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Bangladesh storm to win over Pakistan before Iftar

06:15 PM, 11 Mar 2026 Wednesday

Bangladesh wrapped up a commanding victory over Pakistan before the Iftar break, producing a blistering run chase after a devastating bowling performance in the first ODI at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.

2 minor girls die in Badda wall collapse

06:03 PM, 11 Mar 2026 Wednesday

Two children died after the wall of a building collapsed on them while playing in Dhaka North Badda on Wednesday, March 11.

Govt buys emergency LNG at over double usual rates

05:45 PM, 11 Mar 2026 Wednesday

The Bangladesh government has approved the emergency procurement of three liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes at more than double the price paid in December, as ongoing geopolitical instability in the Middle East continues to exert upward pressure on global energy markets.

Commission turns to new govt to save stalled health reform plan

05:34 PM, 11 Mar 2026 Wednesday

Nearly ten months after submitting a sweeping reform blueprint for Bangladesh’s health sector, the Health Reform Commission has written to the new government urging action on its long-pending recommendations.

Bangladesh bowl out Pakistan for 114 in ODI series opener

05:11 PM, 11 Mar 2026 Wednesday

Bangladesh bowled out Pakistan for 114 in the opening one-day international at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Wednesday after the visitors struggled to build partnerships during their innings.

Fascists’ ally has no right to address parliament: Taher

04:27 PM, 11 Mar 2026 Wednesday

Terming President Mohammed Shahabuddin an ally of the fascists, Deputy Opposition Leader in the Jatiya Sangsad and Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Amir Abdullah Mohammad Taher has said the President has no right to address the parliament.

First study on drug-resistant malaria in Bangladesh

04:25 PM, 11 Mar 2026 Wednesday

The International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh, is set to launch the first surveillance study aimed at identifying drug-resistant malaria strains in the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, a move experts say is crucial to protecting Bangladesh’s progress in malaria control.

BNP Parliamentary Party authorises Tarique to choose Speaker, Dy Speaker

04:13 PM, 11 Mar 2026 Wednesday

The BNP Parliamentary Party on Wednesday authorised Prime Minister and Leader of the House Tarique Rahman to decide the candidates for the posts of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad.

President to address parliament Thursday

03:51 PM, 11 Mar 2026 Wednesday

President Mohammed Shahabuddin will address the first session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad on Thursday, March 12, said Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed. In addition, the President will administer the oath to the new Speaker and Deputy Speaker, yet to be elected, Salahuddin said.

Bangladesh win toss, opt to bowl first

03:23 PM, 11 Mar 2026 Wednesday

Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz opted to field first after winning the toss in the opening match of the three-match ODI series against the Pakistan national cricket team at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka on Wednesday, March 11.

President to administer oath to Speaker, Deputy Speaker: Salahuddin

02:41 PM, 11 Mar 2026 Wednesday

The first session of the 13th National Parliament will begin on Thursday at 11 am, during which the Speaker and Deputy Speaker will be elected. They will take their oaths, administered by President Mohammed Shahabuddin.

BPC raises fuel supply allocation by 10% in div cities

02:12 PM, 11 Mar 2026 Wednesday

The Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) has announced that the earlier 25% reduction in average fuel sales (octane and petrol) at divisional city-level filling stations will now be limited to 15%, effectively increasing supply by 10% as per each station’s allocation chart.