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Middle East war: Fuel shortage fears trigger rush at filling stations
08:42 AM, 06 Mar 2026 FridayDue to the ongoing war, Iran has shut down the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy routes. This has created uncertainty in global oil supplies, and the impact has already begun to be felt in the Bangladeshi market.
India set England 254-run target in World Cup semi-final
09:45 PM, 05 Mar 2026 ThursdaySanju Samson's scintillating 89 off 42 balls laid the platform for India to pile up a massive 253-7 against England in the T20 World Cup semi-final in Mumbai on Thursday.
Two fertiliser factories stop production due to gas shortage
09:06 PM, 05 Mar 2026 ThursdayProduction at two large state-owned fertiliser factories — Chittagong Urea Fertilizer Limited (CUFL) and Karnaphuli Fertilizer Company Limited (KAFCO) in Anwara upazila has been temporarily suspended due to a gas shortage.
PM orders language training to prepare workforce for overseas jobs
08:36 PM, 05 Mar 2026 ThursdayThe directive was given at a meeting of the committee formed to increase overseas employment and ensure the welfare of expatriates held at the Secretariat on Thursday, said Prime Minister’s Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon.
Jamaat files complaints over voting in 53 constituencies
06:59 PM, 05 Mar 2026 ThursdayBangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Amir Dr Syed Abdullah Mohammed Taher on Thursday, March 5, said his party had filed specific complaints over voting in 53 constituencies in the national elections held on February 12.
Khaleda Zia among 15 individuals to get Independence Award
05:46 PM, 05 Mar 2026 ThursdayFifteen distinguished personalities, including former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, will receive the "Swadhinata Padak 2026" (Independence Award), the highest civilian award, for their outstanding contribution to the country.
Minister threatens route permit cancellation for Eid time fare hike
05:02 PM, 05 Mar 2026 ThursdayRoad Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam has warned that bus operators will face route permit cancellation if found charging extra fares from passengers during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.
PM switches off half the lights in office, urges frugal use of electricity
04:04 PM, 05 Mar 2026 ThursdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday, March 5, switched off half the lights in his Secretariat office and reduced the use of the air conditioner, urging all government offices and institutions to be more frugal in using electricity.
Allen's century powers New Zealand into World Cup final
03:48 PM, 05 Mar 2026 ThursdayFinn Allen struck the fastest century in T20 World Cup history as a staggering performance by New Zealand demolished 2024 runners-up South Africa by nine wickets and booked the Black Caps a place in Sunday's final.
TIB calls for cancellation of appointment of new BB governor
02:42 PM, 05 Mar 2026 ThursdayDr Iftekharuzzaman, Executive Director of Transparency International Bangladesh, has called for the cancellation of the appointment of the new Bangladesh Bank governor to ensure the central bank’s independent, impartial, and conflict-of-interest-free functioning.
Wonder Cake distributes iftar among underprivileged children
02:20 PM, 05 Mar 2026 ThursdayPopular cake brand ‘Wonder Cake’ has distributed iftar items among underprivileged children at Panchkhola Primary School, operated by It’s Humanity Foundation.
Iran hits Kurdish groups in Iraq amid wider Middle East conflict
02:04 PM, 05 Mar 2026 ThursdayFresh blasts were reported in Iran's capital on Thursday as Tehran said it had targeted Kurdish groups in Iraq and warned "separatist groups" against action in the widening war.