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UGC Chairman Faiz resigns
01:03 PM, 16 Mar 2026 MondayProfessor 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 MondayAt 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 MondayExplosions 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 MondayRoad 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 MondayWith 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 MondayThe 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 MondayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman left Dhaka on Monday morning to inaugurate a canal excavation programme in Kaharol Upazila, Dinajpur.
‘One Battle After Another’ triumphs at Oscars with six wins
10:14 AM, 16 Mar 2026 Monday"One Battle After Another" triumphed at the Oscars on Sunday, winning six awards, including the coveted best picture statuette, besting "Sinners" in a thrilling finale to one of the most competitive awards seasons in recent years.
Rickshaw drivers vandalise Uttara Square over alleged assault
09:31 AM, 16 Mar 2026 MondayA group of rickshaw and auto-rickshaw drivers surrounded and vandalised Uttara Square, a shopping mall in Uttara, alleging that a rickshaw puller had been beaten there.
Youth shot dead near central Shaheed Minar
08:46 AM, 16 Mar 2026 MondayA young man was shot dead near the Central Shaheed Minar area of the capital on Sunday night. The victim has been identified as Rakibul Islam, 27.
Tanzid’s maiden ton seals Bangladesh’s series win over Pakistan
08:18 AM, 16 Mar 2026 MondayOpener Tanzid Hasan Tamim struck his maiden century as Bangladesh sealed a thrilling 11-run victory over Pakistan in the series-deciding third ODI at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
Japan's ex-footballer loses US ad deal over Iran support at World Cup
09:46 PM, 15 Mar 2026 SundayFormer Japanese footballer Keisuke Honda says he has lost an advertising deal in the United States after voicing support for the Iranian national team’s participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup.