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'Oil, gas price surge costs $111bn in first month of Iran war'

01:23 PM, 31 Mar 2026 Tuesday

350.org, an international environmental organisation, has said its analysis found that rising oil and gas prices have cost consumers and businesses worldwide as much as $111bn in the first month of the war on Iran.

3 children die of measles, 28 hospitalised in Chandpur

01:08 PM, 31 Mar 2026 Tuesday

The measles outbreak in Chandpur has claimed the lives of three children, while at least 28 others have been hospitalised across the district, according to the District Civil Surgeon’s Office.

High Court judge Rezaul Hasan resigns

12:26 PM, 31 Mar 2026 Tuesday

Judge Md Rezaul Hasan of the Supreme Court’s High Court Division has resigned from his position. His resignation letter, submitted to the relevant officials at the Supreme Court on Monday (March 30), has been forwarded to the President.

Owners call for enhanced security at filling stations, urge stopping panic buying

12:21 PM, 31 Mar 2026 Tuesday

The Bangladesh Petroleum Dealers, Distributors, Agents and Petrol Pump Owners Association has issued an urgent appeal for strengthened security at fuel retail outlets nationwide, while urging consumers to refrain from panic buying that risks destabilising the country's fuel distribution system.

Govt weighs online-offline schooling amid measles outbreak, energy crisis

11:55 AM, 31 Mar 2026 Tuesday

Bangladesh may be heading toward a hybrid education model in its major cities, as the government weighs a mix of online and in-person classes amid global energy pressures and a fresh measles outbreak.

Shwapno faces legal notice over customer data leak

11:51 AM, 31 Mar 2026 Tuesday

A legal notice has been sent to the supermarket chain Shwapno seeking information on the measures taken following the leakage of customer data.

Taxing the taboo: Hoteliers pitch duty cuts on liquor imports

11:43 AM, 31 Mar 2026 Tuesday

Hoteliers and restaurateurs are now pushing for a dramatic cut in import duties on liquor, arguing that Bangladesh’s current tax regime is not only squeezing legitimate businesses but also fueling a thriving underground market.

2 killed in Moulvibazar microbus, CNG collision

11:27 AM, 31 Mar 2026 Tuesday

At least two people were killed and two others injured in a head-on collision between a microbus and a CNG-run auto rickshaw in Sreemangal upazila of Moulvibazar on Monday evening.

87,700 litres of illegally stockpiled fuel seized in a single day

10:57 AM, 31 Mar 2026 Tuesday

Amid an ongoing fuel crisis, authorities conducted operations across the country on Monday (March 30), recovering 67,400 litres of diesel, 6,444 litres of octane, and 13,856 litres of petrol.

Gold prices rise again in local market

10:29 AM, 31 Mar 2026 Tuesday

The price of gold in the country has increased again, with the rate of the highest-quality 22-carat gold per bhori (11.664 grams) rising by Tk 3,266, bringing the new price to Tk 244,711 per bhori.

PCB fines Naseem Rs20m over social media post

10:12 AM, 31 Mar 2026 Tuesday

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday slapped a Rs20 million fine on fast bowler Naseem Shah for breaching several clauses of his central contract.

Madaripur MP loses shoe during prayer at Parliament

10:08 AM, 31 Mar 2026 Tuesday

Syed Uddin Ahmad Hanzala, MP of Madaripur-1 representing the 11-Party Alliance, has reported losing one of his shoes while performing prayer at the National Parliament.