Nobin Fashion has announced the reopening of its showrooms with attractive offers ahead of Eid. The company made the announcement on its official Facebook page on Wednesday, stating that the decision to resume operations was made possible through the intervention of NCP leader and Member of Parliament Hasanat Abdullah.

According to the announcement, all branches except the Moghbazar outlet will remain open and host a 15-day Eid festival featuring various special offers and events for customers. The company’s managing director will join a Facebook Live session from China to share details of the promotional campaign.

Earlier, on Tuesday night, Managing Director Enamul Hasan posted a status from Shahjalal International Airport on his personal Facebook account, signaling preparations for the reopening.

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has stated that negligence by two on-duty gatekeepers caused the bus-train collision in Cumilla’s Paduar Bazar area. RAB-11 Deputy Commander Lt. Commander Md. Naim Ul Haque disclosed at a press briefing in Dhaka’s Karwan Bazar that neither gatekeeper was present at the railway crossing during the accident, and both fled afterward. One of them, Md. Helal, aged 41, was arrested on Tuesday evening in the Shankuchail area under Burichang Police Station.

The collision occurred at 3:10 a.m. on March 22 when a passenger bus named “Mamun Special,” traveling from Jashore to Lakshmipur, was struck by a train while crossing the tracks beneath the Paduar Bazar World Road flyover in Cumilla Sadar South. The crash killed 12 people and injured 25 others. Following the incident, a relative of one of the deceased passengers filed a case at Laksam Railway Police Station, naming the two gatekeepers as accused.

RAB’s statement links the absence of the gatekeepers directly to the tragedy, and legal proceedings are now underway against the accused.

Police in Nikli upazila of Kishoreganj recovered the hanging body of a young man on Wednesday morning. The deceased was identified as Linkon Bormon, 20, son of Sukhen Bormon from Bormonpara village under Nikli Sadar Union. Locals discovered the body hanging from a scarf tied to a beam on the veranda of a room at the Nikli cremation ground around 10 a.m. and informed the police. Officers arrived at the scene and recovered the body.

Nikli Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md Rafiqul Islam stated that an inquest report was prepared and the body was sent to the district hospital for autopsy. He added that the victim’s father, Sukhen Bormon, filed an unnatural death case with the police station. No further details about the cause of death or possible circumstances were provided in the report.

A young man died after falling from a train in the Magurchhara area of Kamalganj upazila, Moulvibazar, on Wednesday morning, March 25, 2026. His body was recovered near bridge number 168 adjacent to Bhanugach Railway Station. Locals discovered the body under a railway bridge along the Srimangal–Bhanugach route and informed Kamalganj police, who then notified the Srimangal Railway Police.

Kamalganj Police Officer-in-Charge Abdul Awal said he visited the scene and handed the case over to the railway police. Officers recovered a shoe and some loose money from the site. The deceased, identified as Jubayer Ahmed, 20, of Saroibari village in Kamalganj Sadar Union, had a severe injury on the right side of his face. Preliminary findings suggest he fell from a moving train.

The exact cause of the incident remains unknown, and law enforcement authorities have launched an investigation to determine how the accident occurred.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Jahir Uddin Swapan has stated that Bangladesh is not facing any fuel crisis and that the government has no plan to increase fuel prices. He made the remarks on Wednesday morning during a press conference marking the government’s first month in office. The minister urged citizens not to panic or purchase extra fuel unnecessarily.

Swapan acknowledged that Bangladesh, like other countries, is facing challenges due to the conflict in the Middle East. However, he emphasized that the domestic fuel supply remains stable. His comments came amid public speculation about possible price adjustments following global tensions.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman chaired a special meeting at the Secretariat to discuss measures for managing the country’s fuel situation, according to information released by the Prime Minister’s Office.

A passenger bus lost control and fell into the Padma River at the Daulatdia ferry terminal in Rajbari’s Goalanda upazila on Wednesday around 5:30 p.m. The bus, belonging to Souhardya Paribahan, was attempting to board pontoon number 3 when it slipped into the river. Seven injured passengers were taken to Goalanda Upazila Health Complex, while 45 others remain missing. Local sources said the bus had departed from Kumarkhali in Kushtia earlier in the afternoon with 56 passengers, most of whom were returning to their workplaces after the Eid holidays.

A local resident named Rajib claimed that four bodies had been recovered so far. Rescue operations began after the salvage vessel Hamza reached the site, but neither the submerged bus nor additional passengers had been found at the time of reporting. Officials from BIWTC, Goalanda Ghat Police Station, and the Fire Service and Civil Defence could not be reached for comment due to ongoing rescue efforts.

Authorities continued search and recovery operations late into the evening, with uncertainty remaining over the fate of the missing passengers.

Shakira’s concert scheduled for April 1 in Doha has been postponed due to instability across the Middle East linked to the ongoing Iran war context. The announcement was made through a social media post by the tourism website 'Visit Qatar'.

In addition, the Afflinitez Music Festival in Abu Dhabi, where Shakira and the Jonas Brothers were expected to perform, has also been postponed until November this year, according to the ticketing platform 'Platinum List'. The decisions reflect growing uncertainty surrounding large public events in the region.

Both postponements highlight the impact of regional tensions on entertainment and tourism activities, though no new dates beyond November have been confirmed.

A passenger bus of Souhardo Paribahan lost control and fell into the Padma River at Daulatdia ferry terminal in Rajbari’s Goaland upazila on Wednesday, March 25, around 5:30 p.m. The incident occurred near pontoon number 3, and several passengers are feared dead or missing. Some passengers managed to swim ashore, while many others reportedly sank into the river. Local residents gathered at the site as rescue operations began.

Fire Service and police personnel arrived at the scene shortly after the accident. According to Rajbari Fire Service’s Deputy Assistant Director Dewan Sohel Rana, the bus lost control while attempting to board the ferry and plunged into the river. Diving teams from Paturia and Aricha terminals were on their way to join the rescue efforts.

Authorities have not yet confirmed the number of casualties or the total number of passengers on board. Rescue operations were ongoing at the time of reporting.

During the seven-day Eid-ul-Fitr holidays from March 17 to 23, Bangladesh witnessed a sharp rise in road accidents, with conflicting death tolls reported by government and private sources. The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) recorded 92 accidents causing 100 deaths and 217 injuries, while the non-governmental Road Safety Foundation reported 268 accidents resulting in at least 204 deaths and over 600 injuries. The discrepancy has raised concerns about the accuracy and completeness of official data.

Reports indicate that several serious incidents, including a fatal bus crash at Comilla’s Paduar Bazar rail crossing that killed 12 people, were missing from the government’s list. Hospitals across the country, including Dhaka’s National Orthopedic Hospital, saw a surge in patients injured in traffic accidents, many involving motorcycles, battery-powered rickshaws, and easybikes.

Road Safety Foundation’s executive director warned that the final death toll could rise further, while the Passengers Welfare Association noted that accidents often increase when people return to work after Eid due to reduced monitoring and law enforcement on roads.

Diesel prices in Vietnam have more than doubled following the outbreak of war in the Middle East, according to data released Wednesday by the country’s Ministry of Trade. The ministry reported that since two days before the United States and Israel began attacks in Iran on February 26, diesel prices have risen by about 105 percent. The price increased from 19,270 dong per liter last month to 39,660 dong, or roughly 1.50 dollars. During the same period, 95-octane gasoline prices climbed nearly 68 percent, from 20,150 dong to 33,840 dong per liter.

The conflict has driven up global oil prices, raising fuel costs and sparking fears of a worldwide energy shortage. In response, Vietnam has sought energy assistance from countries including Qatar, Kuwait, Algeria, and Japan. On Monday, it signed an oil and gas production agreement with Russia. The Finance Ministry also proposed halving environmental protection taxes on petrol and diesel to ease domestic pressure.

Local residents have reported difficulties coping with the price surge, with some reducing vehicle use due to unaffordable fuel costs.

Dubai’s property market has suffered a sharp downturn following the spread of conflict across the Middle East after US and Israeli attacks on Iran. The city’s long-standing image as a safe investment haven has been damaged, leading to a rapid decline in real estate transactions and falling property values. Some housing agents have already signaled price cuts, while shares of major developers have dropped significantly, with Emaar Properties losing more than 26 percent since the war began.

A Goldman Sachs analysis reported that property transactions in the UAE fell 37 percent in the first 12 days of March compared with the same period last year, and nearly 49 percent compared with February. Some properties are being sold at discounts of 12 to 15 percent. The downturn follows five years of steady price growth, raising concerns of a broader market slowdown.

Citibank analysts warned that the ongoing conflict poses a major risk to Dubai’s future population growth and investor confidence, potentially deepening pressure on the housing market.

Larry Fink, chairman and chief executive of BlackRock, has warned that the global economy could face a severe recession if international oil prices rise to 150 dollars per barrel. In an interview with the BBC, he said the final outcome of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East remains uncertain but could lead to two extreme scenarios.

According to Fink, if the conflict is resolved quickly and Iran regains acceptance within the international community, oil prices could fall below pre-war levels. However, if the conflict drags on, prices may remain above 100 dollars for an extended period and could approach 150 dollars, which would have a serious impact on the global economy.

BlackRock, founded in 1988, manages about 14 trillion dollars in assets and is considered one of the world’s largest investors. Fink, one of its co-founders, is known for his insights into global economic trends.

Justice Md. Golam Mortuza Mojumdar, Chairman of the International Crimes Tribunal-1, reported that his personal Facebook and WhatsApp accounts were hacked. The incident was recorded in a general diary filed on Tuesday, March 24, at Shahbagh Police Station in Dhaka. According to the diary, the accounts were compromised on March 18 by unknown individuals.

The report noted concerns that the hackers might use the compromised accounts for various malicious activities. Following the incident, a letter was also sent to the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) requesting necessary action.

Authorities are expected to investigate the hacking incident and take steps to prevent potential misuse of the judge’s social media and communication accounts.

Bangladesh’s total foreign debt rose to 113.51 billion dollars by the end of December 2025, marking the highest level on record. According to the latest Bangladesh Bank report released on Tuesday, the debt increased by 1.30 billion dollars in the last quarter of the year. At the end of September, the figure stood at 112.21 billion dollars. When the Awami League government left office, the debt was 103.41 billion dollars, meaning it grew by 10 billion dollars during the 18 months of the interim government.

The report shows that both public and private sector debts increased between October and December. Government debt rose from 92.55 billion to 93.46 billion dollars, while private sector debt climbed from 19.65 billion to 20.05 billion dollars. Economists noted that foreign borrowing had been rising for years, driven by large infrastructure projects such as metro rail, power plants, and expressways. The interim government also borrowed externally to cover salary payments during its first year.

Former World Bank economist Zahid Hossain said most of the debt is government-held and warned that misuse of borrowed funds could undermine repayment capacity, even though the debt-to-GDP ratio remains manageable.

Law enforcement agencies conducted a late-night raid on Monday at the Baridhara DOHS residence of retired Lieutenant General Masud Uddin Chowdhury, detaining him and uncovering allegations of an illegal garment office operating inside the building. The incident has drawn public attention and renewed scrutiny of long-standing complaints about commercial activities in the residential area.

According to local residents and on-site observations, the six-and-a-half-story building housed Masud Uddin’s family on the upper floors, while the second and third floors were used for garment business operations. Residents said that despite repeated concerns over environmental and security issues, no action had been taken due to the former general’s influence. Commercial operations in Baridhara DOHS are legally prohibited, but locals had been reluctant to speak out.

The arrest and subsequent revelations have sparked widespread discussion on social media, where users recalled Masud’s controversial past and demanded an investigation into the misuse of residential property for business purposes.