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Iran approves plan to impose tolls on shipping in Hormuz

08:41 AM, 31 Mar 2026 Tuesday

A parliamentary committee in Iran has approved plans to impose tolls on traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)-affiliated Fars news agency.

3 children die of measles in Cumilla

08:37 AM, 31 Mar 2026 Tuesday

At least three children from Cumilla have died of measles while undergoing treatment in Dhaka, according to officials from the district Civil Surgeon’s Office, as concerns grow over a recent increase in infections.

70 killed, 30 wounded in Haiti gang attack

08:08 AM, 31 Mar 2026 Tuesday

At least 70 people have been killed and 30 injured during an attack near Petite-Riviere in Haiti’s breadbasket Artibonite region, a human rights group said, significantly higher than ⁠official estimates, which put the death toll at approximately 16.

47 countries back Bangladesh’s new govt at ILO session

08:07 AM, 31 Mar 2026 Tuesday

The newly-formed government of Bangladesh has received congratulations and full support from 47 countries during discussions on Bangladesh at the 356th Governing Body session of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva.

Tag officers appointed at 22 filling stations in Gaibandha

09:30 PM, 30 Mar 2026 Monday

The district administration in Gaibandha has appointed tag officers at 22 filling stations to ensure transparency in fuel sales and prevent illegal activities such as smuggling and unauthorised distribution.

Gunmen kill 20 in nighttime attack in Nigeria

08:37 PM, 30 Mar 2026 Monday

A night attack on a community in Nigeria ’s north-central region left at least 20 people dead, residents and authorities said.

Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in war on Iran

07:55 PM, 30 Mar 2026 Monday

Spain has closed its airspace to planes of the United States involved in the US-Israel war on Iran, the latest step in the country’s opposition to the conflict.

No fuel shortage in Bangladesh, energy minister tells JS

07:29 PM, 30 Mar 2026 Monday

Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku has stated that Bangladesh is not facing any shortage of fuel, assuring that the country’s fuel supply remains stable.

Dhaka seeks US sanctions waiver to import 6 lakh tonnes of Russian oil

06:09 PM, 30 Mar 2026 Monday

Bangladesh has formally requested the United States to relax sanctions restrictions, seeking permission to import 6,00,000 tonnes of fuel oil from Russia to address persistent domestic energy shortages.

Govt considers ‘fuel pass’ system to streamline petrol, octane sales

06:08 PM, 30 Mar 2026 Monday

The government is considering introducing a “fuel pass” system for petrol and octane sales in an effort to bring discipline and transparency to fuel distribution amid ongoing supply concerns.

MP Amir Hamza sued over remarks on energy minister

06:05 PM, 30 Mar 2026 Monday

A Tk 10 billion defamation case has been filed against Kushtia-3 lawmaker Mufti Amir Hamza over alleged derogatory remarks against Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku.

Fuel card rush sparks chaos in Chuadanga

05:44 PM, 30 Mar 2026 Monday

Tension gripped Chuadanga on Monday as the distribution of “fuel cards,” introduced to address a fuel shortage, drew large crowds and led to scuffles at the Deputy Commissioner’s office.