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US, Israel strike 5 oil facilities in and near Tehran: Official

02:07 PM, 08 Mar 2026 Sunday

The United States and Israel hit five oil facilities with overnight strikes in and near the Iranian capital that killed four people, an official told state TV on Sunday.

Crowds at Ctg filling stations despite 25 days’ octane stock

01:36 PM, 08 Mar 2026 Sunday

Despite having sufficient octane reserves to last 25 days, petrol pumps across Chittagong have been crowded as people rush to fill fuel.

Nasiruddin Patwary sued for defaming Mirza Abbas

12:55 PM, 08 Mar 2026 Sunday

A case has been filed against Nasiruddin Patwary, chief coordinator of the National Citizen Party (NCP), over allegations of making defamatory remarks about BNP Standing Committee member and political adviser to the Prime Minister, Mirza Abbas.

Govt to brief on Family Card on Monday

12:34 PM, 08 Mar 2026 Sunday

The government will hold a press conference on Monday, March 9, to outline its ‘Family Card’ initiative, a flagship programme under the election manifesto.

Eight fuel-carrying vessels anchored at Ctg port

12:20 PM, 08 Mar 2026 Sunday

Eight fuel-carrying vessels, including gas and oil, anchored at Chattogram port on Sunday (March 8) amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

RAB raids three Dhaka hospitals to curb brokers

11:57 AM, 08 Mar 2026 Sunday

Members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on Sunday launched a special drive at three government hospitals in the capital with a view to preventing brokers from conducting their activities inside hospital premises.

Rain likely in four divisions

11:28 AM, 08 Mar 2026 Sunday

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rainfall in several areas of Rangpur, Barishal, Khulna, and Rajshahi divisions within 24 hours starting from 9:00 am on Sunday.

No congestion on Dhaka roads despite slow traffic

11:27 AM, 08 Mar 2026 Sunday

Vehicle movement on the capital’s roads remained slow but largely free of congestion on Sunday morning, the first working day of the week, as government offices, courts and banks continued operating under the revised schedule for the holy month of Ramadan.

Women in top administrative posts see slight dip

11:12 AM, 08 Mar 2026 Sunday

The number of women in top administrative positions has slightly decreased compared to last year. Secretaries of ministries and divisions are considered policy-making roles, while the most important field administrative post is that of the Deputy Commissioner (DC).

International Women’s Day today

09:58 AM, 08 Mar 2026 Sunday

International Women’s Day is being observed on Sunday across Bangladesh, as it is around the world. Both the President and the Prime Minister have issued separate messages marking the occasion.

Iran Guards say capable of 6-month intense war

09:20 AM, 08 Mar 2026 Sunday

Iran can fight an intense war against the United States and Israel for at least six months, the Revolutionary Guards said in a statement carried by the Fars news agency on Sunday.

Youth beaten to death at filling station over fuel dispute

08:33 AM, 08 Mar 2026 Sunday

A young man was beaten to death by staff of a filling station in Jhenaidah on Saturday night after he went there to buy fuel.

Jamaat amir urges govt to ensure strict action against fuel smuggling

09:56 PM, 07 Mar 2026 Saturday

Jamaat-e-Islami amir Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday urged the government to ensure strict security across the country to prevent fuel smuggling amid the ongoing energy crisis.

Planned zakat management can play key role in poverty alleviation: PM

09:32 PM, 07 Mar 2026 Saturday

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday said that a planned and targeted zakat management system could play a significant role in reducing poverty in Bangladesh within the next 10 to 15 years.

UAE announces possible date for Eid-ul-Fitr

08:56 PM, 07 Mar 2026 Saturday

Astronomers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have announced the possible date for celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr after the end of Ramadan in 2026, saying the festival is likely to fall on Friday, March 20, as the holy month is expected to complete 30 days.

10,000 liters of fuel oil found buried in Natore

08:12 PM, 07 Mar 2026 Saturday

The upazila administration in Singra, Natore, on Saturday uncovered 10,000 liters of fuel oil buried underground during a raid targeting illegal stockpiling and attempts to create an artificial fuel shortage.

Two children go missing in Kushtia river

07:34 PM, 07 Mar 2026 Saturday

Two children went missing while bathing in the Gorai River near the Khoksa-Osmanpur ferry ghat in Kushtia on Saturday afternoon.

Russia wins first Paralympic medal in 12 years

06:53 PM, 07 Mar 2026 Saturday

Russia won its first Paralympic medal since 2014 on Saturday as Varvara Voronchikhina claimed bronze in the women's downhill standing in Cortina.

12 ships from Strait of Hormuz arrive at Ctg port

06:35 PM, 07 Mar 2026 Saturday

A total of 12 ships that navigated through the Strait of Hormuz have arrived at the outer anchorage of Chattogram port ahead of escalating tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel.

Fuel supply stable, two more oil tankers to arrive on Mar 9: Energy Minister

05:00 PM, 07 Mar 2026 Saturday

Energy Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku on Saturday said that the country has sufficient fuel reserves and there is no need for public panic.