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A map showing the Strait of Hormuz is seen in this illustration taken on 23 March 2026. REUTERS

Iran tells UN: 'non-hostile' ships can transit Strait of Hormuz

The US-Israeli war against Iran has all but halted shipments of about ​one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas ​through the strait, causing oil supply disruption.

Highlights from “BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE | ARIRANG” concert. Photo: Collected

BTS livestream draws more viewers than Oscars, says Netflix

A drone view of a pump jack and drilling rig south of Midland, Texas, US, 11 June 2025. REUTERS/Eli Hartman//File Photo

Oil prices drop on prospect of Middle East ceasefire easing supply disruption

Photo: Collected

264 assistant secretaries promoted to senior assistant secretary

US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters/File

Trump's approval hits new 36% low as fuel prices surge amid Iran war, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr delivers his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), at the House of Representatives, in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, July 28, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Lisa Marie David/ File Photo

Philippines declares energy emergency amid Middle East war

Dr Zubaida Rahman speaks at the 'Fostering the Future Together: Global Coalition Summit' in Washington, DC on Tuesday, 24 March. Photo: TBS

Zubaida Rahman calls for stronger focus on education, technology and healthcare for children at US summit

Smoke rises after Israeli strikes following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, March 12, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Raghed Waked

Lebanon state media says Israeli strikes kill 9 in south

FILE PHOTO: An oil pump is seen at sunset outside Vaudoy-en-Brie, near Paris, France April 23, 2018/ REUTERS

Traders bet $500m on oil price just before Trump's post on delay to Iran attack

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday unveiled a commemorative postage stamp marking the Independence and National Day. Photo: PM Office/PID

PM unveils commemorative stamp marking Independence Day

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman chaired a meeting at the Bangladesh Secretariat here this morning. Photo : PMO

PM holds special meeting on fuel situation

Two ships of the Russian Navy, Rezkiy and Sovershenny, arrived at Chattogram Port yesterday (24 March) for a four-day goodwill visit. Photo: Collected

Russian naval ships begin 4-day goodwill visit in Ctg

Air pollution chokes Dhaka Heavy dust from development work in Dhaka's Dayaganj area pollutes the air. The World Health Organization’s report links 80,000 annual deaths to air pollution in Bangladesh. The report also notes air pollution can heighten risks of wheezing, coughing, lower respiratory tract infections, and depression. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Bangladesh 2nd most polluted globally; only 14% of cities meet WHO air quality guideline