Oil tops $116 as Iran warns of US invasion

Oil prices surged to their highest level in nearly two weeks on Monday amid escalating tensions in the US-Israel war on Iran.Brent crude, the global benchmark, jumped more than 3 percent to exceed $116 a barrel, reaching its highest level since March 19, when it briefly touched $119.The rise followed Iran’s warning that it is prepared for a US ground invasion. The speaker of Iran’s parliament said Tehran was awaiting US troops to “set them on fire” and “punish” their regional allies.The warning came as the conflict intensified over the weekend. Iranian-backed Houthi forces launched missiles at Israel for the first time in the war, while Israel expanded its invasion of southern Lebanon.Asian stock markets fell sharply in morning trading, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 and South Korea’s KOSPI both down more than 4 percent as of 1:30 GMT.Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to US-Israeli attacks has disrupted roughly o...

Gold prices rise by Tk 2,157 per bhori Gold after seven straight cuts

Gold prices in Bangladesh have increased by Tk 2,157 per bhori after seven straight reductions, with the new rates taking effect from Saturday.The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) set the price of 22-carat gold at Tk 237,012 per bhori (11.664 grams), according to a statement issued in the morning.BAJUS said the adjustment was made in line with a rise in the price of pure gold (tejabi gold) in the local market considering the overall market situation.Under the revised rates, 21-carat gold...

Vietnam opens market for Bangladeshi potatoes

The government of Vietnam has officially opened its market for the import of potatoes from Bangladesh. The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of Vietnam on Friday granted approval for Bangladesh to export potat...

Hatirjheel Police OC withdrawn, probe committee formed

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has formed a committee to investigate an incident at a shop in the Moghbazar Vishal Center. Alongside, the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Hatirjheel Police Station has been closed.DMP’s Deputy Commissioner (Media and Public Relations) Muhammad Talebur Rahman confirmed the information in a press release on Wednesday.According to the release, on Mar 20, an unexpected situation arose at a showroom linked to the market committee over a promotional offer on panjabis. A committee has been formed to examine the involvement of any police personnel in the incident.In this context, the acting OC of Hatirjheel Police Station has been attached to DMP Headquarters, and an ASI has been attached to Rajarbagh Police Lines.Further action will be taken based on the recom...

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BGB archer Newaz Ahmed wins gold medal for Bangladesh

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) archer Lance Naik Newaz Ahmed Rakib has brought glory to the country by winning a gold medal on the international stage.Lance Naik Newaz Ahmed Rakib is currently serving in the Naikshongchhari Battalion (11 BGB), and his hometown is Haidhankhali village in Kishoreganj.Rakib achieved this success while representing Bangladesh in the ‘2026 Asia Cup World Ranking Tournament, Stage-1,’ according to a media statement.The Bangladesh team left for Thailand on March 20, 2026, and the competition began in Bangkok on March 21. A total of 42 players from 22 countries, including Bangladesh, participated in the tournament.In the final of the men’s team compound category held on the morning of March 27, 2026, Bangladesh defeated Vietnam by 232–225 points to win the gold medal.This remarkable achievement will inspire the country’s sports arena and pave the way for further success in the future, read the statement....

Restore trust, enforce discipline at Sammilito Islami Bank

The launch of Sammilito Islami Bank marks a critical turning point for Bangladesh’s troubled banking sector. After months of frozen accounts, uncertainty and public anxiety, the resumption of no...

Violence against children must end

We are deeply concerned about a media report that children are increasingly falling victim to rape, murder and various other forms of violence across the country. Acts of violence against children have become a common phenomenon in the country. It so...

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