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Body formed to probe Sadarghat launch collision
10:03 AM, 19 Mar 2026 ThursdayThe Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has formed a four-member investigation committee, led by its administration and human resources director Saiful Islam, following a collision between two passenger launches at Sadarghat Launch Terminal in Dhaka.
Oil surges to $110 a barrel after Israel strikes Iran's energy facilities
09:27 AM, 19 Mar 2026 ThursdayOil prices rose above $110 (£82.78) a barrel after Iranian media reported an airstrike hitting a facility on the world's largest natural gas field.
Eid rush crowds Kamalapur, passengers climb train roofs
08:47 AM, 19 Mar 2026 ThursdayThe rush of travelers leaving Dhaka ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the largest religious festivals for Muslims, has created unprecedented congestion at Kamalapur Railway Station, with thousands struggling to secure seats on trains.
US expands visa bond policy to 12 more countries
08:07 AM, 19 Mar 2026 ThursdayThe United States Department of State has added a dozen countries to a list that requires visa applicants to post bonds of as much as $15,000 for entry into the US.
9 rights groups urge Tarique to address concerns over press freedom
10:02 PM, 18 Mar 2026 WednesdayThe Committee to Protect Journalists and eight other human rights organisations have written to Bangladesh’s newly elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, urging his government to take steps to protect human rights and uphold press freedom.
Eid demand pushes beef up by Tk 70 a kg
09:59 PM, 18 Mar 2026 WednesdayIn Dhaka’s neighbourhood markets, the cost of essential protein items, particularly beef and chicken, has climbed sharply in recent days, placing additional pressure on household budgets already stretched by Ramadan expenses.
Anti-July Uprising role: IU waives punishment of 30 teachers, officials
09:46 PM, 18 Mar 2026 WednesdayThe authorities of Islamic University in Kushtia have decided to revoke disciplinary actions against 19 teachers and 11 officials who were previously suspended following an investigation into their alleged involvement in activities against the July uprising that led to the ousting of the Awami League government.
Moon stays hidden, Eid in Saudi Arabia Friday
09:38 PM, 18 Mar 2026 WednesdayThe wait for the Shawwal crescent ended in certainty on Wednesday evening, as the moon remained unseen in Saudi Arabia – setting the stage for Eid-ul-Fitr to be celebrated on Friday, March 20.
Brother hacks cop, snatches away banditry accused
09:29 PM, 18 Mar 2026 WednesdayA warranted accused was snatched away from police custody after hacking a cop in Bagerhat Kachua on Wednesday afternoon, March 18.
Wait for Eid crescent in Bangladesh to stretch little longer
09:27 PM, 18 Mar 2026 WednesdayAs the final days of Ramadan unfold, a quiet excitement is spreading across Bangladesh – in homes, markets, and neighbourhood streets alike. The air carries a familiar mix of devotion and anticipation, as families prepare for Eid-ul-Fitr, even as the all-important crescent moon continues to play hide and seek.
Fuel supply strain deepens: Industrial giants warn production slowdown
09:11 PM, 18 Mar 2026 WednesdayBangladesh’s industrial sector is facing mounting pressure as major manufacturing groups report persistent fuel shortages at the depot level, despite repeated assurances from authorities that supply remains normal.
Eid travel hit by ‘fare anarchy’: Passengers to bear Tk 148cr extra burden, finds passengers' forum
08:55 PM, 18 Mar 2026 WednesdayThe Bangladesh Passenger Welfare Association has alleged that widespread overcharging by bus operators is forcing passengers to pay an additional Tk 148 crore during the Eid-ul-Fitr travel rush – turning what should be a joyful homecoming into a financial strain.
Enjoy the flowers, fall in love: Chinese univ push for romance in an age of decline
08:21 PM, 18 Mar 2026 WednesdayIn a country long defined by exam pressure and relentless competition, a gentle, almost poetic message has emerged from an unlikely place: a university noticeboard. “Enjoy the flowers, fall in love.”
2 women injured as two launches collide at Sadarghat
08:13 PM, 18 Mar 2026 WednesdayTwo women, including a pregnant one, were injured after being sandwiched in the middle of two launches at Sadarghat launch terminal in Dhaka on Wednesday afternoon, March 18.
Ukraine faces missile shortage due to ME war, says Zelensky
08:09 PM, 18 Mar 2026 WednesdayVolodymyr Zelensky has said Ukraine will face a deficit of missiles it is using to fight Russia due to the war in the Middle East.
The train shook… Then screams: Inside derailed Nilsagar Express that shattered Eid journeys
07:50 PM, 18 Mar 2026 WednesdayAt around 2:30 pm, the Dhaka-bound train derailed in the Bagbari area of Chhatnigram, near Santahar Junction, throwing at least nine coaches off the tracks. Within seconds, a routine journey became a desperate scramble for survival.
Trump suggests US could leave allies alone to secure Hormuz
07:26 PM, 18 Mar 2026 WednesdayPresident Donald Trump angrily suggested Wednesday that he could leave US allies to secure the Hormuz strait on their own since they have refused to fight alongside US forces against Iran in the crucial shipping lane.
Woman dies after tree falls on moving auto-rickshaw in Moulvibazar
06:49 PM, 18 Mar 2026 WednesdayA woman died after a roadside tree collapsed onto a moving auto-rickshaw in Moulvibazar's Borolekha upazila on Wednesday afternoon.
Nilsagar derailment: Warning flags up, yet disaster unfolds on Eid-bound train
06:15 PM, 18 Mar 2026 WednesdayRed flags waved along the tracks, a clear warning of the repair work underway. But in a heartbeat, the routine afternoon turned into panic as the Nilsagar Express, fresh out of Santahar Junction, thundered into the section and derailed near Adamdighi in Bogura on Wednesday.
Fernandez uncertain over his Chelsea future
05:50 PM, 18 Mar 2026 WednesdayChelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez said he did not know whether he would be at the club next season following the Blues' Champions League exit to Paris St-Germain.