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Hormuz closure sends shockwaves through global economy
10:04 PM, 16 Mar 2026 MondayThe closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran has triggered a chain reaction across global markets, exposing the vulnerability of supply chains that depend on one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints.
Won't submit to 'lawless aggression', Iran tells UN
09:59 PM, 16 Mar 2026 MondayIran vowed at the United Nations on Monday that it would not submit to "lawless aggression", and said its citizens were in "grave danger" from US and Israeli strikes.
EU leaders reject military involvement in Strait of Hormuz
09:24 PM, 16 Mar 2026 MondayEuropean leaders have rejected demands by United States President Donald Trump to help ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz as foreign ministers from the European Union gathered in Brussels to discuss skyrocketing oil prices during the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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.