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Govt considers extending Eid holidays
01:33 PM, 03 Mar 2026 TuesdayThe government is considering extending the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays, which are currently set at five days. Officials said the proposal aims to ensure smooth travel for people returning home during the festive season.
PM’s Bogura visit postponed ahead of by-election
12:52 PM, 03 Mar 2026 TuesdayThe scheduled visit of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to Bogura has been postponed in view of the upcoming by-election in the Bogura-6 (Sadar) constituency.
HC rules on referendum, July National Charter
12:45 PM, 03 Mar 2026 TuesdayThe High Court has issued a rule concerning the referendum and its results, the July National Charter, the oath letters of members of the Constitutional Reform Council, and the validity of the referendum ordinance.
Oil prices jump as Iran threatens strait of Hormuz shipping
12:35 PM, 03 Mar 2026 TuesdayOil prices made more gains on Tuesday after an Iranian official said his country will "set fire to anyone who tries to pass through" the Strait of Hormuz as the conflict between his country and the US and Israel continues.
Ctg airport cancels 7 more flights, total now 35
12:11 PM, 03 Mar 2026 TuesdayShah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram has cancelled seven additional flights as airfields in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Doha remain closed due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, bringing the total number of cancelled flights to 35.
Chaldal employees stage demo in Jashore over unpaid wages
11:56 AM, 03 Mar 2026 TuesdayOver 800 employees of e-commerce platform Chaldal.com staged a demonstration at the Jashore Software Technology Park on Monday, demanding payment of three months’ outstanding wages.
Strikes on Iran won't lead to 'an endless war': Netanyahu
11:27 AM, 03 Mar 2026 TuesdayThe Middle East conflict triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran won't be "an endless war," but could take "time," Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in an interview broadcast Monday.
Gold price rises by Tk 3,324 per bhori
11:17 AM, 03 Mar 2026 TuesdayGold price in the country has increased once again, with the rate of 22-carat gold rising by Tk 3,324 per bhori (11.664 grams), bringing the new price to Tk 277,428.
7-year-old girl found with throat slit in Sitakunda dies
10:29 AM, 03 Mar 2026 TuesdayA seven-year-old girl, Jannatul Nisha Ira, who was found with her throat slit in a remote hilly area of Sitakunda, Chattogram, has died.
Eid advance ticket sale begins
09:58 AM, 03 Mar 2026 TuesdayBangladesh Railway has started the advance sale of tickets ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr. The sale began on Tuesday (March 3) at 8:00 am for trains heading to the western region.
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, threatens to set passing ships ablaze
09:33 AM, 03 Mar 2026 TuesdayA commander in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said the Strait of Hormuz is closed and warned that any vessel attempting to pass through will be attacked, according to Iranian state media.
Trump warns longer Iran war, refuses to rule out ground troops
09:04 AM, 03 Mar 2026 TuesdayPresident Donald Trump warned Monday of a longer Iran war and refused to rule out ground troops, as his top diplomat suggested the timing of the US military operation was triggered by Israel.