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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman observes a child being vaccinated during the Measles-Rubella

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman observes a child being vaccinated during the Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign 2026 at Bagbari in Gabtali, Bogura, on Monday. — PID

PM visits ancestral home in Bogura amid waves of emotion

BOGURA, Apr 20 (UNB): Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday visited his ancestral home "Zia Bari" in Bagbari of Gabtali upazila in Bogura after nearly two decades, drawing waves of emotion and excitement among locals who had long awaited his return.He arrived at the house around 4:00pm,...

Inflation would not rise much for fuel-price hike

Inflation "will not rise significantly" on the increase in fuel prices, as the raise is modest compared to global situation, says the commerce minister facing question in parliament. Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir presents explanation in support of his claim, stating that "it is important to understand why inflation will not...

Islami Bank leads dollar sales to BB

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has become the largest contributor to the central bank's ongoing foreign-exchange (forex) market intervention, holding around one-fifth of the US dollars purchased by the regulator so far this fiscal.Bangladesh Bank (BB), as part of its forex market intervention strategy under the free-floating exchange rate regime, bought...

SSC, equivalent exams begin today-

This year's Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations begin across Bangladesh today (Tuesday), with a total of 1,857,344 students set to sit for the tests. All necessary preparations have been completed to ensure the examinations are held in a transparent, fair and orderly manner nationwide, reports UNB. Prime Minister's...

BNP alliance names 36 picks for women's reserved seats

The BNP-led ruling alliance has announced the final list of 36 nominees for the women's reserved seats in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad, effectively ensuring their election unopposed, report agencies.Prime Minister's Adviser and BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi announced the names at a press conference at the party's...

Dhaka urges Tehran for 'Joyjatra' ship's Hormuz passage

Bangladesh has sought Iran's assistance to ensure safe passage of its flagged vessel "Banglar Joyjatra" through the Strait of Hormuz after the ship failed on multiple attempts to cross the strategically vital waterway, reports bdnews24.com.The request was made by Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman during a meeting with Iranian Deputy Foreign...

Oil prices rise 5pc on fears of US-Iran truce collapse

NEW YORK, April 20: Oil prices jumped more than 5% in Monday trading on fears that a fragile ceasefire between the United States and could break down after the U.S. seized an Iranian cargo ship and traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained largely halted.Brent crude futures advanced $4.61, or...

Motorists continue to suffer despite 'increased fuel supply'

FE REPORTLong queues for fuel continued across the capital, Dhaka, on Monday, despite the government's move to supply additional diesel, petrol and octane to ease public suffering.A visit by The Financial Express to filling stations in Motijheel, Rajarbagh, Gabtoli, Asad Gate, Malibagh and Moghbazar found vehicles -- including cars, motorbikes,...

Three more children die of measles-like symptoms in 24 hours

Three more children died of measles and measles-like symptoms across the country in the past 24 hours until 8:0 am on Monday.One of them died of measles and two others died with measles-like symptoms, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).The figures were revealed in the latest bulletin...