Current Affairs
Sylhet petrol pumps owners call for strike, fuel sales halted
Fuel traders in Sylhet have called for a strike from Monday (March 9) night over two-point demand.
Kuwaiti expats allowed 3-month absence without fines
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.
Oil prices hit highest since 2022
Global oil prices have reached their highest level since 2022 after the outbreak of war involving United States and Israel against Iran. On Monday, prices of crude oil rose above $119 per barrel. The oil market has become highly volatile as oil-producing countries reduced supply and Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz. According to Reuters, Brent crude futures rose by $12.77, or 14 percent, to $105.46 per barrel on Monday. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate crude futures increased by $12.66, or 14 percent, to $103.56 per barrel. During the extremely volatile trading session, Brent crude prices at one point climbed to $119.50 per barrel, marking the largest single-day price surge on record. WTI prices also rose to as high as $119.48 per barrel during the session. Since February 28, when the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran, Brent crude prices have increased by 66 percent and WTI prices by 77 percent. Data from London Stock Exchange Group shows that oil prices previously reached a record high of $147 per barrel in 2008.
3 killed in bus–motorcycle head-on collision in Chattogram
Three teenagers were killed and at least 20 people, including a child, were injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a motorcycle in Fatikchhari upazila of Chattogram on Monday evening.
Iran did not attack Turkey, Cyprus or Azerbaijan: Iranian Foreign Ministry
In response to reports of Iranian attacks towards Turkey, Cyprus and Azerbaijan last week, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei said "no attacks were launched from Iranian territory" towards these countries. Al Jazeera reported this.
Butler hints at stepping down after Bangladesh lose to Uzbekistan in Asian Cup
Despite high hopes, the Bangladesh women’s football team ended their AFC Women's Asian Cup campaign with a defeat. After earlier losses to China and North Korea, the side suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to Uzbekistan. Following the loss, head coach Peter Butler hinted that he may step down from his role.
Bangladesh exit AFC Women’s Asian Cup
Bangladesh’s campaign in the AFC Women's Asian Cup came to an end after a heavy 4–0 defeat to the Uzbekistan women's national football team in their final group-stage match in Perth, Australia. Despite a spirited performance in the first half, fatigue in the second half proved costly for Peter Butler’s side, ending Bangladesh’s hopes of reaching the quarterfinals.
27,000 tonnes of diesel reaches Chittagong port
A tanker carrying more than 27,000 tonnes of diesel has reached the waters of Chittagong port 10 days after the start of the conflict in the Middle East. The tanker reached the waters of Chittagong port on Monday. In addition, four more diesel tankers are scheduled to reach the port within the next week.
Bangladesh, Canada stress continued cooperation in sustainable partnership
Canadian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Ajit Singh has paid a courtesy call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam.
Mojtaba Khamenei orders first missile strike after becoming new supreme leader
On the directive of Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, the country's defence forces have launched a missile strike. Iranian state television reported that a volley of missiles was fired towards Israel in the early hours of Monday.