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PM directs special measures for speedy disposal of rape cases
05:48 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman has instructed all relevant ministries to take special measures to ensure the swift disposal of rape cases across the country.
From fields to finance 21,500 farmers to get Farmers’ Cards this Pahela Baishakh
05:30 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayAs the country prepares to welcome the Bengali New Year, the government is poised to roll out a landmark initiative aimed at empowering small and marginal farmers. On April 14, the first day of the Bengali month of Baishakh, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate the Farmers’ Card programme, distributing the first cards to around 21,500 farmers in Tangail Sadar upazila.
Metro rail to stay closed on Eid day
05:29 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayMetro rail services will remain closed on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr and resume the following day as per the regular schedule.
‘I asked the charge. He said it was free’: A rare free porter service at Sadarghat
05:13 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayFor years, Sadarghat – Dhaka’s busiest river terminal – has been synonymous with congestion, confusion and, at times, passenger harassment during major travel seasons such as Eid-ul-Fitr. Unregulated porter charges, overcrowding and last-minute chaos have long been part of the experience. This year, however, there are visible efforts to bring some order.
Neymar speaks out after latest Brazil squad omission
04:32 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayNeymar has expressed his deep disappointment after being left out of Carlo Ancelotti’s latest Brazil squad.
BMU earns global recognition as stroke treatment training hub
04:30 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayIn a significant boost to Bangladesh’s healthcare sector, Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) has been accredited as an international training centre for advanced stroke treatment, marking a major step forward in life-saving neurological care.
MP Atiq narrowly escapes fatal road accident
04:20 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayKurigram-2 lawmaker Atiqur Rahman Mujahid narrowly escaped death in a road accident on the Rangpur–Kurigram highway early Tuesday, while his chauffeur and personal assistant were seriously injured.
Abu Jafor Khan made Islamic Arabic Univ VC
04:11 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayThe government has appointed Professor Dr Muhammad Abu Jafor Khan as the new Vice-Chancellor of Islamic Arabic University (IAU) for a four-year term.
China ‘never interfered’ in Bangladesh’s internal affairs, says Jamaat chief
04:11 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayAt a time when questions of foreign influence and economic partnership are shaping political discourse, Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Shafiqur Rahman has drawn a sharp distinction between global powers, portraying China as a consistent, non-intrusive partner of Bangladesh.
Israel claims killing top Iranian officials Larijani, Soleimani
04:01 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayIsrael has claimed it killed top Iranian security official Ali Larijani and Gholamreza Soleimani, commander of the Basij unit of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), in recent strikes, though Iran has yet to confirm the claims.
Two children drown in Meherpur pond
03:50 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayTwo children died after drowning in a pond at Mailmari village of Gangni upazila in Meherpur on Tuesday afternoon.
BCB warns govt against interfering in board matters
03:46 PM, 17 Mar 2026 TuesdayThe BCB has warned the Bangladesh government against interfering in board matters, after the formation of an investigation committee by the sports ministry to look into allegations of malpractice during last year's BCB elections.