March 18, 2026

Chicken Prices Climb Up to 20pc in Dhaka Ahead of Eid

Dhaka: Prices of chicken in Dhaka have spiked by 15-20 percent within a week ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, squeezing household budgets and prompting concerns over supply disruptions and possible market manipulation. A visit to major wholesale markets includin…

CNG Driver Killed in Collision with Van on Dhaka-Sylhet Highway

Brahmanbaria: A CNG-run auto-rickshaw driver lost his life in a collision with a covered van on the Dhaka-Sylhet highway at Malihata in Sadar upazila of Brahmanbaria district. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, claiming the life of 55-year-old…

Asian Shares Climb as Oil Prices Decline Despite Iran Strikes

Moscow: Asian stock markets advanced on Wednesday, led by gains in Japan and South Korea, as oil prices eased slightly despite a series of attacks by Iran on its Gulf neighbors. U.S. stock futures also rose 0.6% following moderate gains on Wall Street…

Nine Train Coaches Derail in Santahar, Over Fifty Injured

Santahar: Nine coaches of a train named Nil Sagar Express derailed in Santahar of Bogura, adjacent to Naogaon, and more than fifty passengers are reported injured in the accident today. The accident occurred around 2:00 pm when the Chilhati, Nilphamar…