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Iran has allowed oil tankers bound for Bangladesh, along with several other countries considered “friendly” or “non-hostile,” to pass through the Strait of Hormuz despite ongoing regional tensions that have disrupted global shipping.
Thirty-seven defeated candidates in the 13th National Parliamentary Election have filed petitions with the High Court's Election Tribunal challenging the results, alleging vote rigging and various irregularities.
The official campaign for the Bogura-6 and Sherpur-3 by-elections begins today (March 16).
Kamal Lohani’s full name was Abu Nayeem Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Khan Lohani. He was a renowned journalist, cultural activist, and political figure in Bangladesh. Lohani began his career in journalism with the newspaper Dainik Millat. Later he joined Sangbad, where he initially worked as a senior sub-editor and was later promoted to shift-in-charge.
The Independence Museum, which suffered extensive damage and was reduced to rubble due to an attack by miscreants, remains locked. On August 5, 2024, a group of enraged individuals assaulted this first and only underground museum in Bangladesh, engaging in widespread vandalism and looting. Nearly 19 months have elapsed since that incident, yet this traditional museum continues to be 'abandoned' and closed.
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The Bangladesh national football team suffered a big defeat in a warm-up match before taking the field against Singapore in the final match of the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers.
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has postponed the final draw for the upcoming Asian Cup football tournament due to the ongoing war situation in the Middle East. The draw was scheduled to take place in Riyadh on April 11.
New Zealand are set to play their opening FIFA World Cup group stage match against Iran, even amid geopolitical tensions that could force a venue change. The uncertainty arises from the recent US–Israel–Iran conflict, which has cast doubt over Iran’s scheduled matches in the United States.
Aditya Birla Group, The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures and Blackstone have signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 per cent of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), bringing both the IPL and WPL teams under a single ownership.
Bangladesh cruised to victory against Pakistan in their first group match of the SAFF U-20 Football Championship. The men in red and green started the tournament with a 2-0 win courtesy of a brace from Ronan Sullivan.
Bangladesh national cricket team's new chief selector has said that Shakib Al Hasan will return to the national team only when he is fully prepared. He made this remark at the BCB office on Tuesday, March 24.
Iran has allowed oil tankers bound for Bangladesh, along with several other countries considered “friendly” or “non-hostile,” to pass through the Strait of Hormuz despite ongoing regional tensions that have disrupted global shipping.
Stock and bond markets fell on Thursday as oil surged more than 5%, with Iran's denial of any talks with the U.S. deepening doubts over the prospect of a quick ceasefire in the near one-month-long Middle East war.
Iran has threatened to block the Bab al-Mandeb Strait-- a narrow waterway that controls sea traffic toward the Suez Canal-- if the United States and Israel escalate the war by attacking its islands, including Kharg. Tehran already has the Strait of Hormuz-- through which a fifth of the world's oil is normally shipped-- in a chokehold. Any disruption at Bab al-Mandeb could further the economic impact of the conflict in the Middle East.
Four leaders of the National Citizen Party (NCP), including the district unit convener have resigned from the party in Chapainawabganj.
Police detained a woman with her three children at the National Memorial in Savar, Dhaka, on Thursday, March 26, as she attempted to pay tribute on behalf of the banned Awami League and its president Sheikh Hasina.
A scuffle and heated altercation broke out between activists of Jatiya Party and Jatiya Chhatra Shakti, a student organisation affiliated with the National Citizen Party (NCP), before paying tributes at the National Memorial on the occasion of the Great Independence and National Day.
Jamaat led 11-party political alliance has warned of street protests if the government fails to convene the session of the constitutional reform council promptly.
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 needs stronger data governance and OTT regulation, but not through disruption or disproportionate compliance burdens. A sequenced, market-aware approach combining digital literacy, smarter enforcement, and competitive local infrastructure can protect citizens while preserving exports, entrepreneurship and economic resilience.
King Charles III of the United Kingdom has congratulated President Md Sahabuddin on the occasion of Bangladesh's Independence Day. The British High Commission in Dhaka shared the information on Thursday, March 26.
Pakistan has extended its greetings and felicitations to the government and people of Bangladesh on the occasion of its great Independence and National Day.
Popular actress Jaya Ahsan has given an emotional message expressing her respect and love for the people of the country on the occasion of the Independence Day of the great Bangladesh.
A passenger launch in Kaptai Lake in Rangamati suffered an accident after its bottom was punctured, but more than 200 passengers narrowly escaped.
The government has approved the purchase of two more liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes from the spot market amid global fuel market volatility. According to a proposal from the Energy and Mineral Resources Division, the LNG will be procured through international tenders following the Public Procurement Rules 2025.
