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Iconic Krishnachura disappears from DU campus during Eid holidays

04:55 PM, 28 Mar 2026 Saturday

For decades, the Krishnachura tree beside it had been part of the landmark’s identity, especially during its blooming season, when its vibrant red flowers drew attention from students, visitors, and photographers. Now, that familiar scene is gone.

Gold prices rise twice in a day, now bhori Tk 2.41 lakh

04:47 PM, 28 Mar 2026 Saturday

Jewellers raised gold prices again around six hours after the rise, with the best quality gold (22-carat) up by Tk 4,433 per bhori.

Indonesia rolls out social media ban for under-16s

04:10 PM, 28 Mar 2026 Saturday

Indonesia on Saturday introduced a social media ban for children under the age of 16, following Australia's lead in protecting young people from potential online harms.

Audio glitch or sabotage? House Committee launches probe

04:05 PM, 28 Mar 2026 Saturday

Following a series of embarrassing audio glitches that left lawmakers straining to hear and the Speaker clutching a backup cordless mic, the House Committee has officially launched a high-stakes probe into what went wrong.

Raphinha to miss Champions League quarter finals against Atletico Madrid

03:40 PM, 28 Mar 2026 Saturday

Barcelona have been dealt a massive blow ahead of their European showdown with Atletico Madrid following confirmation of Raphinha's hamstring injury.

Bangladesh to face Tk 61,000cr extra annual bill, if oil remains above $120

03:16 PM, 28 Mar 2026 Saturday

Every $10 increase in global oil prices would raise Bangladesh’s annual expenditure by around $1 billion. If prices remain above $120 per barrel for an extended period, the additional cost could surge to $4-5 billion annually, equivalent to nearly Tk 61,000 crore.

Govt assures ample fuel stocks, asks public to shun panic buying

02:58 PM, 28 Mar 2026 Saturday

Amid long queues snaking outside fuel stations across the country, the government has moved swiftly to calm nerves, firmly assuring citizens and businesses that fuel supplies remain fully adequate and there is no shortage.

Lightning kills 2 in Jhenaidah

02:51 PM, 28 Mar 2026 Saturday

Two farmers died and four others were injured in lightning strikes at Kharibaria village of Shailkupa upazila in Jhenaidah on Saturday afternoon.

No bar on telecasting IPL in Bangladesh: Minister

02:50 PM, 28 Mar 2026 Saturday

Zahir Uddin Swapan, the newly appointed information and broadcasting minister, said there is no bar on telecasting the upcoming Indian Premier League in Bangladesh.

Cotton conundrum Bangladesh's $5b import bill persists as domestic production stalls

02:43 PM, 28 Mar 2026 Saturday

Bangladesh stands as a global paradox in the textile value chain: the world's second-largest exporter of ready-made garments yet reliant on imports for 97 per cent of its most critical raw material.

Arakan Army abducts 13 fishers from Naf River

02:23 PM, 28 Mar 2026 Saturday

Members of the Arakan Army, an armed group from Myanmar's Rakhine State, have abducted 13 Bangladeshi fishermen along with three fishing boats from the Naf River in Teknaf, Cox's Bazar.

Police unhappy with current uniform, review on cards: Salahuddin

01:59 PM, 28 Mar 2026 Saturday

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said that members of the police force are not satisfied with their current uniform, indicating that the government may consider a change.