Bangladesh news today

Here are some of the top news stories from Bangladesh today:

Politics

• The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has announced that it will hold a rally in Dhaka's Suhrawardy Udyan on March 26 to mark the country's Independence Day. (The Daily Star)
• The government has decided to increase the minimum wage of workers in the garment sector by 50% to Tk 8,000 per month. (Bangla Tribune)

Economy

• The Bangladesh Bank has imposed a fine of Tk 1.5 crore on a private bank for violating foreign exchange regulations. (The Financial Express)
• The government has set a target of exporting $50 billion worth of goods in the current fiscal year. (The Daily Sun)

Crime

• A court in Dhaka has sentenced a man to death for murdering his wife in 2018. (The New Nation)
• Police have arrested a gang of robbers who were involved in a series of bank robberies in the country. (The Daily Star)

International

• Bangladesh and India have agreed to increase the volume of trade between the two countries to $10 billion. (The Hindu)
• The United States has praised Bangladesh's progress in combating terrorism and extremism. (The Daily Star)

Sports

• The Bangladesh cricket team has won the three-match ODI series against the West Indies 2-1. (The Daily Star)
• The Bangladesh Football Federation has announced that it will host the SAFF Championship in 2023. (The Daily Sun)

Other News

• A cyclone warning has been issued for several coastal districts of Bangladesh as a low-pressure system is expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to the region. (The Daily Star)
• The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast that the country will experience a hot summer this year due to a weak monsoon. (The Daily Sun)

Please note that these are just some of the top news stories from Bangladesh today and may not be exhaustive.