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Despite high hopes, the Bangladesh women’s football team ended their AFC Women's Asian Cup campaign with a defeat. After earlier losses to China and North Korea, the side suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to Uzbekistan. Following the loss, head coach Peter Butler hinted that he may step down from his role.
The High Court (HC) has directed the authorities concerned to recount the votes cast in the Bagerhat-1 (Chitalmari, Fakirhat, and Mollahat) parliamentary constituency in the 13th national parliamentary elections.
The Election Commission has allowed candidates to appeal against decisions made by returning officers during the scrutiny of nomination papers for the upcoming by-elections in Sherpur-3 and Bogura-6 constituencies. Aggrieved candidates can submit their appeal applications to the Election Commission between March 6 and March 10.
Global crude oil prices are rising rapidly as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed and the war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel intensifies. As a result, not only the energy market but the entire global economy is facing growing risks. Analysts warn that if oil prices continue to climb, it will have a direct impact worldwide on the prices of essential goods and the daily cost of living for ordinary people.
To reduce the long-standing suffering of litigants, prevent fraud in bail documents, and make the bail process faster and more transparent from the court to the prison, Bangladesh is introducing a digital bail bond system—known as “e-Bail Bond”—for the first time. Under the existing system, it often takes several days for bail documents to reach prisons from the courts. However, under the new online system, once a judge approves bail, the order will be transmitted directly to the concerned prison authorities.
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Despite high hopes, the Bangladesh women’s football team ended their AFC Women's Asian Cup campaign with a defeat. After earlier losses to China and North Korea, the side suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to Uzbekistan. Following the loss, head coach Peter Butler hinted that he may step down from his role.
Bangladesh’s campaign in the AFC Women's Asian Cup came to an end after a heavy 4–0 defeat to the Uzbekistan women's national football team in their final group-stage match in Perth, Australia. Despite a spirited performance in the first half, fatigue in the second half proved costly for Peter Butler’s side, ending Bangladesh’s hopes of reaching the quarterfinals.
India has created history once again in the T20 World Cup. By defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, they have won the T20 World Cup for the second consecutive time. With this victory, India has achieved the feat of becoming the first team in the history of the men's T20 World Cup to successfully defend their title.
The Pakistan national cricket team arrived in Dhaka on Sunday morning ahead of their upcoming three-match One Day International (ODI) series against the Bangladesh national cricket team.
Hosts India will take on New Zealand in the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 today (March 8), with the title-deciding encounter set to begin at 7:30pm (Bangladesh time).
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Friday released the ticket price list for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Pakistan, with prices starting at 200BDT.
On the directive of Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, the country's defence forces have launched a missile strike. Iranian state television reported that a volley of missiles was fired towards Israel in the early hours of Monday.
UNICEF, the United Nations children's agency, has reported that at least 83 children have been killed and 254 injured in Lebanon since March 2. The number of child casualties has been rising alarmingly since the war between Israel and Hezbollah began in Lebanon.
As part of diplomatic efforts to reduce ongoing tensions in the Middle East, China's special envoy for Middle East affairs, Zhai Jun, has visited Saudi Arabia. The visit is part of Beijing's mediation efforts to halt the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that a political quarter is trying to confine women to their homes and belittle them.
Aminul Haque, a candidate from the Dhaka-16 constituency, has filed a petition with the High Court challenging the results of the 13th National Parliamentary Election.
The National Citizens Party (NCP) launched its women’s affiliate, Jatiya Narishakti, appointing Monira Sharmin as convener and Nusrat Tabassum as chief organizer.
Home Minister and BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed has said that the party aims to move beyond its past negative image regarding parliamentary affairs.
War is raging in Iran, and Bangladesh has run out of fuel. It feels as if America has attacked Bangladesh, not Iran. A severe crisis over fuel oil and LPG has gripped the entire nation, as if we have closed the Strait of Hormuz ourselves even before Iran did. No gas, no petrol – the only reliance is on electricity or solar power.
Hopes surrounding the election have turned into disappointment and fear for many women in Bangladesh, including those who were at the forefront of the July mass uprising, according to a report by the British national daily The Guardian.
Bangladesh’s ready-made garment industry has long been a key driving force of the country’s economy. Duty-free access to the European Union market has particularly helped the sector build a strong position in the global market. However, the recently announced free trade agreement between the EU and India has created major concerns for Bangladesh. Analysts and industry insiders believe that once the deal comes into effect, Bangladesh’s competitive position in the European market may face serious challenges.
Canadian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Ajit Singh has paid a courtesy call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam.
Turkey will support Bangladesh's candidature for the presidency of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Turkish Ambassador to Dhaka Ramis Sen conveyed this support during a meeting with State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
An armed attack has occurred at the Beverly Hills residence of US pop star Rihanna in California, according to reports citing police.
The Detective Branch (DB) of district police has arrested seven leaders of the Students Against Discrimination (SAD) Jhenaidah district unit over allegations of setting buses on fire and vandalising an oil pump. They were arrested around 2:00 am on Monday, March 9, from Beparipara and Payra Chottor areas in Jhenaidah municipality. Police produced them before court on Monday afternoon.
Overall inflation in the country crossed the 9 percent mark again in February, the first time in the past nine months. The increase has renewed concerns for ordinary consumers.
