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IMF loan programme on track, next review due in July: Finance Minister
03:14 PM, 24 Mar 2026 TuesdayBangladesh’s ongoing programme with the International Monetary Fund remains on track, with the next formal review due in July, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said on Tuesday, as the government steps up reforms while navigating global uncertainties linked to the Iran war.
Legal notice urges govt to acquire advanced air defence systems
02:41 PM, 24 Mar 2026 TuesdayA legal notice has been sent to the relevant government authorities, demanding the immediate procurement of advanced foreign air defence systems and the launch of research and development initiatives to build a domestic air defence capability.
3 killed, 4 injured in Natore road accident
02:37 PM, 24 Mar 2026 TuesdayAt least three people were killed and our others injured after a passenger carrying easy bike hit a truck after losing its control in Lalpur upazila of Natore on Tuesday morning.
Missiles hit Israel after Iran snubs Trump talks, Knesset pauses
02:28 PM, 24 Mar 2026 TuesdayIran launched a new and extensive wave of missile attacks on Israel early Tuesday, marking a sharp escalation in the ongoing conflict, even as US President Donald Trump claimed that negotiations to end the war were showing “very good” progress – claims firmly denied by Tehran.
Govt will endorse ordinance granting indemnity to July warriors: Salahuddin
02:03 PM, 24 Mar 2026 TuesdayThe government will take all decisions in line with the spirit and aspirations of the July mass uprising, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said on Tuesday, confirming that the government will endorse the ordinance granting indemnity to July warriors.
IMF APD Director calls on PM Tarique
01:52 PM, 24 Mar 2026 TuesdayDirector of the Asia and Pacific Department (APD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Krishna Srinivasan, called on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
Three generations of a family killed in road crash
12:20 PM, 24 Mar 2026 TuesdayA former official of the Palli Bidyut Samiti, his son, and granddaughter were killed when their private car collided with a tree while returning from a relative’s home in Chuadanga early Tuesday (March 23).
Fuel oil stocks adequate, no shortage expected: Energy minister
11:18 AM, 24 Mar 2026 TuesdayEnergy, Power, and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud has said that fuel oil stocks are adequate and no shortage is expected. He added that, for now, there is no decision to increase fuel prices.
Texas residents ordered to shelter after oil refinery explosion
10:35 AM, 24 Mar 2026 TuesdayLocal officials warned residents near a Texas oil refinery on Monday to immediately shelter-in-place "in light of the recent explosion" at Valero's Port Arthur Refinery.
Ex-army officer Masud Uddin Chowdhury arrested
10:11 AM, 24 Mar 2026 TuesdayThe Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested Lt Gen (retd) Masud Uddin Chowdhury, a prominent figure during the 1/11 army-backed caretaker government.
Govt offices reopen after Eid holidays
09:54 AM, 24 Mar 2026 TuesdayGovernment offices reopened on Tuesday (March 24) following the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays, resuming pre-Ramadan working hours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. During Ramadan, office hours had been from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Iran denies Trump’s claim of ‘productive’ US talks
08:43 AM, 24 Mar 2026 TuesdaySenior Iranian officials have denied that Iran held talks with the United States, just hours after US President Donald Trump claimed “very good and productive conversations” had taken place towards ending the war.