March 8, 2026

Iran Reports 104 Casualties in US Submarine Attack on Warship

Tehran: At least 104 Iranian personnel were killed and 32 wounded in a U.S. attack on an Iranian warship last week, Iran’s army said, according to Fars news agency.

According to United News of Bangladesh, the warship, IRIS Dena, was torpedoed and su…

BSRF Calls for Extended Eid Holiday for Media Workers

Dhaka: The Bangladesh Secretariat Reporters Forum (BSRF) has put forward a demand for a five-day holiday for newspapers and media personnel in light of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations. The request was made by BSRF President Masudul Hoque and Gen…

PMI Improves in February, Indicating Spike in Economic Confidence

Dhaka: Country’s overall economic activity gained momentum in February, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising to 55.7, indicating a faster pace of expansion compared with the previous month.

According to United News of Bangladesh, the Ban…