Further probe report in Hadi murder case on April 19

A Dhaka court has set April 19 for the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to submit a report on its further investigation into the sensational murder of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi.Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Jashita Islam passed the...

Agriculture minister stresses discipline by setting an example

Fisheries, Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid on Thursday drew attention at the Bangladesh Secretariat by demonstrating a simple yet symbolic act of discipline, sending a strong message about following rules, reports BSS. "Upon arriving at the ministry,...

‘445 earthquake shelters identified in Dhaka’

A total of 445 shelters have been identified in the two city corporations of Dhaka to address potential earthquake emergencies, Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu said on Thursday. A total of 445 shelters have been designated in...

Two assistant AGs step down amid performance review

Two assistant attorneys general (AGs) have resigned in the middle of their performance evaluation process, reports bdnews24.com.Advocates Ahmad Musanna Chowdhury and Md Muzahedul Islam tendered their resignations to the President on Thursday, said Md Nasir Uddin, administrative officer of the...

Four special assistants to PM appointed

Four special assistants to the Prime Minister have been appointed, report agencies.Tanvir Gani will serve as Special Assistant on Investment and Capital Markets, and Bijon Kanti Sarker has been appointed Special Assistant on Hindu, Buddhist, Christian, and Ethnic Affairs.A notification...

Jamaat-led opposition announces street demos for Saturday

A Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party coalition announces staging street protests tomorrow (Saturday) in the capital to press for implementation of the July Charter, having failed to get their demand through parliament.Assistant Secretary-General of Jamaat Hamidur Rahman Azad, after a meeting of the...

PM expresses firm solidarity with UAE, Oman amid conflict

Prime Minister (PM) Tarique Rahman has expressed Bangladesh's firm solidarity with the leadership and people of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman amid the ongoing conflict, report agencies.He conveyed this message in a letter addressed to UAE President Sheikh...

Weather _2026-04-03

Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Friday), according to the Met Office. Weather may...

Architect Novembre delivers lecture at BRACU

BRAC University hosted a lecture by Italian architect and designer Fabio Novembre -- renowned for projects such as the Lamborghini Museum and the AC Milan headquarters -- on its campus on Tuesday, according to a statement.Novembre founded Novembre Studio in...

298 killed in 373 road crashes during Eid trips

A total of 298 people were killed and over 2,000 injured in 373 road accidents across the country in 15 days, from March 14 to 28, during the Eid-ul-Fitr trips, reveals a report of a private organisation advocating for road...

Banking sector shows resilience as NOP, forex liquidity bounce back: BB report

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has reported a significant recovery in the Net Open Position (NOP) and a stabilization of market liquidity (Net FX Holding) within the country's banking sector, reports BSS.According to the central bank's latest data, the banking sector...

DCs instructed to ensure diesel supply to farmers

The government has instructed Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to ensure the availability of diesel for farmers across the country, reports BSS.Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Monir Hossain Chowdhury disclosed this at a press conference at...

Hindu community leaders meet PM

Leaders of the Hindu community paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister (PM) Tarique Rahman at his office at secretariat on Thursday, reports UNB."Leaders of Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad and Mohanagar Sarbojaneen Puja Committee met the PM and discussed various...

DSCC ramps up drives for clean, climate-resilient city: Administrator

The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has undertaken a series of initiatives to build a clean, climate-resilient and citizen-friendly city, its Administrator Bir Muktijoddha Md Abdus Salam said on Thursday, reports UNB.Presenting a summary of activities carried out from February...

Dhaka pays tributes to former Algerian president Zéroual

The Embassy of Algeria in Dhaka hosted a condolence book signing on Thursday, attended by ambassadors, high commissioners, foreign ministry officials, and members of civil society. They expressed deep sympathy and solidarity with Algeria, honouring the country's former president Liamine...

Fuel shortage hits pumps despite adequate stock

A worsening fuel shortage at petrol pumps in the capital has left motorists stranded in long queues, even as authorities insist that the country has adequate fuel stock and continue nationwide drives against illegal hoarding.Visits to several filling stations in...

Adani power agreement under review, minister tells JS

Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku said on Thursday that the power- purchase agreement signed in 2017 with Adani Power Limited was currently under review.He disclosed it during the question-and-answer session of the Jatiya Sangsad, in...

NBR selects 600 firms for automated VAT audit

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has selected 600 businesses for value-added tax (VAT) audits through a fully automated system, aiming to ensure greater transparency in the process.In a press release, the revenue authority said it has introduced an Automated...

Rail links with Sylhet restored after 17 hrs

HABIGANJ, Apr 2 (UNB): Rail communications between Sylhet and the rest of the country resumed on Thursday afternoon, after 17 hours of suspension following the derailment of an oil-laden train in Habiganj. Noapara Railway Station Master Md Monir Hossain said...

Lofty goal of leapfrogging Dhaka's nagging traffic jam goes unfulfilled

Fifteen years have elapsed since the launch of its works but Dhaka Elevated Expressway (DEE) still lies incomplete and eventually fails the mission of Bangladesh's maiden infrastructure megaproject under public-private partnership (PPP) meant to mitigate the crammed city's traffic congestion.Analysts...

Potato exports rise, but farmers struggle as prices plunge

Bangladesh's potato exports are rising, but farmers continue to face losses as domestic prices remain at historic lows.According to the Plant Quarantine Wing under the agriculture ministry, exports reached 45,400 tonnes during the July-March period of the current fiscal year...

Prayer Timings _2026-04-03

All shops to shut by 8pm

Against the backdrop of the global instability triggered by the ongoing war in the Middle East, the Bangladesh Shop Owners' Association (BSOA) has decided to close all shops, commercial outlets and shopping malls across the country by 8:00 pm to...

12kg LPG cylinder price leaps by Tk 387

The price of a 12kg cylinder of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has seen the highest hike in a month as the energy regulator has raised it by 28.85 per cent, or Tk 387, to Tk 1,728 for April from the...

Ensure priority fuel supply to safeguard connectivity, says AMTOB

The Association of Mobile Telecom Operators of Bangladesh (AMTOB) has urgently called on the government to ensure priority fuel supply and stable electricity for telecom infrastructure, warning that any prolonged shortage could disrupt nationwide connectivity and cripple the country's digital...

16 ordinances set to lapse, repeal of four recommended

A recommendation has been made to introduce bills for the repeal and preservation of four ordinances. These include the National Parliament Secretariat (Interim Special Provisions) Ordinance, the Supreme Court Judges Appointment Ordinance, the Supreme Court Secretariat Ordinance, 2025, and the...

Four more die of measles, 26 new cases

At least four more patients have died from measles in the past 24 hours, with 26 new cases confirmed across the country amid a worsening outbreak, according to health authorities.In a bulletin issued on Thursday, the Directorate General of Health...

Iran fires missiles at Israel, Gulf neighbours

DUBAI, UAE, Apr 2 (AP): Iran fired more missiles at Israel and Gulf Arab states Thursday, demonstrating Tehran's continued ability to attack even as U.S. President Donald Trump claimed the threat from the country was nearly eliminated and predicted the...

March posts 18.07pc negative growth

Merchandise-export earnings of Bangladesh have been on a climb-down for eight consecutive months with the single-month tally for last March having registered an 18.07-percent year-on-year negative growth.In March 2026, Bangladesh received US$3.48 billion in export earnings which was US$4.28 billion...

Extra Tk 45b sought to foot bloated LNG-import bills only for April

Ballooning energy cost overruns set budget amid the Gulf crisis as a hefty subsidy worth around Tk 45 billion or US$370 million is sought only to meet LNG-import bills for a single month of April.Officials say the state-run Petrobangla has...