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US-Israel-Iran conflict deepens, spreading tensions and fuel concerns globally

Dhaka, March 5 -- Israel conflict with Iran entered its sixth day on Thursday, tensions have intensified and begun to spread across the Middle East and beyond, with significant implications for countr... Read More


PM urges frugal electricity use after switching off half the lights at office

Dhaka, March 5 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday switched off half the lights at his Secretariat office and lowered the air-conditioner use, urging all government offices and institutions t... Read More


Inflation inches up in January amid higher food prices: GED

Dhaka, March 5 -- Inflationary pressure in Bangladesh remained elevated at the start of 2026 as rising prices of fish, fruits and vegetables continued to push up food costs, even though rice prices sh... Read More


Iran launches missiles toward Israel; drone shot down over Hamedan

Dhaka, March 5 -- Iran launched several missiles toward Israel early Thursday, the Israel Defense Forces said, amid escalating tensions between the two countries. According to Israel's emergency serv... Read More


Expanded ME conflict poses significant risks to Bangladesh: Selim Raihan

Dhaka, March 5 -- Bangladesh's economy faces a significant risk of sudden uncertainty if the conflict in the Middle East expands further, economist Professor Selim Raihan has warned. In a Facebook po... Read More


Fitness coach shares 16-point plan to lose 14 Kg in three months

, March 5 -- With summer around the corner, many are looking to shed extra fat and get in shape. Fitness coach Dan Go, drawing on over 20 years of experience, has shared a 16-point plan that he says c... Read More


Antarctica loses Ice area equal to 10 Los Angeles-sized cities in 30 years

Dhaka, March 5 -- year study by glaciologists from the University of California, Irvine has produced the first comprehensive map showing how Antarctica's grounding line - the point where land ice meet... Read More


Committee for Administrative Reform formed with PM Tarique Rahman as chairman

Dhaka, March 5 -- The government has formed the National Implementation Committee for Administrative Reform (NICAR) with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman as its chairman. The Cabinet Division on Wednesd... Read More


Govt to operate women-dedicated BRTC buses

Dhaka, March 5 -- The government has taken the initiative to introduce women-only Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) bus services in the capital, following directives from Prime Minister Tar... Read More


Solar Lights illuminate forest-edge villages in Mongla under WildTeam conservation programme

Dhaka, March 4 -- WildTeam has begun installing solar lights in forest-edge villages of Mongla as part of the continuation of its community-based Sundarbans conservation programme. Recently, 10 solar ... Read More