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Eid countdown begins: ‘Domm’ trailer leaves fans wanting more
09:03 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayThe action-drama ‘Domm’, inspired by a true story, has ignited excitement among audiences even before its release.
Dhaka shops scramble for soybean oil in small-lot sales
08:37 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayAs Eid shopping picks up in Dhaka, local retailers are sourcing soybean oil in small quantities from other wholesalers or shops – a shift from traditional company-supplied bottles – to retain customers amid a growing supply shortage.
3 die as bus rams auto-rickshaw in Tangail
08:36 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayThree people were killed when a bus rammed a CNG-run auto-rickshaw in Tangail's Dhanbari on Tuesday afternoon, March 17.
Actor Shams Suman passes away
08:23 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayShams Suman, once a prominent face in Bangladeshi cinema and television, has died at a hospital in Dhaka following a cardiac arrest at 6:45 pm on March 17.
Veg vendor killed while saving Juba Dal leader
07:15 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayA vegetable vendor has been killed when he was trying to save a local Juba Dal leader from a knife attack by rivals in Kishoreganj's Sadar upazila.
Mujtoba rejects de-escalation, demands US, Israel ‘brought to their knees’
06:35 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayIran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has rejected proposals for reducing tensions conveyed by intermediary countries, insisting that Israel and the United States must first be “brought to their knees,” a senior Iranian official told reporters on Tuesday.
Even the police chief isn’t safe: Thieves strike at IGP’s home in Bagerhat
06:15 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayIn a shocking breach of security, the residence of Bangladesh’s top police official, Inspector General of Police Md Ali Hossain Fakir, was targeted by thieves late Monday night.
PM orders aid for hailstorm, flash flood victims during Eid holidays
06:06 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed authorities to extend support to people affected by recent hailstorms and flash floods across the country, even as the Eid holidays continue.
PM directs special measures for speedy disposal of rape cases
05:48 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman has instructed all relevant ministries to take special measures to ensure the swift disposal of rape cases across the country.
21,500 farmers to get Farmers’ Cards this Pahela Baishakh
05:30 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayAs the country prepares to welcome the Bengali New Year, the government is poised to roll out a landmark initiative aimed at empowering small and marginal farmers. On April 14, the first day of the Bengali month of Baishakh, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate the Farmers’ Card programme, distributing the first cards to around 21,500 farmers in Tangail Sadar upazila.
Metro rail to stay closed on Eid day
05:29 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayMetro rail services will remain closed on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr and resume the following day as per the regular schedule.
‘I asked the charge. He said it was free’: A rare free porter service at Sadarghat
05:13 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayFor years, Sadarghat – Dhaka’s busiest river terminal – has been synonymous with congestion, confusion and, at times, passenger harassment during major travel seasons such as Eid-ul-Fitr. Unregulated porter charges, overcrowding and last-minute chaos have long been part of the experience. This year, however, there are visible efforts to bring some order.
Neymar speaks out after latest Brazil squad omission
04:32 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayNeymar has expressed his deep disappointment after being left out of Carlo Ancelotti’s latest Brazil squad.
BMU earns global recognition as stroke treatment training hub
04:30 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayIn a significant boost to Bangladesh’s healthcare sector, Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) has been accredited as an international training centre for advanced stroke treatment, marking a major step forward in life-saving neurological care.
MP Atiq narrowly escapes fatal road accident
04:20 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayKurigram-2 lawmaker Atiqur Rahman Mujahid narrowly escaped death in a road accident on the Rangpur–Kurigram highway early Tuesday, while his chauffeur and personal assistant were seriously injured.
Abu Jafor Khan made Islamic Arabic Univ VC
04:11 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayThe government has appointed Professor Dr Muhammad Abu Jafor Khan as the new Vice-Chancellor of Islamic Arabic University (IAU) for a four-year term.
China ‘never interfered’ in Bangladesh’s internal affairs, says Jamaat chief
04:11 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayAt a time when questions of foreign influence and economic partnership are shaping political discourse, Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Shafiqur Rahman has drawn a sharp distinction between global powers, portraying China as a consistent, non-intrusive partner of Bangladesh.
Israel claims killing top Iranian officials Larijani, Soleimani
04:01 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayIsrael has claimed it killed top Iranian security official Ali Larijani and Gholamreza Soleimani, commander of the Basij unit of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), in recent strikes, though Iran has yet to confirm the claims.
Two children drown in Meherpur pond
03:50 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayTwo children died after drowning in a pond at Mailmari village of Gangni upazila in Meherpur on Tuesday afternoon.
BCB warns govt against interfering in board matters
03:46 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayThe BCB has warned the Bangladesh government against interfering in board matters, after the formation of an investigation committee by the sports ministry to look into allegations of malpractice during last year's BCB elections.