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Body of Bangladeshi killed in Dubai arrives in Dhaka
12:24 PM, 09 Mar 2026 MondayThe body of Bangladeshi expatriate Ahmed Ali, who was killed in a missile strike in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, amid the US-Israel war with Iran, arrived in Dhaka on Monday morning.
Gold prices drop again in domestic market
11:42 AM, 09 Mar 2026 MondayThe price of gold in the domestic market has fallen slightly. The cost of the highest-quality 22-carat gold per bhori (11.664 grams) has decreased by Tk 3,266, bringing the new price to Tk 264,948 per bhori.
Iran war: Global oil prices surge past $110 a barrel
10:45 AM, 09 Mar 2026 MondayGlobal oil prices have jumped above $110 (£82.74) a barrel and stock markets have slumped as the escalating US-Israeli war with Iran has fuelled fears of prolonged disruption to shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Professor Sakhawat Ali Khan passes away
09:39 AM, 09 Mar 2026 MondayProfessor Dr Sakhawat Ali Khan, one of the pioneers of journalism education in Bangladesh, has passed away. He breathed his last at a private hospital in the capital on Sunday night (March 8).
India beat New Zealand to clinch third T20 World Cup title
09:14 AM, 09 Mar 2026 MondayIndia won a record third T20 World Cup title and became the first team to defend their crown with a 96-run thumping of New Zealand in a lop-sided final on Sunday.
Iran names Khamenei’s son as new supreme leader
08:54 AM, 09 Mar 2026 MondayIran has named Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader, just over a week after the assassination of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in joint United States-Israeli strikes that have plunged the entire region into a sprawling war.
Bangladeshi among two killed in projectile strike in Saudi Arabia
08:27 AM, 09 Mar 2026 MondayAt least two people have been killed after a projectile fell on a residential location in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Kharj city, Saudi authorities reported, as Iranian counterattacks on Gulf nations hosting US military assets entered a second week.
Women’s Day celebrated with renewed focus on women’s rights, opportunities
10:04 PM, 08 Mar 2026 SundayMarking International Women’s Day, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam, on Sunday paid tribute to the “Mother of Democracy,” former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, recalling her groundbreaking initiatives in advancing female education.
Universities closed from Monday to save electricity, fuel
09:40 PM, 08 Mar 2026 SundayThe government has decided to close all public and private universities to save electricity and fuel amid concerns over global supply disruptions triggered by tensions in the Middle East.
Fuel reserves rise with arrival of two ships: Minister
08:21 PM, 08 Mar 2026 SundayFuel reserves have increased in the country with the arrival of two fuel-laden ships.
Osman Hadi murder: Prime accused Faisal held in India
07:12 PM, 08 Mar 2026 SundayFaisal Karim Masud, the prime accused in the murder of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman bin Hadi, has been arrested in India. He and another person, named Alamgir Hossain, were apprehended along Bangao border.
NCP launches women’s wing ‘Jatiya Nari Shakti’
06:53 PM, 08 Mar 2026 SundayMarking International Women’s Day, the National Citizen Party's (NCP) women’s wing 'Jatiya Nari Shakti' formally launched on Sunday, with Monira Sharmin named convener, Mahmuda Alam Mitu as member secretary, and Nusrat Tabassum as chief organiser.
Food inflation climbs to 9.30% in February
05:53 PM, 08 Mar 2026 SundayThe country’s point-to-point inflation rose to 9.13 per cent in February, with food inflation climbing to 9.30 per cent, according to the latest data released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).
China warns against government change in Iran
05:15 PM, 08 Mar 2026 SundayChina has warned against seeking government change in Iran amid the ongoing US-Israeli offensive, saying any such move lacks public support.
Govt fixes monthly honorariums for imam, muezzins
04:50 PM, 08 Mar 2026 SundayThe government will launch a monthly honorarium and training-based welfare programme for mosque imams, muezzins, and Khadems, and staff of other places of worship.
Card transactions in Bangladesh jump 143% in five years: BB
04:36 PM, 08 Mar 2026 SundayCard-based transactions in the country have surged by about 143 % over the past five years, according to the latest report of Bangladesh Bank (BB).
No illuminations on Independence Day this year: Salauddin
04:00 PM, 08 Mar 2026 SundayCiting the need to conserve fuel amid the ongoing global situation, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Sunday, March 8, said no lighting or illuminations will be arranged across the country to mark the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr and Independence Day this year.
Ex-Chief Justice Khairul Haque granted bail
03:57 PM, 08 Mar 2026 SundayThe High Court on Sunday granted bail to former Chief Justice ABM Khairul Haque in four cases, including a case involving allegations of verdict forgery.
Zaima receives grandmother Khaleda’s award from President
03:20 PM, 08 Mar 2026 SundayFormer Prime Minister Khaleda Zia was posthumously awarded the “Best Indomitable Woman” award in recognition of her exceptional contributions to the advancement of democracy.
PM says ‘let’s go to war’ as he leaves residence for work
02:52 PM, 08 Mar 2026 SundaySunday marks the first working day of the week. Like any other workday, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman left his residence in the morning to begin his duties.