays
07:11 PM, 24 Mar 2026 TuesdayThe Ministry of Primary and Mass Education has announced that primary schools will remain open on 10 Saturdays this year aiming to mitigate the learning gaps caused by the month-long Ramadan holiday.
DSCC, DNCC bosses pledge visible improvement in Dhaka traffic in a month
07:04 PM, 24 Mar 2026 TuesdayAfter a high-stakes marathon meeting with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, the administrators of Dhaka North and Dhaka South City Corporations have made a bold promise: visible improvements in the capital's notorious traffic within just one month!
2 youths killed after being hit by trains in Kishoreganj
06:50 PM, 24 Mar 2026 TuesdayTwo young men died after being struck by trains at different places in Bhairab of Kishoreganj district.
Masud Uddin Chowdhury on 5-day remand
06:48 PM, 24 Mar 2026 TuesdayA Dhaka court has placed former lawmaker Lt Gen (retd) Masud Uddin Chowdhury on a five-day remand in a human trafficking case filed with Paltan Police Station.
NIA whisks Hadi murder suspects from Kolkata to Delhi
06:34 PM, 24 Mar 2026 TuesdayIn a dramatic turn in the high-profile killing of Inquilab Mancha convener Sharif Osman Hadi in Bangladesh, India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken two key suspects from a West Bengal jail to Delhi, tightening its grip on the cross-border murder probe.
5 killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine
06:06 PM, 24 Mar 2026 TuesdayAt least five people have been killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine, after a massive overnight aerial bombardment targeted several regions across the country.