State Minister for Youth and Sports Md. Aminul Haque said that the future Bangladesh would be a fully sports-friendly country, where all differences would be forgotten and everyone would be united through sports, reports BSS.He made the remark while speaking...
A CORRESPONDENT | 2026-04-07 00:00:00
SHARIATPUR, Mar 25: A mother of two children has died after getting trapped in a running irrigation pump, which police and locals said had been operating for long in an unsafe condition without any barriers around it.The victim has been...
RANGPUR, Apr 6 (UNB): A severe shortage of intensive care unit (ICU) beds at Rangpur Medical College Hospital (RMCH), the largest public healthcare facility in northern Bangladesh, is putting critically ill patients at grave risk amid limited access to life-saving...
OUR CORRESPONDENT | 2026-04-07 00:00:00
COX'S BAZAR, Apr 06: Stunning 101 tonnes of hilsa were caught in a single trawler's net in the Bay of Bengal at once and when the catches were brought to Shahparir Dwip jetty on Sunday afternoon, local traders bought them...
Marufa Afrin Mohona | 2026-04-07 00:00:00
Every year on April 7, the world marks World Health Day—a moment to reflect on progress in human wellbeing and confront the challenges that still lie ahead. In 2026, the theme “Together for Health, Stand with Science” delivers a timely message: health is...
Md Saidul Islam | 2026-04-07 00:00:00
Bangladesh has taken an important step toward strengthening its international financial architecture by introducing the Offshore Banking Act, 2024. The objective of this legislation is to facilitate cross-border financial transactions, support foreign investment, and create a globally competitive financial environment...
Amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war, exports have declined by 19.78 per cent in March 2026 compared to the previous year in Bangladesh. It seems that significant hurdles may be faced in the export sector in 2025-26, though it recorded more...
Bangladesh does not suffer from a shortage of laws. It suffers from a shortage of citizens who can actually use them. Every day, countless people are denied fair wages, land rights, consumer protections, or basic personal security. Yet, most of...
Syed Fattahul Alim | 2026-04-07 00:00:00
One wonders what the plethora of public and private research organizations do if they cannot develop a standard reference book/manual on some basic facts about the country. An article published in one of the major Bangla newspapers of the country...
Mir Mostafizur Rahaman | 2026-04-07 00:00:00
As Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman begins his visit to New Delhi, the symbolism is as significant as the substance. This is not just another round of bilateral talks between Bangladesh and India; it is a test of whether both countries...
The power load-shedding, a usual practice that power-sector people describe as 'load management', has returned as an impact of the ongoing war in the Middle East. As the crisis of fuel oils is intensifying with every passing day, the country's...
Abdullah A Dewan | 2026-04-07 00:00:00
The vocabulary we use to describe global affairs shapes how we understand them. For decades, geopolitics has served as the dominant lens—focusing on territory, alliances, and military power. Yet in today’s world, that term is no longer sufficient; it cannot...
ISMAIL HOSSAIN | 2026-04-06 12:00:00
A system at risk in a digital age As Bangladesh's financial sector accelerates towards digitisation, the risks that accompany this transformation are becoming harder to ignore. The expansion of mobile financial services, online banking, and interconnected payment systems has not...
Today, 6th April 2026 (Monday), is the 30th death anniversary of former minister, former police officer, writer, and founder president of Bangladesh Association of International Recruiting Agencies (BAIRA) Mohammad Abdul Haque. On this occasion, Quran Khwani has been arranged at...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-06 00:00:00
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Traffic Division carried out eviction drive from Science Lab to Shahbag area in the capital on Sunday to clear footpaths from illegal makeshift shops and structures.During the drive, several persons were detained and fines were...
Foreign Minister (FM) Dr Khalilur Rahman on Sunday said Bangladesh has no secret agreement with the United States, adding that whatever agreements exist have already been made public, reports BSS."There is no secret agreement with the United States; whatever agreements...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-06 00:00:00
The government has renamed the Bangla new year procession 'Boishakhi Shobhajatra' - aimed at promoting unity through inclusive celebration.The procession was renamed 'Ananda Shobhajatra' during the tenure of the immediate-past interim government. Before that, it was known as 'Mangal Shobhajatra'....
FE REPORT | 2026-04-06 00:00:00
The government has launched a process to identify and take action against individuals falsely listed as freedom fighters "on political considerations" during the previous "fascist" regime, parliament told Sunday.Liberation War Affairs Minister Ahmad Azam Khan, on a notice put up...
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen met Prime Minister (PM) Tarique Rahman at the Secretariat on Sunday, reports UNB.PM’s Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon said Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman and Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir were present.During...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-06 00:00:00
Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury on Sunday informed the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) that a total of 1,132,519 Bangladeshi workers, including 62,352 women, secured overseas employment in 2025.The minister disclosed the figures while responding to a written...
The national assembly has been forced into another unexpected pause as a microphone failure disrupted the session for the second time since the 13th Parliament began, reports bdnews24.com.On Sunday evening, proceedings were suspended for 40 minutes after Chief Whip Nurul...
A Dhaka court has granted bail to two suspects in the brutal "lynching" of Tofazzal Hossain at a Dhaka University (DU) hall following their surrender, reports bdnews24.com.Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Zakir Hossain passed the order for Abu Raihan and Redwanur...
Two individuals, who were injured in a devastating fire at a gas lighter manufacturing factory in Keraniganj area, have received financial assistance of Tk 15,000 each from the Dhaka district administration, reports BSS.The injured - Jisan and Asif Molla -...
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma has reiterated India's support for a democratic, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh, reports UNB.The High Commissioner was invited to a prize-distribution ceremony of a national-level Srimad Bhagavad Gita recitation competition organised by the Bangladesh...
Director General (DG) of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), Additional IGP Md. Ahsan Habib Palash, has expressed optimism that the elite force will continue to operate more vigorously in the future to uphold the rule of law, protect human rights,...
Ahead of the election in Sherpur-3 (Sreebardi-Jhenaigati) constituency scheduled for April 9, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has deployed its 16 platoons to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful voting process, reports UNB.Following directives from the Election Commission, BGB personnel will...
The BNP Standing Committee on Saturday night discussed holding the party's next national council and expanding its political and organisational activities, reports UNB."We discussed how we can quickly move the party towards a council in the near future in order...
MUNIMA SULTANA | 2026-04-06 00:00:00
Bangladesh and Japan will sit today (Monday) to advance negotiation further on operation and maintenance of the third terminal at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) as the Japanese consortium's proposal was found unrealistic by the Bangladesh side in the...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-06 00:00:00
The government has intensified its efforts to stabilise prices of essential commodities, combining policy reforms, tax measures and market monitoring to ease pressure on consumers. Maintaining steady supply and affordability remains a top priority amid ongoing economic challenges, Commerce Minister...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-06 00:00:00
Yields on government treasury bills showed a mixed movement on Sunday, reflecting cautious investment behaviour by banks amid subdued private- sector credit demand. With limited lending opportunities, banks are increasingly parking excess liquidity in short-term government securities.The shift underscores broader...
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