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'Let's go to war,' PM says before leaving for work

, March 8 -- "Let's go to war," Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said with a smile as he stepped out of his residence on Sunday morning to begin the first working day of the week. The brief but striking... Read More


The Shared Silhouette of Sacrifice: Women of Palestine and Iran

, March 8 -- Today is March 8, 2026. In much of the world, International Women's Day is a day of floral tributes and corporate speeches. But for the women navigating the dust of Gaza and the chilling ... Read More


President calls for effective steps to ensure women's safety, curb violence

, March 8 -- President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Sunday called for effective and strict measures to prevent violence against women and address emerging challenges such as online defamation and cyberbull... Read More


Vijay Deverakonda responds to little fan who missed his wedding with Rashmika Mandanna

, March 8 -- Actor Vijay Deverakonda recently tied the knot with his long-time girlfriend and actress Rashmika Mandanna. Following their private wedding in Udaipur, the couple hosted a reception for i... Read More


Israel strikes Tehran oil depots; Bahrain desalination plant damaged

, March 8 -- The US and Israel continued their strikes on Iran, targeting oil storage depots and refining facilities in Tehran for the first time, sparking large fires across the capital. Meanwhile, ... Read More


German Embassy reaffirms commitment to women's rights on Women's Day

, March 8 -- On International Women's Day, the German Embassy in Dhaka on Sunday reaffirmed that human rights are not a limited resource and they do not shrink when shared. "If women enjoy 100% of th... Read More


Motorcyclist killed in Dhaka road crash

, March 8 -- A motorcyclist was killed after being hit by a truck in Jatrabari area of the capital early Sunday. The deceased was identified as Md Arafat, 19, son of Ruhul Amin of Konapara area of th... Read More


Scuffle in front of Shahbagh Police Station demanding release of BCL leader

Dhaka, March 8 -- An scuffle took place in front of Shahbagh Police Station on Saturday night after a group gathered to demand the release of a banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leader who had be... Read More


Youth beaten to death over fuel at filling station in Jhenaidah; 3 detained

Jhenaidah, March 8 -- A youth was beaten to death in Jhenaidah town during a heated argument over fuel at a petrol pump in the Arappur area on Saturday night. The victim was identified as Nirob, son ... Read More


Week of War: US-Israel strikes on Iran spread across region

, March 8 -- One week after the United States and Israel launched a large-scale military offensive against Iran, the conflict has quickly spread across the Middle East, with strikes targeting nuclear ... Read More