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The Embassy of Bangladesh in Qatar has taken an initiative to arrange special flights to bring Bangladeshi citizens stranded in Qatar amid the ongoing war in the Middle East, along with their family members, back to Dhaka.
Election Commission Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed has announced that there will be no referendum in the elections for the Bogura-6 and Sherpur-3 constituencies. He shared this information with journalists after a meeting with law enforcement agencies at the Election Building in Agargaon, capital, on Wednesday, March 11.
The High Court (HC) has directed the authorities concerned to recount the votes cast in the Bagerhat-1 (Chitalmari, Fakirhat, and Mollahat) parliamentary constituency in the 13th national parliamentary elections.
The recent tensions surrounding the United States, Israel, and Iran have brought to the fore an old problem in international politics—the reliance of powerful states on military power in world politics. While the governments involved justify their actions in the name of security and deterrence, the larger reality paints a different picture. This conflict once again demonstrates how the politics of geopolitical hegemony profoundly affects the lives of ordinary people, regional stability, and the global economy.
Although Iran is seemingly behind the United States and Israel in terms of modern fighter jets, powerful air defense systems, or sophisticated intelligence capabilities, the country has emerged as an 'irresistible' regional power in the past few decades.
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Bangladesh produced a dominant performance in the first ODI of the three-match series at Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, bowling Pakistan out for 114 and chasing down the target with 209 balls to spare.
Shahin Shah Afridi's side was bowled out for just 114 runs in the first ODI. This is Pakistan's lowest-ever total against Bangladesh in ODI history. Their previous lowest against Bangladesh was 161 runs during the 1999 World Cup.
After a long break, Bangladesh has returned to international cricket. The Tigers took the field today in the first ODI of a three-match series against Pakistan. To watch the national team’s first match under the new government on home soil, Zaima Rahman, daughter of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, was present at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
The National Sports Council (NSC) has formed a five-member committee to investigate allegations of irregularities, manipulation, and abuse of power in the 2025 Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) elections.
The country’s first-ever Women’s Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is set to begin, marking a new chapter in Bangladesh’s cricket history. Following the success of the men’s BPL, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has taken the final decision to launch a franchise-based tournament featuring women cricketers.
Brazilian forward Neymar has been named in Brazil's preliminary squad for the final two friendlies against France and Croatia ahead of the World Cup. The 34-year-old footballer was included in the preliminary list by national team coach Carlo Ancelotti. However, a fresh injury concern has now emerged.
The ongoing war in the Middle East has taken a new and alarming turn. On the 12th day since the conflict began on February 28, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has openly threatened attacks on “banks and economic facilities” linked to the United States and Israel in the region. The threat came after an attack on an Iranian bank in Tehran.
The ongoing war involving the United States and Israel over Iran has severely disrupted the movement of cargo ships, leading to increased maritime transport costs – an additional expense that will ultimately have to be borne by ordinary consumers, the CEO of the world's second-largest shipping company, Maersk, has warned.
werIran's newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has been seriously injured in his leg during a joint US-Israeli attack, the New York Times has claimed.
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has not yet made a clear decision on whether to accept the deputy speaker position ahead of the first session of the 13th parliament.
All leaders and activists, including the convenor of the upazila committee of the National Citizen Party (NCP) in Jurachhari upazila, Rangamati, have resigned en masse. Eighty-seven activists of the NCP took the decision to resign en masse through a special meeting held on Monday afternoon. Later, the resignation letters were sent to the Rangamati district committee.
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that a political quarter is trying to confine women to their homes and belittle them.
Aminul Haque, a candidate from the Dhaka-16 constituency, has filed a petition with the High Court challenging the results of the 13th National Parliamentary Election.
The 'Call Ready' microphone service operated under significant risk to ensure that Bangabandhu's historic speech reached the public. Even today, whenever Bangabandhu's speech is broadcast, the phrase 'Call Ready' inscribed on the microphone in front of Bangabandhu's illustrious visage instinctively comes to mind. Nevertheless, even after 55 years of independence, Call Ready has yet to receive any official recognition from the state.
Hopes surrounding the election have turned into disappointment and fear for many women in Bangladesh, including those who were at the forefront of the July mass uprising, according to a report by the British national daily The Guardian.
Bangladesh’s ready-made garment industry has long been a key driving force of the country’s economy. Duty-free access to the European Union market has particularly helped the sector build a strong position in the global market. However, the recently announced free trade agreement between the EU and India has created major concerns for Bangladesh. Analysts and industry insiders believe that once the deal comes into effect, Bangladesh’s competitive position in the European market may face serious challenges.
The High Commissioner of Malaysia to Bangladesh, Mohd Shuhada Othman, has expressed hope that bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Malaysia would continue to strengthen under the new leadership.
The government of Kuwait has allowed expatriate workers who are unable to return to Kuwait due to the ongoing war situation in the Middle East to be absent for three months without penalty. In addition, the validity of expired visit visas has been extended by one month.
Russian-born Bangladeshi model Monika Kabir has come under heavy criticism after a video showing her publicly assaulting a pedestrian on Gulshan Avenue in the capital went viral on social media. Following the widespread backlash, Monika broke down in tears amid strong criticism from netizens.
Garment workers blocked the Dhaka-Sylhet highway in Rupganj, Narayanganj, protesting demanding two months' unpaid wages and Eid bonuses.
International oil prices have fallen after US President Donald Trump indicated that the war against Iran "may end very soon".
