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Fact-finding panel to probe wholesale-retail price gap: Muktadir
07:24 PM, 15 Mar 2026 SundayThe government is set to form a fact-finding committee to investigate the reasons behind the wide gap between wholesale and retail prices of essential commodities, Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir said on Sunday.
Govt tightens fuel monitoring, eyes WB-IMF financing to secure supply
07:02 PM, 15 Mar 2026 SundayThe government is preparing to mobilise funds from both domestic and international sources to ensure an uninterrupted energy supply, as authorities intensify efforts to manage the country’s fuel situation and prevent disruptions in distribution.
Tanzid century anchors Bangladesh's 290 against Pakistan
07:02 PM, 15 Mar 2026 SundayTanzid Hasan Tamim’s superb century powered Bangladesh to a fighting total against Pakistan in the third and final ODI at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
On Pahela Baishakh, Tarique to launch Farmer’s Card
06:45 PM, 15 Mar 2026 SundayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman will launch the nationwide Farmer’s Card distribution programme on the first day of Baishakh, the opening day of the Bengali year 1443.
Govt appoints administrators to 42 district councils
05:48 PM, 15 Mar 2026 SundayThe government has appointed new administrators to 42 District Councils of Bangladesh in a move aimed at strengthening local government institutions and accelerating development activities across the country.
Tanzid Hasan hits maiden century
05:43 PM, 15 Mar 2026 SundayTanzid Hasan Tamim slammed his maiden century in the third ODI between Bangladesh and Pakistan at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka on Sunday, March 15.
Trump says US may hit Iran’s Kharg Island again ‘just for fun’
05:11 PM, 15 Mar 2026 SundayUnited States President Donald Trump has threatened further strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island and urged allies to deploy warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway critical for global energy supplies, as Tehran promises to intensify its response.
Yemeni Houthis threaten to block Bab el-Mandeb Strait
05:08 PM, 15 Mar 2026 SundayYemen’s Houthi movement has warned it could block the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait if it decides to enter the ongoing conflict in support of Iran, raising fresh concerns over the security of one of the world’s busiest shipping routes.
Each cleaner from 12 city corps gets Tk 5,000 Eid gift from PM
05:01 PM, 15 Mar 2026 SundayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman has announced an Eid gift of Tk 5,000 for each cleaner working in the country’s 12 city corporations. The financial assistance is intended to recognise the contribution of sanitation workers and help bring a little extra joy to their families during the festive season.
Trump fixates on trivial matters as Iran death toll mounts
04:50 PM, 15 Mar 2026 SundayMore than two weeks into the US-Israel war on Iran, and the conflict appears at risk of spiraling out of control.
When the circus came to town and the world stopped
04:46 PM, 15 Mar 2026 SundayIn villages and small towns across Bangladesh, the words alone were enough to set hearts racing. Children ran barefoot through dusty lanes spreading the news. Colourful posters appeared overnight on market walls. By evening, a tall canvas tent would rise from an empty field like a small kingdom of wonder.
Dhaka seeks Moscow’s support for UNGA presidency
04:30 PM, 15 Mar 2026 SundayState Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Sunday underscored the longstanding and friendly relations between Bangladesh and Russia and noted that the partnership continues to expand in areas such as energy, trade and investment, science and technology, education, skilled migration and people-to-people exchanges.