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Nepal votes six months after deadly anti-corruption protests
09:15 AM, 05 Mar 2026 ThursdayNepal voted on Thursday for a new parliament, six months after deadly anti-corruption protests toppled the government -- a high-stakes showdown between an entrenched old guard and a powerful youth movement.
Former transport union leader shot dead in Khulna
08:50 AM, 05 Mar 2026 ThursdayMasum Billah, former president of the Rupsha-Bagerhat Inter-District Transport Workers’ Union, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Khulna on Wednesday night.
US Senate rejects resolution to curb Trump’s Iran war powers
08:27 AM, 05 Mar 2026 ThursdayThe US Senate on Wednesday rejected a resolution aimed at curbing President Donald Trump's authority to continue military strikes on Iran, in a narrow congressional show of support for a conflict launched without explicit approval from lawmakers.
Govt calls for austerity in electricity, fuel use amid energy supply uncertainty
10:00 PM, 04 Mar 2026 WednesdayThe government on Wednesday, March 4, asked people to show austerity in the use of electricity and fuel by avoiding all types of decorative lighting and reducing the use of personal vehicles amid energy supply uncertainty.
IU teacher hacked dead in office; murder suspect ‘attempts suicide’
09:29 PM, 04 Mar 2026 WednesdayA female teacher of the Social Welfare department of Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia was hacked to death allegedly by an employee of the department at her office on Wednesday, March 4.
US submarine sank Iran’s warship off Sri Lanka coast: Hegseth
09:02 PM, 04 Mar 2026 WednesdayA United States submarine has sunk an Iranian warship with a torpedo in international waters off Sri Lanka’s coast, says US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
NATO destroys Iran missile heading into Turkish airspace
08:05 PM, 04 Mar 2026 WednesdayA ballistic missile fired from Iran and heading into Turkish airspace after passing over Syria and Iraq has been destroyed by NATO air defence systems, the Turkish Ministry of National Defence says.
Dhaka flags economic risks of prolonged Middle East war
07:01 PM, 04 Mar 2026 WednesdaySeeking an early resolution to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, Bangladesh on Wednesday, March 4, conveyed to the US that it is difficult for a country like Bangladesh to bear the economic impact.
2 suspected thieves lynched in Munshiganj
05:57 PM, 04 Mar 2026 WednesdayTwo young men were beaten to death by locals on suspicion of theft in Munshiganj's Louhajang in the early hours of Tuesday, March 4.
PM orders launching of ‘e-Health card’ without delay
05:19 PM, 04 Mar 2026 WednesdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday directed the authorities concerned to introduce ‘e-Health’ card to ensure medical services for people across the country, reaffirming the government’s commitment to delivering healthcare at the doorstep.
Pakistan drop Babar, Saim in squad for Bangladesh ODI series
05:07 PM, 04 Mar 2026 WednesdayThe Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday announced a 15-member squad for the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh, with star batter Babar Azam and all-rounder Saim Ayub left out of the selection.
Govt transfers SPs of six districts including Bogura
04:45 PM, 04 Mar 2026 WednesdayIn a major reshuffle, the government has transferred the superintendents of police (SPs) of six districts. The information is shared in a notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday, March 4.
Govt reshuffles portfolios of 2 advisers, 8 state ministers
04:30 PM, 04 Mar 2026 WednesdayThe government has reassigned the portfolios of two advisers holding the rank of minister and eight state ministers. Two gazette notifications were issued by the Cabinet Division in this regard on Tuesday, March 3.
Kuwait says girl, 11, killed as Iran targets Gulf
04:05 PM, 04 Mar 2026 WednesdayKuwait's health ministry said on Wednesday that an 11-year-old girl was killed after being hit by falling shrapnel following waves of Iranian attacks across the Gulf.
Griezmann rubs salt in Barca's wounds with savage social media post
03:57 PM, 04 Mar 2026 WednesdayAntoine Griezmann just couldn't resist a cheeky dig at his former employers. Despite a nerve-wracking night at the Camp Nou, Atletico Madrid have officially punched their ticket to the Copa del Rey final.
Any new leader appointed by Iran is a target: Israel
02:59 PM, 04 Mar 2026 WednesdayAny new leader appointed by Iran’s ruling clerics would be “an unequivocal target for elimination,” Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned on Wednesday, as senior Iranian officials gathered to choose a successor to the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Iran to begin state funeral for Khamenei this evening
02:56 PM, 04 Mar 2026 WednesdayIran will hold a three-day state funeral for supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli strikes, official news agency Irna said.
No economic recovery without action on loan defaulters: AK Azad
02:31 PM, 04 Mar 2026 WednesdayAK Azad, Managing Director of Ha-Meem Group and Vice President of the International Chamber of Commerce Bangladesh (ICC Bangladesh), has said that the country’s economy will not improve under the new government unless strict action is taken against loan defaulters.
Extortionists to be brought under law after listing: Salahuddin
02:00 PM, 04 Mar 2026 WednesdayHome Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has announced that extortionists and repeat offenders will be brought under the law through a systematic listing process, in a move aimed at strengthening law and order in the capital.
Eid online shopping picks up; entrepreneurs eye strong sales
01:06 PM, 04 Mar 2026 WednesdayAhead of Eid-ul-Fitr, online shopping in Bangladesh is picking up pace. Entrepreneurs are hopeful of strong sales during the first Eid under the new government. Although the bulk of purchases has yet to begin, many expect a surge in orders in the coming days.