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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.
15 killed as military plane crashes in Bolivia
09:42 AM, 28 Feb 2026 SaturdayAt least 15 people were killed Friday when a Bolivian military cargo plane carrying banknotes crashed while landing near the capital city La Paz, authorities said, prompting police to repel bystanders grabbing cash.
England victory over New Zealand keeps Pakistan's hopes alive
09:14 AM, 28 Feb 2026 SaturdayEngland defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the Super Eight thriller of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Friday, keeping Pakistan's hopes alive to reach the semi-finals.
Prime accused held in Narsingdi teen rape, murder
08:16 AM, 28 Feb 2026 SaturdayPolice have arrested Nur Mohammad, alias Nura, the prime accused in the rape and subsequent killing of a teenage girl in Narsingdi. Nura, 28, was apprehended in Mawna area of Gazipur around 9:00 pm on Friday, February 27, said Kamal Hossain, officer-in-charge of Madhabdi Police Station, Narsingdi.
US urges its citizens to leave Israel immediately amid strike threat to Iran
10:03 PM, 27 Feb 2026 FridayThe US has authorised the departure of non-essential government workers and their families from Israel as the threat of an American strike on Iran looms. US citizens should “consider leaving Israel while commercial flights are available”, the Department of State advisory added. It also urged against travel to Israel.
Air attacks on Kabul push Pakistan-Taliban crisis into uncharted territory
09:14 PM, 27 Feb 2026 FridayPakistan launched air strikes on Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, as well as on Kandahar and Paktia, early on Friday. The attacks targeted Taliban military installations as Islamabad declared “open war” on the group’s government, in the most serious military confrontation between the two neighbours in years.
Jamaat nominates Abidur for Bogura-6 by-election
08:11 PM, 27 Feb 2026 FridayThe Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has nominated the district unit amir and central executive committee member, Abidur Rahman Sohel, to contest the by-election to the Bogura-6 constituency left by BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
Uncle, do you fast?, child’s innocent question brings smiles as Tarique greets kids after Ramadan Jummah
07:34 PM, 27 Feb 2026 FridayFor a brief moment outside a mosque in Banani on Friday afternoon, the weight of state affairs seemed to dissolve into the warmth of childhood curiosity. Standing amid a small crowd of eager faces, Tarique Rahman paused, smiled, and gently held the child’s hand.