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Sri Lanka hikes fuel prices 25% amid Middle East conflict
11:25 AM, 22 Mar 2026 SundaySri Lanka raised fuel prices by 25 per cent on Sunday, the second increase in two weeks, as the country prepared for more impact from the war in the Middle East.
Crimes against humanity: 21 cases ongoing, 2 await verdicts
10:50 AM, 22 Mar 2026 SundayThe trials related to crimes against humanity committed during the July–August 2024 mass uprising have now reached a crucial stage.
Iran missile strikes wound over 100 in two south Israel towns
09:47 AM, 22 Mar 2026 SundayIranian missile strikes on two southern Israeli towns wounded more than 100 people on Saturday, medics said, after Israeli air defence systems failed to intercept the projectiles.
Trump gives Iran 48 hour ultimatum to open Strait of Hormuz
09:26 AM, 22 Mar 2026 SundayUS President Donald Trump on Saturday gave Iran 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping or face the destruction of its energy infrastructure, as Tehran launched its most destructive attack yet on Israel.
Two probe bodies formed over Cumilla train-bus collision
08:54 AM, 22 Mar 2026 SundayThe railway authorities have formed two separate investigation committees following a train collision with a bus that had driven onto a level crossing in Cumilla.
12 killed as train crashes into bus in Cumilla
08:13 AM, 22 Mar 2026 SundayAt least 12 people were killed and around 20 others injured after a mail train crashed into a bus that had driven onto a level crossing in Cumilla early Sunday (March 22).
Japan beat Australia to lift Women’s Asian Cup title
06:24 PM, 21 Mar 2026 SaturdayMaika Hamano scored the only goal as a formidable Japan battled past Australia to clinch a third Women’s Asian Cup title in front of a record-breaking 74,357 fans in Sydney.
Hadi murder: Bangladeshi broker Philip Sangma sent to 14-day custody in Kolkata
06:05 PM, 21 Mar 2026 SaturdayA Kolkata court on Saturday sent Bangladeshi broker Philip Sangma to 14 days of judicial custody in connection with the murder of Bangladeshi activist Sharif Osman Hadi.
Ireland cancels Bangladesh series amid financial, logistical challenges
05:44 PM, 21 Mar 2026 SaturdayIreland has cancelled its planned limited-overs series against Bangladesh later this year, citing financial constraints and logistical difficulties, according to a report by ESPNcricinfo.
11 dead in South Korea car plant fire
03:47 PM, 21 Mar 2026 SaturdayRescuers combed the charred wreckage of a South Korean car parts factory for missing people after a fire killed at least 11 and injured dozens more, authorities told AFP on Saturday.
Long queues for fuel persist across capital on Eid day
03:24 PM, 21 Mar 2026 SaturdayLong queues for fuel were seen across the capital on Eid day, underscoring ongoing supply pressures that have persisted for more than two weeks despite the lifting of government-imposed rationing.
Trump signals drawdown as US reinforces forces amid escalating Iran conflict
03:07 PM, 21 Mar 2026 SaturdayU.S. President Donald Trump said he was considering “winding down” military operations in the Middle East even as the United States is sending three more amphibious assault ships and roughly 2,500 additional Marines to the region.