PM directs launch of dedicated city bus service for women
PM directs launch of dedicated city bus service for women
Bahrain King conveys condolences to Bangladesh PM
Bahrain King conveys condolences to Bangladesh PM
PM consults with experts to help ease city’s traffic jam  
PM consults with experts to help ease city’s traffic jam  
Security measures bolstered for diplomatic areas including US embassy: Home Minister
Security measures bolstered for diplomatic areas including US embassy: Home Minister
US Assistant Secretary Kapur arrives in Dhaka tomorrow 
US Assistant Secretary Kapur arrives in Dhaka tomorrow 
Gulf ministers mourn Bangladeshi deaths amid crisis
Gulf ministers mourn Bangladeshi deaths amid crisis
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Excavation programme of important canals will be visible within 180 days: Anee 
Govt cancels contract of DMTCL MD
Govt cancels contract of DMTCL MD
DHAKA, Mar 2, 2026 (BSS) - The government has cancelled the contract of Faruk Ahmed, Managing Director of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL), the agency responsible for implementing and operating the capital's metro rail system. The Road Transport and Highways Division issued a circular in this regard today, stating that the decision takes immediate effect. According to the circular, the government has terminated the remaining tenure of the DMTCL managing director.    
Festival allowance bills for MPO teachers must be submitted by March 4
Festival allowance bills for MPO teachers must be submitted by March 4
Ekushey Padak-winning poet Jahanara Arzu passes away
Ekushey Padak-winning poet Jahanara Arzu passes away
Iran Red Crescent says 555 people killed in Iran since start of war
Iran Red Crescent says 555 people killed in Iran since start of war
TEHRAN, March 2, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A total of 555 people have been killed  across Iran in US and Israeli strikes that began two days ago, the Iranian  Red Crescent said Monday. "Following the Zionist-American terrorist attacks carried out in various  regions of our country, 131 cities have been affected to date and,  regrettably, 555 of our compatriots have been killed," the humanitarian group  said in a post on Telegram.
PM directs launch of dedicated city bus service for women
PM directs launch of dedicated city bus service for women
Bangladesh voices concern over its nationals safety in Iran 
Bangladesh voices concern over its nationals safety in Iran 
OIC to campaign for Bangladesh's UNGA bid: FM
OIC to campaign for Bangladesh's UNGA bid: FM
Govt waives Tk 10,000 loans for 12 lakh farmers at PM’s directive
Govt waives Tk 10,000 loans for 12 lakh farmers at PM’s directive
BB chief directs ‘Fast Track’ recovery of laundered money 
BB chief directs ‘Fast Track’ recovery of laundered money 
DHAKA, Mar 2, 2026 (BSS) - Newly appointed Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman today held a meeting with a consultant from the Stolen Asset Recovery Task Force to accelerate the return of laundered funds.  The primary objective of the meeting was to enhance the recovery process and ensure that efforts to retrieve stolen assets from abroad are more fruitful, said a press release. During the meeting, the governor issued specific instructions to take necessary steps with speed to bring back laundered money.  To ensure the retrieval process is prioritized, the governor directed that the recovery activities be placed on a ‘Fast Track’ status.  This mandate for ‘Fast Track’ implementation is intended to expedite the return of national wealth through a more accelerated and focused approach, he added. The meeting between the head of the central bank and the Stolen Asset Recovery Task Force Consultant centered on making recovery efforts more effective.  This collaboration aims to refine the retrieval activities to ensure they are productive and achieve the goal of returning laundered assets to the country.  The governor emphasized that the process must be handled with the required urgency to yield successful results.  
Merchandise exports during July-Feb FY26 reached $31.91b
Merchandise exports during July-Feb FY26 reached $31.91b
Commerce Minister seeks more investment from UK
Commerce Minister seeks more investment from UK
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Bahrain King conveys condolences to Bangladesh PM
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Canal excavation to strengthen agricultural prospects: MP Helal
Ekushey Padak-winning poet Jahanara Arzu passes away
Festival allowance bills for MPO teachers must be submitted by March 4
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Festival allowance bills for MPO teachers must be submitted by March 4
Festival allowance bills for MPO teachers must be submitted by March 4
VC opens lift at RU academic building
VC opens lift at RU academic building
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Audit reports of 973 edn insts published, Tk 90 cr recovery recommended
Ramadan cultural fest, iftar mahfil held at BRUR 
Ramadan cultural fest, iftar mahfil held at BRUR 
Canal excavation to strengthen agricultural prospects: MP Helal
Canal excavation to strengthen agricultural prospects: MP Helal
KHULNA, Mar 2, 2026 (BSS) - Lawmaker of Khulna-4 constituency Azizul Bari Helal today said that canal excavation initiatives could significantly enhance the country's agricultural potential. Speaking at the inauguration of the Kamargati canal excavation at Barakpur Union under Dighalia upazila, Helal recalled that BNP founder Shaheed President Ziaur Rahmanhad achieved food self-sufficiency by promoting agricultural development through canal excavation programs. He said the ongoing re-excavation of canals in the area would improve irrigation facilities, ensure better water management and further strengthen agricultural production. Later, the lawmaker inaugurated a protective embankment project on the Atrai River under the Disaster Risk Management Extension Project. Among others present at the event were Dighalia Upazila Nirbahi Officer Mohammad Harunur Rashid, Executive Engineer of the Water Development Board Ujjal Kumar Sen, Dighalia Upazila BNP President Saifur Rahman Mintu, General Secretary Abdur Rakib Mallik and local BNP leaders.  
Manju asks ward officers to display visiting hours to facilitate communication for city dwellers
Manju asks ward officers to display visiting hours to facilitate communication for city dwellers
Three fertilizer traders fined for overpricing in Puthia
Three fertilizer traders fined for overpricing in Puthia
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Manhas Castle Int’l Chess begins
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Ctg Abahani notch in BCL
Khelaghar, Wari Club split point in BCL
Khelaghar, Wari Club split point in BCL
Govt plans to bring special needs players under salary structure: Aminul 
Govt plans to bring special needs players under salary structure: Aminul 
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Meta sues Brazil, China advertisers over celebrity deepfake scams
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From AI to Starlink: how drone tech is reshaping war in Ukraine
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World leaders to declare shared stance on AI at India summit
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Google turns to century-long debt to build AI
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Latam-GPT: a Latin American AI to combat US-centric bias
Launch to ISS pushed to Thursday over weather: NASA
Launch to ISS pushed to Thursday over weather: NASA

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FactWatch debunks claim of anti-discrimination student leader's arrest
FactWatch debunks claim of anti-discrimination student leader's arrest
AI-generated images falsely used to claim real-life extortion incidents:  BanglaFact
AI-generated images falsely used to claim real-life extortion incidents:  BanglaFact
Nepali video falsely circulated against BNP: BanglaFact
Nepali video falsely circulated against BNP: BanglaFact
Rumor Scanner identifies Indian video falsified as Bangladesh extortion incident
Rumor Scanner identifies Indian video falsified as Bangladesh extortion incident
Miriam Margolyes tackles aging in Oscar-nominated short
Miriam Margolyes tackles aging in Oscar-nominated short
Mali's Afro-Latin music 'maestro' Boncana Maiga has died
Mali's Afro-Latin music 'maestro' Boncana Maiga has died
‘No nat'l award for films show smoking is misleading: BFCB
‘No nat'l award for films show smoking is misleading: BFCB
Shariatpur's Ghatakhan Mosque is monument of Muslim architecture
Shariatpur's Ghatakhan Mosque is monument of Muslim architecture
Vacant posts in health sector to be filled quickly: minister
Vacant posts in health sector to be filled quickly: minister
Social awareness key to resolving health sector problems: Dr Muhit 
Govt take up plans to free city dwellers from mosquito menace: Health Minister
14 fresh dengue cases detected overnight
DAE Khulna eyes 9,845 tonnes drumstick output in FY26
DAE Khulna eyes 9,845 tonnes drumstick output in FY26
Sunflower cultivation expanded sharply in Tangail’s char areas
Production and trade of date palm turned into a thriving business in Rajshahi
Holistic approach indispensable for climate change adaptation in Barind
Holistic approach indispensable for climate change adaptation in Barind
Cyclone Gezani leaves 'monstrous' damage in Madagascar
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