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Extortionists to be brought under law after listing: Salahuddin
02:00 PM, 04 Mar 2026 WednesdayHome Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has announced that extortionists and repeat offenders will be brought under the law through a systematic listing process, in a move aimed at strengthening law and order in the capital.
Eid online shopping picks up; entrepreneurs eye strong sales
01:06 PM, 04 Mar 2026 WednesdayAhead of Eid-ul-Fitr, online shopping in Bangladesh is picking up pace. Entrepreneurs are hopeful of strong sales during the first Eid under the new government. Although the bulk of purchases has yet to begin, many expect a surge in orders in the coming days.
GMP transfers 17 inspectors in major reshuffle
12:43 PM, 04 Mar 2026 WednesdayThe Gazipur Metropolitan Police (GMP) has transferred 17 unarmed inspectors in a comprehensive reshuffle involving police stations, the Detective Branch (DB), traffic, and investigation units.
Paul Kapur says talks 'fruitful' after meeting FM, State Minister
12:05 PM, 04 Mar 2026 WednesdayUS Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Paul Kapur, held meetings with Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman and State Minister Shama Obaid Islam on Wednesday (March 4) morning at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Russia, China raise diplomatic voices against US-Israeli attacks on Iran
11:46 AM, 04 Mar 2026 WednesdayRussia and China have criticised the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, with Moscow saying it had seen no evidence that Tehran was developing nuclear weapons, and Beijing demanding an immediate halt to the joint attacks.
UK to stop issuing study visas for Afghanistan, 3 other countries
11:36 AM, 04 Mar 2026 WednesdayThe British government announced Tuesday that it would stop issuing education visas to nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan and work visas for Afghans as part of its broader clampdown on asylum seekers.
Gold prices fall by Tk 9,214 per bhori after six straight increases
11:21 AM, 04 Mar 2026 WednesdayGold prices in the domestic market have fallen by Tk 9,214 per bhori after six consecutive increases, bringing relief to buyers following a sustained upward trend.
State Minister finds land office locked during surprise visit
10:49 AM, 04 Mar 2026 WednesdayState Minister for Land Barrister Kayser Kamal conducted a surprise inspection of a land office in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj, without prior notice and found the office locked during official working hours.
US-Bangla to operate special flights for stranded Bangladeshis in UAE
10:20 AM, 04 Mar 2026 WednesdayUS-Bangla Airlines will operate two special flights on the Dhaka-Dubai-Dhaka route to repatriate Bangladeshi nationals stranded in the UAE amid the ongoing Middle East crisis.
Iran's indiscriminate bombings a 'wrong strategy': Turkey
09:42 AM, 04 Mar 2026 WednesdayIran's indiscriminate retaliatory attacks on targets across the Gulf states are the "wrong strategy," Turkey's top diplomat said in a televised interview on Tuesday.
US hits nearly 2,000 targets in Iran as regional conflict escalates
09:01 AM, 04 Mar 2026 WednesdayIsrael early Wednesday launched new attacks on Iran as the US military said it has hit nearly 2,000 targets inside the Islamic republic, which tried to impose a cost by expanding a missile and drone barrage across the region.
US Assistant Secy Paul Kapur arrives in Dhaka
08:40 AM, 04 Mar 2026 WednesdayUS Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs S. Paul Kapur arrived in Dhaka on Tuesday night on a two-day visit aimed at strengthening strategic ties and expanding cooperation between Bangladesh and the United States.