Dedicated hospitals lack paediatric consultants, PICU experts

Measles infections and deaths are rising sharply across the country, with experts attributing the surge to limited healthcare facilities and low immunity among children under five, insiders said.The number of affected children has increased significantly, with over a thousand new...

European firms flag concern, seek predictable tax regime

European businesses operating in Bangladesh have voiced concern over trade preferences extended to certain partner countries, saying such measures risk creating an uneven playing field.The issue was raised at a pre-budget discussion held on Sunday at Agargaon in the capital.The...

Increase edible oil prices by Tk 9-13 per litre

Local refiners have proposed a significant increase in edible-oil prices by Tk 9-13 per litre, sources say.The Bangladesh Vegetable Oil Refiners' and Vanaspati Manufacturers' Association (BVORVMA) has submitted a proposal to the commerce ministry in this regard.It proposed making the...

LPG market faces renewed 'mess' over pricing irregularities

The private sector-dominated liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market is set for renewed disruption just months after January's price chaos, as most distributors and retailers are allegedly defying government-fixed rates for windfall profits.Industry insiders say many dealers are not selling LPG...

PM Tarique seeks co-op of all religions

Prime Minister (PM) Tarique Rahman on Sunday sought cooperation from people of all religions to build a happy, prosperous and better Bangladesh, reports UNB."Let us all work together, regardless of religion or background, from our respective positions to build a...

Real-time invoice submission system for imports to go live tomorrow

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) and the Bangladesh Bank (BB) are set to launch a real-time digital system tomorrow (Tuesday) for submitting commercial invoices in import transactions, aiming to enhance transparency and efficiency in trade processes.Under the joint initiative,...

Private credit growth stuck despite political transition

Private-sector credit growth remains subdued despite a peaceful transition of political power, reflecting persistent economic headwinds and weak business confidence. Entrepreneurs continue to hold back on expansion plans amid high borrowing costs, energy shortages and lingering uncertainties.The sluggish credit flow,...

Some enemy aircraft destroyed: Iran

Several aircraft were destroyed during the US mission to find a stranded airman in Iran, the Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday according to Tasnim News Agency, reports Reuters."During a joint operation (Aerospace, Ground Force, Popular Units, Basij and Police command),...

Shops’ closing time extended by an hour to 7pm

The government on Sunday extended the closing time for markets and shopping malls by one hour to 7:00 PM following requests from the traders.Earlier on Thursday, the cabinet meeting decided, among others, that shops and markets must shut by 6:0pm...

JS passes bill setting age limit at 32

The National Parliament on Sunday passed a bill setting the maximum age limit for direct recruitment in government jobs at 32 years.The bill, titled "The Maximum Age Limit for Direct Recruitment in Government, Autonomous, Statutory Public Authorities and Public Non-Financial...

Bangladesh may see commodity price rises for Mideast crisis

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury forewarns that prices of essential commodities may rise in Bangladesh due to ongoing global supply-chain disruptions triggered by the Mideast mayhem."Due to the supply-chain crisis, not only fuels but other commodities will...

City petrol pumps continue witnessing long queues

Most of the petrol pumps across the capital city witnessed long queues on Sunday like previous days as motorists rushed to stock up on fuel.Despite having repeated government assurances that there is adequate oil in stock, the panic shows no...

Nationwide measles vaccination drive from May 3

A special nationwide measles vaccination programme will begin on May 3 amid the ongoing outbreak in Bangladesh, Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain said on Sunday.He also announced that an initial drive will be launched in two high-risk city corporations...

Inflation down to 8.71pc in March

Inflation in Bangladesh eases in March count as food prices give some respite although rising energy costs amid global crisis fire up nonfood price indices.Data released Sunday by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) showed headline inflation rate having fallen...

Pumping higher volume of reserve money into banks adds to inflation

A resurgence in funnelling reserve money into the market through cheap state credits to banks and dollar buy from them through regulatory intervention is stoking fears of higher inflationary regime ahead.Under a persistently tight monetary-policy regime espoused by the central...

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Aloha hosts 18th national abacus competition Aloha Bangladesh held its 18th National Abacus and Mental Arithmetic Competition on 3-4 April 2026 at International Convention City Bashundhara in Dhaka, drawing over 3,400 students from 600 schools. Participants were tasked with solving...

How big tech is rewriting modern warfare and what it means for Bangladesh

For decades, the arsenal of democracy was built in sprawling factories by giants like Lockheed Martin and Boeing. Tanks, jets, and aircraft carriers were the currency of military might. That era is ending.In the current conflict in the Middle East,...

Ukraine attacks oil pipeline in Russia

MOSCOW, Apr 05 (AFP): A Ukrainian drone attacked an oil pipeline near the key Russian Baltic port of Primorsk early Sunday, with Russia acknowledging an oil spill but insisting there was no damage.Ukraine confirmed it staged the latest strike on...

Israeli fire kills 4 Palestinians in Gaza

CAIRO, Apr 05 (Reuters): An Israeli airstrike killed four Palestinians in the northern Gaza Strip on Sunday, local health authorities said, in the latest violence to overshadow a fragile ceasefire amid a new push by mediators to bolster the agreement.Medics...

Artemis astronauts preparing for historic lunar flyby

HOUSTON, Apr 05 (AFP): The Artemis astronauts were gearing up Saturday for their long-anticipated lunar flyby, including reviewing the surface features they must analyze and photograph during their time circling the Moon."Morale is high on board," commander Reid Wiseman told...

Oman, Iran hold talks

MUSCAT, Apr 05 (AFP): Oman and Iran held talks on easing passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the Omani state news agency reported Sunday, with the key shipping chokepoint effectively closed due to war in the Middle East."Oman and the...

Messi marks new stadium with goal

MIAMI, Apr 05 (AP): Lionel Messi scored on the long-awaited opening night in his new home stadium. And Luis Suarez found a way to tie things up late in the second half.It was good enough to salvage a point for...

Pant guides LSG to win in nervy IPL chase

HYDERABAD, India, Apr 05 (AFP): Mohammed Shami's figures of 2-9 and an unbeaten 68 by skipper Rishabh Pant led Lucknow Super Giants to a tense five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL on Sunday.Pace bowler Shami's inspirational opening spell...

Wave of resignations at BCB after 9-hour meeting

After a marathon nine-hour meeting on Saturday, the notices began pouring in by the hour. Within a few hours, four of the board's directors had resigned. However, the outgoing officials would only say that their decisions were due to personal...

Mehidy, Litton to remain Tigers' ODI, T20I captains until next World Cups

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has extended the captaincy tenure of Mehidy Hasan Miraz until the 2027 ODI World Cup and Litton Das until the 2028 T20 World Cup, according to ESPNcricinfo.Litton's term as Bangladesh's T20I captain was initially until...

Independent probe committee recommends 'free and fair elections'

Retired Supreme Court judge AKM Asaduzzaman, chairman of the five-member independent probe committee formed by National Sports Council (NSC) to investigate allegations of widespread irregularities in the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) 2025 election, said on Sunday that they have recommended...

Two children die after falling in Chattogram water-filled pit

CHATTOGRAM, Apr 05 (UNB): Two children died after falling into a water-filled pit created due to soil excavation for a brick kiln in Harualchhari of Fatikchhari upazila in Chattogram district on Sunday.The deceased were identified as Saki, 8, daughter of...

Gas rationing halts production at state-run fertiliser plant in Sylhet

SYLHET Apr 05: Production at the major state-run fertiliser factory in Sylhet has been suspended for a month under a govt. gas rationing plan amid apprehension of worst shortage due to the Mideast war.The Shahjalal Fertiliser Company Limited, managed by...

Long queues now a commonplace in Magura refuelling stations

Long queues before the petrol pumps driven by panic buying has turned into a common phenomenon in Magura town suggesting a further aggravation of the fuel crisis in recent time. Meanwhile, Against the backdrop of the fuel crisis prevailing across...

Standard Islami Bank inaugurates Financial Inclusion Campaign

Standard Islami Bank PLC has launched month-long 'Financial Inclusion and Customer Engagement Campaign' to encourage financial inclusion of unbanked & marginalised people and strengthen relationships with customers. Md. Siddiqur Rahman, Managing Director (acting) of the bank, formally inaugurated the campaign...