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Biman cancels all Middle East-bound flights as regional tensions soar
05:51 PM, 28 Feb 2026 SaturdayBiman Bangladesh Airlines has suspended all flights to Middle Eastern destinations amid rising security concerns in the region following Israeli attacks on Iran.
Iran presses on with missile, Tehran told to evacuate as Israel braces for new wave
05:36 PM, 28 Feb 2026 SaturdayIran has vowed to continue its missile campaign against Israel and US targets, while urging residents of the capital to leave Tehran amid rapidly escalating regional tensions.
NU first year degree exam results published
05:25 PM, 28 Feb 2026 SaturdayThe National University (NU) has published the results of its first-year degree examinations-2024, reporting a 90.29% pass rate.
We never tolerated corruption and never will: Fakhrul
05:12 PM, 28 Feb 2026 SaturdayLocal Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that his ministry has never supported corruption and will continue to maintain a zero-tolerance stance.
Minister orders crackdown on hoarding grains in ‘floating warehouses’
04:45 PM, 28 Feb 2026 SaturdayShipping, Road Transport and Bridges, and Railways Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam has ordered strict legal action against companies responsible for delaying the unloading of imported wheat and maize from lighter vessels, warning that such practices could destabilise the food market.
US military presence in the Middle East
04:31 PM, 28 Feb 2026 SaturdayThe United States maintains a vast military network across the Middle East, with between 40,000 and 50,000 troops stationed at bases spread across at least 19 locations. These installations, built over decades, form the backbone of Washington’s military presence in the region and have now emerged as key targets amid escalating tensions with Iran.
Anyone sheltering rapists will face stern action: Law Minister Asaduzzaman
04:27 PM, 28 Feb 2026 SaturdayLaw, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister M Asaduzzaman has warned that anyone providing shelter to individuals involved in the Narsingdi rape case will face severe consequences.
Iran targets US forces across Gulf
04:17 PM, 28 Feb 2026 SaturdayIran has targeted United States forces across multiple Gulf countries, including Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, sharply escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Missiles rock Gulf as one killed in Abu Dhabi, regional airspace shut
04:13 PM, 28 Feb 2026 SaturdayAt least one person has been killed in Abu Dhabi after the United Arab Emirates intercepted several missiles reportedly launched from Iran, the country’s state news agency has said.
Pakistan rules out dialogue with Afghanistan as attacks persist
04:02 PM, 28 Feb 2026 SaturdayInternational calls for mediation are growing as Pakistan and Afghanistan engage in cross-border fighting for a third day, in the most serious flare-up in violence between the neighbours in months that Pakistan says has brought them into “open war”.
Garment workers block Dhaka–Sylhet hwy over unpaid wages
03:47 PM, 28 Feb 2026 SaturdayTraffic movement on the Dhaka–Sylhet highway was severely disrupted on Saturday after workers of an export-oriented garment factory in Rupganj of Narayanganj staged a road blockade demanding payment of three months’ outstanding wages.
Missile strike hits US bases across Middle East as Iran confirms Gulf base targets
03:25 PM, 28 Feb 2026 SaturdayBahrain has confirmed that the headquarters of the United States Navy Fifth Fleet was targeted in a missile attack, as regional tensions escalated dramatically following Iranian strikes on American military installations across the Middle East.
Israel says Iran fires missiles toward its territory
02:53 PM, 28 Feb 2026 SaturdayThe Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Saturday said missiles were launched from Iran toward Israeli territory.
Mohon Raihan to get award as govt revises decision
02:29 PM, 28 Feb 2026 SaturdayThe authorities suspended the award after some complaints were raised about Mohon Raihan's writings and poems since the announcement of his name as one of the award winners, the notice said.
Iran under attack
01:20 PM, 28 Feb 2026 SaturdayThe United States and Israel have launched an attack on Iran, with explosions heard and seen across Tehran, as Israel announced it had launched a missile attack on the country. Several missiles have struck University Street and the Jomhouri area in Tehran, Fars news agency reported.
Woman hacked dead, granddaughter killed after ‘rape’
12:59 PM, 28 Feb 2026 SaturdayA 65-year-old woman was hacked to death, and her 15-year-old granddaughter was killed, allegedly after rape in Pabna's Ishwardi in the early hours of Saturday, February 28.
Israel launches attack on Iran, blasts heard in Tehran
12:40 PM, 28 Feb 2026 SaturdayThe IDF launched a surprise attack on Iran on Saturday morning, with Iranian state media reporting explosions have been heard in Tehran. At the time of the attack, the IDF sent a national warning to all citizens to stay near protected spaces.
Gold prices surge, now bhori Tk 2.65 lakh
11:35 AM, 28 Feb 2026 SaturdayGold prices have surged in the domestic market, with the best quality gold (22-carat) soaring by Tk 4,374 to 265,414 per bhori. The Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association (BAJUS) decided to hike prices on Saturday morning, February 28, citing a rise in the prices of pure gold in the local market.
Pakistan-Afghanistan crisis: Dhaka says war doesn't bring anything good
10:59 AM, 28 Feb 2026 SaturdayAmid the ongoing war between two SAARC countries - Afghanistan and Pakistan, Bangladesh has decided not to make any public comments but stressed that such war does not bring anything good.
BNP leader killed in factional clash in Rajshahi
10:45 AM, 28 Feb 2026 SaturdayA local BNP leader was killed in a clash between two groups of the party in Charghat upazila of Rajshahi on Friday night, February 27.