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Padma bus tragedy: Rescue operations suspended for now
02:54 PM, 26 Mar 2026 ThursdayRescue operations following the bus sinking in the Padma River in Rajbari have been suspended for now, but authorities said efforts will resume if information about missing persons is received.
Oil prices rise higher as Iran denies US talks
02:34 PM, 26 Mar 2026 ThursdayOil prices have climbed higher amid fading hopes of deescalation in the Iran war following Tehran’s denial that talks with the United States are under way.
President takes salute, PM witnesses Independence Day Parade
01:40 PM, 26 Mar 2026 ThursdayPresident Mohammed Shahabuddin on Thursday took the salute and inspected the Independence and National Day Parade as the chief guest, while Prime Minister Tarique Rahman witnessed the event.
Russian court bans Oscar-winning documentary criticising Putin
01:40 PM, 26 Mar 2026 ThursdayA Russian court banned the Oscar-winning documentary "Mr Nobody Against Putin" from several streaming platforms on Thursday, alleging it promoted "negative attitudes" about the Russian government and the war in Ukraine.
Narrow escape: Man gets off two minutes before bus tragedy
12:55 PM, 26 Mar 2026 ThursdayAbul Kalam was returning to Dhaka after the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday when he boarded a Sowharda Paribahan bus at the Daulatdia terminal, heading to Badda, where he works at a private company, on Wednesday.
Govt forms two committees to probe Padma bus tragedy
12:05 PM, 26 Mar 2026 ThursdayTwo separate probe committees have been formed following a passenger bus accident in which a bus plunged into the Padma River from the pontoon at Daulatdia ferry ghat in Goalanda, Rajbari, claiming 25 lives, State Minister for Shipping Rajib Ahsan said on Wednesday night.
Govt sends letter to India to extradite Hadi murder accused
11:03 AM, 26 Mar 2026 ThursdayHome Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said a letter has been sent to the Government of India requesting the extradition of the accused in the Osman Hadi murder case to Bangladesh.
Opposition leader pays tributes at National Memorial
10:32 AM, 26 Mar 2026 ThursdayLeader of the Opposition in Parliament and Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami, Dr Shafiqur Rahman, paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the Liberation War by placing a wreath at the National Memorial in Savar, Dhaka, on Thursday morning, marking the 56th Independence and National Day.
Ex-DGFI DG Sheikh Mamun arrested
10:08 AM, 26 Mar 2026 ThursdayThe Detective Branch (DB) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested Lieutenant General (Retd) Sheikh Mamun Khaled, former Director General of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI).
PM pays tributes to his parents on Independence Day
09:04 AM, 26 Mar 2026 ThursdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday paid rich tributes to his parents, Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, on the occasion of the 56th Independence and National Day.
President, PM pay homage to Liberation War martyrs
08:47 AM, 26 Mar 2026 ThursdayPresident Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the Liberation War by placing wreaths at the National Memorial in Savar, Dhaka, early Thursday morning, marking the 56th Independence and National Day.
Bus falls into Padma: 26 bodies recovered, 6 still missing
08:21 AM, 26 Mar 2026 ThursdayAt least 26 bodies have been recovered so far from the passenger bus that fell into the Padma River from the pontoon at Daulatdia ferry ghat in Goalanda, Rajbari.