Category: Asia

Government Approves Diesel Import

March 27, 2026

The government has approved the purchase of 300,000 metric tonnes of diesel in a move aimed at strengthening national fuel reserves amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a corresponding rise in global energy market uncertainty. The decision was taken during the 29th meeting of the Economic Affairs Cabinet Committee for the 2025–26 […]

Head-on Bus Collision Injures 20

March 27, 2026

A serious road accident on the Kishoreganj–Bhairab highway left at least 20 passengers injured after two long-distance buses collided head-on at Nandala area on Thursday night. The incident occurred at around 10:00 PM when a Dhaka-bound bus of Ashim Paribahan, travelling towards Karimganj from the capital, collided with a Minhaz Paribahan bus coming from Netrokona […]

Fatal Highway Collision in Chandpur

March 27, 2026

A devastating road traffic collision in Chandpur district has claimed the life of a young man and left several others injured, underscoring ongoing concerns over road safety on regional highways. The incident occurred on Thursday evening along the Chandpur–Cumilla regional highway, near the Bakila এলাকায় of Hajiganj উপজেলা. The নিহত ব্যক্তি, identified as 30-year-old Kibria, […]

Bangladesh Seal Semi-Final Spot in SAFF U-20 Championship

March 26, 2026

Bangladesh have secured their place in the semi-finals of the SAFF Under-20 Championship after India registered a commanding 3–0 victory over Pakistan in the group stage, effectively completing the qualification picture from Group B in the Maldives. The decisive fixture, played on Thursday in the ongoing tournament, saw India comfortably overcome Pakistan, a result that […]

Student Injured Amid Allegations of Political Assault at Gazipur Institution

March 26, 2026

A cultural programme marking Victory Day celebrations at Bhawal Badre Alam Government College in Gazipur has been marred by serious allegations of violence, leaving a student injured and prompting conflicting accounts from witnesses, political figures, and police. The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday afternoon (26 March) at around 3:00 pm inside the college’s student council […]

One Killed in Chitalmari Clash

March 26, 2026

A violent clash between two rival groups over establishing local dominance in Chitalmari upazila of Bagerhat has left one young man dead and at least 15 others injured, while multiple houses were looted and set ablaze in a night of widespread unrest. The confrontation erupted on Thursday evening (26 March) in Chingaria village under Kolatala […]

Bangladesh Approves Diesel Import

March 26, 2026

The government has granted policy approval for the import of 300,000 metric tonnes of diesel in a move aimed at ensuring uninterrupted fuel supply and meeting the country’s urgent energy demand amid ongoing global uncertainties. The decision was taken on Thursday (26 March) during a virtual meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, held […]

Bangladesh Approves Diesel Import

March 26, 2026

Newlywed Couple Die in Ferry Tragedy

March 26, 2026

A newly married couple, Kazi Saif Ahmed Soumya (30) and Dr Fatematuz Johura Anti (27), were among the victims of a devastating passenger bus disaster at Daulatdia ghat in Goalanda upazila of Rajbari, where a bus plunged into a river, leaving a trail of grief across the locality. The tragedy has been particularly heartbreaking as […]