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A living poet, a false death Media’s carelessness stuns Poet Dilara Hafiz
06:40 PM, 28 Mar 2026 SaturdayDhaka was shaken by a bizarre episode of journalistic negligence when poet and educationist Professor Dilara Hafiz discovered her photograph splashed across the death reports of another academician with the same name.
Breaking barriers on the rail Everyone forbade, but Tanzina didn’t give in
06:01 PM, 28 Mar 2026 SaturdayTanzina, sitting today before the glowing control panel of Chattogram Junction cabin, remembers those words with quiet defiance. Everyone forbade it, but she did not give in.
Bank Asia to acquire Bank Alfalah's Bangladesh operations
05:51 PM, 28 Mar 2026 SaturdayThe shareholders of Bank Alfalah (BAFL), one of Pakistan’s largest commercial banks, have approved the sale of its Bangladesh operations to Bank Asia, a private-sector commercial bank based in Dhaka, for around $47.5 million.
Salahuddin hints at constitutional amendments in line with public aspirations
05:26 PM, 28 Mar 2026 SaturdayHome Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has indicated that the constitution may be amended, placing top priority on public expectations and the aspirations of those who died in the student-led mass uprising.
Shehbaz claims having hour-long talk with Pezeshkian
05:15 PM, 28 Mar 2026 SaturdayPakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Saturday that he held a detailed phone conversation lasting over one hour with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Iconic Krishnachura disappears from DU campus during Eid holidays
04:55 PM, 28 Mar 2026 SaturdayFor 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 SaturdayJewellers 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 SaturdayIndonesia 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 SaturdayFollowing 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 SaturdayBarcelona 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 SaturdayEvery $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 SaturdayAmid 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.