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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.
Eid holiday now seven days as govt adds extra day
01:04 PM, 05 Mar 2026 ThursdayThe government has extended the official holiday by one more day, making it a total of seven days to ensure smooth travel for people returning home to observe Eid-ul-Fitr.
ICT to deliver verdict in Abu Sayed killing case on April 9
12:37 PM, 05 Mar 2026 ThursdayThe International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-2 has fixed April 9 for delivering its verdict in a crime against humanity case filed over the killing of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) student Abu Sayed during the July Mass Uprising.
HC orders recount of votes in Bagerhat-1
12:14 PM, 05 Mar 2026 ThursdayThe High Court (HC) has ordered a recount of votes cast in the Bagerhat-1 (Chitalmari, Fakirhat, and Mollahat) parliamentary constituency in the 13th national parliamentary election.
210 Middle East-bound flights cancelled at HSIA in 6 days
11:44 AM, 05 Mar 2026 ThursdayFollowing the start of attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel, the airspace of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, and Jordan has remained closed.
Govt plans Tk 31.57 crore project to map and classify canals
11:03 AM, 05 Mar 2026 ThursdayMany canals across the country are facing an existential threat due to illegal encroachment, pollution and rapid urbanisation. There is not even a specific, unified database of these canals.
JCD relieves DU leader Hamim over discipline breach
09:51 AM, 05 Mar 2026 ThursdayThe Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) has temporarily relieved Sheikh Tanvir Bari Hamim, convener of the Kabi Jasimuddin Hall unit at Dhaka University, from his organisational duties.
Nepal votes six months after deadly anti-corruption protests
09:15 AM, 05 Mar 2026 ThursdayNepal voted on Thursday for a new parliament, six months after deadly anti-corruption protests toppled the government -- a high-stakes showdown between an entrenched old guard and a powerful youth movement.