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From fields to factories Agro-processing hubs coming to Dinajpur, says Tarique
09:21 PM, 16 Mar 2026 MondayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman today said the government will take initiatives to establish agro-processing industries in the Dinajpur region to utilise its agricultural potential, strengthen the local economy and create employment opportunities.
700 sued over Uttara mall attack as traders count losses
09:06 PM, 16 Mar 2026 MondayPolice have filed a case against around 700 unidentified individuals over the attack, vandalism and looting of the Uttara Square shopping mall in the capital’s Uttara area, a day after violence erupted following rumours that a rickshaw puller had been beaten inside the mall.
7-day Eid holiday from Tuesday, festive rush begins
08:56 PM, 16 Mar 2026 MondayBangladesh is set to begin a seven-day holiday from Tuesday, March 17, as millions of people prepare to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival for Muslims.
Dhaka yet to get consular access to Hadi murder suspects held in Kolkata
08:51 PM, 16 Mar 2026 MondayBangladesh is still awaiting consular access to the main suspects arrested in India in connection with the murder of Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inqilab Mancha, officials said on Monday.
BB eases export rules, allows direct shipping documents to foreign buyers
08:38 PM, 16 Mar 2026 MondayIn a move aimed at making international trade faster and more flexible, Bangladesh Bank has introduced a new facility allowing exporters to send shipping documents directly to foreign buyers for shipments worth up to $100,000.
Kiwi men, Lankan women to tour Bangladesh in April
08:07 PM, 16 Mar 2026 MondayThe Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday confirmed that the men's team of New Zealand and the women's team of Sri Lanka will tour Bangladesh in April for separate white-ball series.
US panel seeks sanctions on India’s RSS, RAW over religious freedom concerns
07:57 PM, 16 Mar 2026 MondayThe United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has recommended that the United States impose targeted sanctions on India’s hardline Hindu nationalist group Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the country’s external intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), citing what it described as serious and worsening violations of religious freedom.
India says no talks with US on Hormuz ship passage
07:19 PM, 16 Mar 2026 MondayIndia has not held any discussions with the United States about helping ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments, Reuters quoted a spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs as saying on Monday.
Massive excavation plan for 20,000km rivers, canals in 5yrs
06:56 PM, 16 Mar 2026 MondayLaw Minister Md Asaduzzaman on Monday said the government plans to excavate 20,000 kilometres of rivers, canals and beels in Bangladesh over the next five years under a programme announced by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
Dhaka seeks shift from debt to investment-led growth after talks with Chinese, Indian envoys
06:47 PM, 16 Mar 2026 MondayThe government is looking to steer Bangladesh’s economy away from debt dependence and toward investment-driven growth, with fresh efforts underway to expand industrial and development partnerships with key regional partners, officials said Monday.
Five more public universities get new vice-chancellors
06:35 PM, 16 Mar 2026 MondayThe government has appointed new vice-chancellors to five public universities across the country, including the University of Chittagong.
Managing committee head's qualification to remain bachelors
06:07 PM, 16 Mar 2026 MondayThe government has decided to retain a bachelor's degree as the minimum educational qualification of the president of the managing committee and governing body of educational institutions.