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Food inflation climbs to 9.30% in February

05:53 PM, 08 Mar 2026 Sunday

The country’s point-to-point inflation rose to 9.13 per cent in February, with food inflation climbing to 9.30 per cent, according to the latest data released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).

China warns against government change in Iran

05:15 PM, 08 Mar 2026 Sunday

China has warned against seeking government change in Iran amid the ongoing US-Israeli offensive, saying any such move lacks public support.

Govt fixes monthly honorariums for imam, muezzins

04:50 PM, 08 Mar 2026 Sunday

The government will launch a monthly honorarium and training-based welfare programme for mosque imams, muezzins, and Khadems, and staff of other places of worship.

Card transactions in Bangladesh jump 143% in five years: BB

04:36 PM, 08 Mar 2026 Sunday

Card-based transactions in the country have surged by about 143 % over the past five years, according to the latest report of Bangladesh Bank (BB).

No illuminations on Independence Day this year: Salauddin

04:00 PM, 08 Mar 2026 Sunday

Citing the need to conserve fuel amid the ongoing global situation, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Sunday, March 8, said no lighting or illuminations will be arranged across the country to mark the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr and Independence Day this year.

Ex-Chief Justice Khairul Haque granted bail

03:57 PM, 08 Mar 2026 Sunday

The High Court on Sunday granted bail to former Chief Justice ABM Khairul Haque in four cases, including a case involving allegations of verdict forgery.

Zaima receives grandmother Khaleda’s award from President

03:20 PM, 08 Mar 2026 Sunday

Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia was posthumously awarded the “Best Indomitable Woman” award in recognition of her exceptional contributions to the advancement of democracy.

PM says ‘let’s go to war’ as he leaves residence for work

02:52 PM, 08 Mar 2026 Sunday

Sunday marks the first working day of the week. Like any other workday, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman left his residence in the morning to begin his duties.

US, Israel strike 5 oil facilities in and near Tehran: Official

02:07 PM, 08 Mar 2026 Sunday

The United States and Israel hit five oil facilities with overnight strikes in and near the Iranian capital that killed four people, an official told state TV on Sunday.

Crowds at Ctg filling stations despite 25 days’ octane stock

01:36 PM, 08 Mar 2026 Sunday

Despite having sufficient octane reserves to last 25 days, petrol pumps across Chittagong have been crowded as people rush to fill fuel.

Nasiruddin Patwary sued for defaming Mirza Abbas

12:55 PM, 08 Mar 2026 Sunday

A case has been filed against Nasiruddin Patwary, chief coordinator of the National Citizen Party (NCP), over allegations of making defamatory remarks about BNP Standing Committee member and political adviser to the Prime Minister, Mirza Abbas.

Govt to brief on Family Card on Monday

12:34 PM, 08 Mar 2026 Sunday

The government will hold a press conference on Monday, March 9, to outline its ‘Family Card’ initiative, a flagship programme under the election manifesto.