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Sammilito Islami Bank Chairman Ayub resigns

03:22 PM, 16 Mar 2026 Monday

Mohammad Ayub Mia, chairman of state-owned Sammilito Islami Bank PLC, has resigned.

Objections arise only after fair elections, says CEC

02:47 PM, 16 Mar 2026 Monday

Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin said that in the past, objections were often raised only after elections were held, even when the polls were conducted fairly, and the same has happened this time as well.

Iran warns Trump can send ships into Persian Gulf ‘if he dares’

02:21 PM, 16 Mar 2026 Monday

Iran dismissed US claims that its naval capabilities have been destroyed, warning that US President Donald Trump can send ships into the Persian Gulf "if he dares."

Habib named RAB DG, Nurul SB chief, Mosleh to lead CID

01:48 PM, 16 Mar 2026 Monday

The government on Monday appointed new heads to three major units of the Bangladesh Police, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), the Special Branch (SB), and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

PM inaugurates canal excavation programme in Dinajpur

01:25 PM, 16 Mar 2026 Monday

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday inaugurated a nationwide canal excavation and re-excavation programme by cutting soil with a spade at Sahapara canal in Kaharol upazila of Dinajpur.

UGC Chairman Faiz resigns

01:03 PM, 16 Mar 2026 Monday

Professor Dr SMA Faiz, the Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh, has resigned from his position.

Recruitment of 100,000 AL-era constables under investigation

12:50 PM, 16 Mar 2026 Monday

At least 100,000 police constables recruited between 2014 and 2024 under the Awami League government are under investigation over alleged irregularities in the recruitment process.

Iran strikes Gulf neighbours, chokes oil shipping as energy crisis looms

12:40 PM, 16 Mar 2026 Monday

Explosions echoed across Beirut early Monday as Israel struck the Lebanese capital. It also launched a new wave of attacks on Tehran, while Dubai was forced to temporarily close its airport after an Iranian drone hit a fuel tank.

No scope for extra fares as fuel supply remains steady: Minister

12:10 PM, 16 Mar 2026 Monday

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam on Monday dismissed the possibility of transport fare hikes, asserting that sufficient fuel is being supplied to public transport ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday rush.

Prices of nuts, dried plums surge ahead of Eid; spices stay high

11:56 AM, 16 Mar 2026 Monday

With just four to five days remaining for Eid-ul-Fitr, consumers are busy shopping for essential items. However, rising prices of certain products have caused discomfort among buyers.

Holy Shab-e-Qadr tonight

11:22 AM, 16 Mar 2026 Monday

The holy Shab-e-Qadr, commonly known as Laylatul Qadr, will be observed tonight across the country with due religious solemnity, spiritual reflection, and devotion.

PM leaves for Dinajpur to inaugurate canal excavation programme

10:43 AM, 16 Mar 2026 Monday

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman left Dhaka on Monday morning to inaugurate a canal excavation programme in Kaharol Upazila, Dinajpur.