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Trump threatens to strike world's largest gas field if Iran attacks Qatar again
01:04 PM, 19 Mar 2026 ThursdayU.S. President Donald Trump pledged Israel would make no more attacks on Iran’s major South Pars gas field, but if Iran attacked Qatar again the U.S. would retaliate and “massively blow up the entirety” of the field.
Rail services resume 22 hours after Santahar derailment
12:19 PM, 19 Mar 2026 ThursdayRail communications between Dhaka and five northern districts resumed 22 hours after nine coaches of the Nilsagar Express derailed at Bagmari under Adamdighi upazila in Bogura on Wednesday afternoon.
Gold price drops by Tk 7,640 per bhori
11:48 AM, 19 Mar 2026 ThursdayThe price of the highest-quality 22-carat gold in the country has dropped by Tk 7,640 per bhori (11.664 grams), bringing it to Tk 254,625 per bhori.
20-km tailback on Dhaka-Tangail highway
10:34 AM, 19 Mar 2026 ThursdayHeavy rain has triggered a 20-kilometer tailback on the Dhaka-Tangail highway, stranding thousands of travelers heading home for Eid.
Body formed to probe Sadarghat launch collision
10:03 AM, 19 Mar 2026 ThursdayThe Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has formed a four-member investigation committee, led by its administration and human resources director Saiful Islam, following a collision between two passenger launches at Sadarghat Launch Terminal in Dhaka.
Oil surges to $110 a barrel after Israel strikes Iran's energy facilities
09:27 AM, 19 Mar 2026 ThursdayOil prices rose above $110 (£82.78) a barrel after Iranian media reported an airstrike hitting a facility on the world's largest natural gas field.
Eid rush crowds Kamalapur, passengers climb train roofs
08:47 AM, 19 Mar 2026 ThursdayThe rush of travelers leaving Dhaka ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the largest religious festivals for Muslims, has created unprecedented congestion at Kamalapur Railway Station, with thousands struggling to secure seats on trains.
US expands visa bond policy to 12 more countries
08:07 AM, 19 Mar 2026 ThursdayThe United States Department of State has added a dozen countries to a list that requires visa applicants to post bonds of as much as $15,000 for entry into the US.
9 rights groups urge Tarique to address concerns over press freedom
10:02 PM, 18 Mar 2026 WednesdayThe Committee to Protect Journalists and eight other human rights organisations have written to Bangladesh’s newly elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, urging his government to take steps to protect human rights and uphold press freedom.
Eid demand pushes beef up by Tk 70 a kg
09:59 PM, 18 Mar 2026 WednesdayIn Dhaka’s neighbourhood markets, the cost of essential protein items, particularly beef and chicken, has climbed sharply in recent days, placing additional pressure on household budgets already stretched by Ramadan expenses.
Anti-July Uprising role: IU waives punishment of 30 teachers, officials
09:46 PM, 18 Mar 2026 WednesdayThe authorities of Islamic University in Kushtia have decided to revoke disciplinary actions against 19 teachers and 11 officials who were previously suspended following an investigation into their alleged involvement in activities against the July uprising that led to the ousting of the Awami League government.
Moon stays hidden, Eid in Saudi Arabia Friday
09:38 PM, 18 Mar 2026 WednesdayThe wait for the Shawwal crescent ended in certainty on Wednesday evening, as the moon remained unseen in Saudi Arabia – setting the stage for Eid-ul-Fitr to be celebrated on Friday, March 20.