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Six more ships burning on Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz
05:17 PM, 12 Mar 2026 ThursdayAn Iranian boat laden with explosives attacked an oil tanker in Iraqi waters on Wednesday, killing one crew member and sinking two vessels. The incident came shortly after four other ships in the Persian Gulf were struck by projectiles, according to port authorities, maritime security firms and risk analysis companies.
BGMEA uneasy over US trade probe, sees no major threat
04:41 PM, 12 Mar 2026 ThursdayMahmud Hasan Khan, President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), on Thursday, March 12, termed the inclusion of Bangladesh in a US investigation into overcapacity and overproduction in the manufacturing sector as "uncomfortable."
58,000 more tonnes of wheat arrive from US
04:19 PM, 12 Mar 2026 ThursdayA ship carrying 58,500 more tonnes of wheat from the United States has reached the Mongla Port.
Opposition walks out as President begins address in JS
03:52 PM, 12 Mar 2026 ThursdayTension marked the opening of the first session of the Jatiya Sangsad on Thursday as opposition lawmakers staged a dramatic walkout moments after Mohammed Shahabuddin began delivering his constitutionally mandated presidential address.
Yunus-era 133 ordinances placed before JS, fate now in parliament’s hands
03:45 PM, 12 Mar 2026 ThursdayLaw, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman on Thursday placed 133 ordinances – promulgated during the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus – before the Jatiya Sangsad, triggering the constitutional process that will determine whether the measures become permanent laws.
Shafiqur urges Speaker to ensure fairness, vibrant Parliament
03:29 PM, 12 Mar 2026 ThursdayOpposition Leader of the House Dr Md Shafiqur Rahman on Thursday, March 12, congratulated the newly elected Speaker of Parliament and urged him to ensure fairness, justice and a dynamic parliamentary environment for the benefit of the nation.
Bangladesh faces new US trade scrutiny
03:10 PM, 12 Mar 2026 ThursdayThe United States has launched a new trade investigation into Bangladesh and several major trading partners, raising the possibility of fresh tariffs on imports if Washington finds evidence of unfair trade practices.
JS adopts condolence motion for Khaleda, other notable figures
02:31 PM, 12 Mar 2026 ThursdayThe first session of the 13th National Parliament adopted a condolence motion over the deaths of former prime minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, along with several distinguished personalities from home and abroad.
Mirza Abbas hospitalised
02:03 PM, 12 Mar 2026 ThursdayMirza Abbas, political adviser to the prime minister and a member of the BNP Standing Committee, has been admitted to Evercare Hospital in the capital.
Azam Khan takes oath as minister
01:13 PM, 12 Mar 2026 ThursdayAdvocate Ahmed Azam Khan, Vice Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Member of Parliament from Tangail-8 (Bashail-Sakhipur), has been sworn in as a minister.
Our political goal is to make every family self-reliant: PM
12:35 PM, 12 Mar 2026 ThursdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday sought support and cooperation from people and Members of Parliament (MPs), including those from the opposition, to transform Bangladesh into a self-reliant, prosperous, safe, and democratic country.
Hafiz Uddin, Kayser Kamal elected as Speaker, Deputy Speaker
11:49 AM, 12 Mar 2026 ThursdayHafiz Uddin Ahmed, Bir Bikram, Member of Parliament (MP) from Bhola-3 constituency, was unanimously elected on Thursday as the Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad.
First session of 13th Parliament begins
11:24 AM, 12 Mar 2026 ThursdayThe first session of the 13th National Parliament commenced on Thursday (March 12) at 11:00 am at the National Parliament Building, following the invitation of President Mohammad Shahabuddin.
Gold prices drop after two consecutive hikes
10:52 AM, 12 Mar 2026 ThursdayThe price of gold in the country has been reduced, with the rate of the highest-quality 22-carat gold per bhori (11.664 grams) cut by Tk 3,324, bringing the new price to Tk 267,106 per bhori.
Kidnapped drug trader rescued after 9 days in Jashore
10:24 AM, 12 Mar 2026 ThursdayMembers of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-6) rescued a kidnapped drug trader, Jahangir Alam, alive nine days after he was abducted in Jashore. His captors had demanded a ransom of Tk 1 crore.
Iran says it will not participate in 2026 FIFA WC amid war
09:26 AM, 12 Mar 2026 ThursdayIran will not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the United States killed its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country’s sports minister Ahmad Donyamali said.
3 suffer burns in Gazipur transformer blast
09:00 AM, 12 Mar 2026 ThursdayThree people sustained burn injuries after an electrical transformer exploded in Sreepur upazila of Gazipur on Wednesday night, triggering a fire that spread to a nearby market.
Iran sets three conditions to end war with US, Israel
08:37 AM, 12 Mar 2026 ThursdayIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday outlined three conditions for ending the ongoing war with the United States and Israel.
JS goes into session Thursday with Speaker’s chair empty
09:57 PM, 11 Mar 2026 WednesdayThe 13th Jatiya Sangsad begins its first session on Thursday in an unusual setting: the Speaker’s chair will be empty when proceedings start.
RCB, SRH to kick off IPL 2026 on Mar 28
09:50 PM, 11 Mar 2026 WednesdayRoyal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the defending champions, will face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on the opening night of IPL 2026.