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Metro rail to stay closed on Eid day
05:29 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayMetro rail services will remain closed on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr and resume the following day as per the regular schedule.
‘I asked the charge. He said it was free’: A rare free porter service at Sadarghat
05:13 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayFor years, Sadarghat – Dhaka’s busiest river terminal – has been synonymous with congestion, confusion and, at times, passenger harassment during major travel seasons such as Eid-ul-Fitr. Unregulated porter charges, overcrowding and last-minute chaos have long been part of the experience. This year, however, there are visible efforts to bring some order.
Neymar speaks out after latest Brazil squad omission
04:32 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayNeymar has expressed his deep disappointment after being left out of Carlo Ancelotti’s latest Brazil squad.
BMU earns global recognition as stroke treatment training hub
04:30 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayIn a significant boost to Bangladesh’s healthcare sector, Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) has been accredited as an international training centre for advanced stroke treatment, marking a major step forward in life-saving neurological care.
MP Atiq narrowly escapes fatal road accident
04:20 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayKurigram-2 lawmaker Atiqur Rahman Mujahid narrowly escaped death in a road accident on the Rangpur–Kurigram highway early Tuesday, while his chauffeur and personal assistant were seriously injured.
Abu Jafor Khan made Islamic Arabic Univ VC
04:11 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayThe government has appointed Professor Dr Muhammad Abu Jafor Khan as the new Vice-Chancellor of Islamic Arabic University (IAU) for a four-year term.
China ‘never interfered’ in Bangladesh’s internal affairs, says Jamaat chief
04:11 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayAt a time when questions of foreign influence and economic partnership are shaping political discourse, Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Shafiqur Rahman has drawn a sharp distinction between global powers, portraying China as a consistent, non-intrusive partner of Bangladesh.
Israel claims killing top Iranian officials Larijani, Soleimani
04:01 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayIsrael has claimed it killed top Iranian security official Ali Larijani and Gholamreza Soleimani, commander of the Basij unit of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), in recent strikes, though Iran has yet to confirm the claims.
Two children drown in Meherpur pond
03:50 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayTwo children died after drowning in a pond at Mailmari village of Gangni upazila in Meherpur on Tuesday afternoon.
BCB warns govt against interfering in board matters
03:46 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayThe BCB has warned the Bangladesh government against interfering in board matters, after the formation of an investigation committee by the sports ministry to look into allegations of malpractice during last year's BCB elections.
WB boosts push for jobs in Bangladesh: Zutt
03:43 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayWorld Bank Group Vice President for South Asia Johannes Zutt has said the organisation will intensify its support for large-scale job creation in Bangladesh, with a particular focus on young people and women.
Boko Haram attack kills 23 in northeastern Nigeria
03:09 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayAt least 23 people were killed and more than 100 others injured in suspected Boko Haram suicide bombings in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state in northeastern Nigeria, on Monday night, police said on Tuesday, March 17.
PM works at Secretariat amid Eid holidays
02:52 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayThough a seven-day public holiday began on Tuesday to mark Eid-ul-Fitr, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman attended office at the Secretariat on Tuesday.
Tightened security for Eid: RAB, police on high alert
02:38 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayAhead of the holy Eid-ul-Fitr festival, law enforcement agencies across the country have intensified security measures to ensure the safe and smooth movement of millions of homebound travellers, while safeguarding property in the capital during the holiday.
BIDA-BEZA chief describes PM as ‘good listener’
02:09 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayThe Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) and the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA), Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, has described Prime Minister Tarique Rahman as a “good listener,” saying that he does not impose decisions on others.
‘No compromise with injustice,’ warns IGP over Eid travel safety
01:32 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayInspector General of Police (IGP) Ali Hossain Fakir has assured that all police units have been fully instructed to ensure a smooth, safe, and orderly Eid travel period, emphasizing that there will be no tolerance for wrongdoing or negligence.
Sri Lanka declares 3-day weekly holiday amid fuel shortage
12:43 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdaySri Lanka has announced that it will extend its weekly holiday to three days in an effort to mitigate a potential fuel shortage, following escalating tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran.
Dhaka gradually empties as Eid holiday begins
12:40 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayGovernment holidays for the holy Eid-ul-Fitr began on Tuesday, and the capital, Dhaka, is gradually emptying. A large number of city residents have headed to their native villages to celebrate the festival with family.
3 of a family killed in Lalmonirhat road accident
12:02 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayThree members of a family, including a child, were killed and another was injured after a truck hit a motorcycle in Patgram upazila of Lalmonirhat on Tuesday morning.
Bangabandhu’s 106th birth anniversary today
11:34 AM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayToday marks the 106th birth anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Born on March 17, 1920, in Tungipara, Gopalganj District, he was the third of four sisters and two brothers of Sheikh Lutfur Rahman and Sayera Khatun.