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Sparse passengers keep Dhaka traffic smooth post-Eid
12:24 PM, 25 Mar 2026 WednesdayEven though the consecutive holiday for Eid has ended, the roads of Dhaka remain largely empty on the fifth day of Eid-ul-Fitr.
Gold price drops again in local market
11:27 AM, 25 Mar 2026 WednesdayThe price of gold in the country has been slightly reduced, with the rate of the highest-quality 22-carat gold falling by Tk 5,482 per bhori (11.664 grams), bringing the new price to Tk 241,445 per bhori.
Govt promotes 264 officials to senior assist secy posts
10:45 AM, 25 Mar 2026 WednesdayThe government has promoted 264 Assistant Secretaries to the position of Senior Assistant Secretary. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification regarding the promotions on Tuesday night (March 24).
Philippines declares national energy emergency
10:06 AM, 25 Mar 2026 WednesdayPhilippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has declared a national energy emergency in response to the US-Israel war on Iran and what he called the “imminent danger” posed to the country’s energy supply.
Mideast war: Vietnam diesel prices surge over 100%
09:44 AM, 25 Mar 2026 WednesdayThe price of diesel in Vietnam has more than doubled since the start of the war in the Middle East, according to figures released by the trade ministry on Wednesday.
July warrior stabbed to death at Cox’s Bazar beach
09:26 AM, 25 Mar 2026 WednesdayA July warrior was stabbed to death at Kabita Chattar point on Cox’s Bazar beach on Tuesday night. The incident occurred around 10:30 pm.
Genocide Day today
08:55 AM, 25 Mar 2026 WednesdayThe nation is observing Genocide Day in solemn remembrance of the brutal crackdown by Pakistani occupation forces on unarmed Bengalis on the fateful night of March 25, 1971, carried out under the codename “Operation Searchlight.”
Trump sends peace plan to Iran amid conflict, signals optimism
08:40 AM, 25 Mar 2026 WednesdayUS President Donald Trump sent a peace plan to Iran as he voiced optimism Tuesday at ending nearly a month of warfare, with Tehran announcing that it will let "non-hostile" oil vessels go through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
Saudi Crown Prince urges Trump to continue military pressure on Iran
09:36 PM, 24 Mar 2026 TuesdaySaudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has reportedly urged US President Donald Trump to continue military operations against Iran, describing the campaign as a historic opportunity to reshape the Middle East.
Bangladesh defeat Pakistan in SAFF U-20 Championship
09:09 PM, 24 Mar 2026 TuesdayBangladesh secured a convincing victory over Pakistan in their opening match of the SAFF U-20 Championship, with young expatriate footballer Ronan Sullivan scoring twice to boost the team’s chances of reaching the semifinals.
Fire breaks out at Khagrachhari resort
08:06 PM, 24 Mar 2026 TuesdayA fire broke out at a resort in Khagrachhari owned by former State Minister for Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Kujendra Lal Tripura.
Trump blames Hegseth for early push for strikes on Iran
07:46 PM, 24 Mar 2026 TuesdayUS President Donald Trump has sparked fresh debate over the Iran conflict after suggesting that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was among the first to advocate military action against Tehran’s nuclear programme – remarks seen by analysts as a subtle shift in political responsibility.