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Israel strikes Iranian petrochemical plant
09:52 PM, 06 Apr 2026 MondayIsrael has launched a major airstrike targeting Iran’s key petrochemical infrastructure at the South Pars gas field in Asaluyeh, escalating tensions in the Middle East following recent warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump over attacks on regional energy assets.
Reserved women’s seats: BNP to get 36, Jamaat 13, independents 1
09:04 PM, 06 Apr 2026 MondayThe Election Commission (EC) has finalised the allocation of reserved women’s seats in the 13th National Parliament, awarding 36 seats to the BNP-led alliance, 13 to the Jamaat-e-Islami alliance, and one to independent candidates.
RPO, Voters' List Amendment bills passed in JS
08:42 PM, 06 Apr 2026 MondayParliament on Monday passed the Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill-2026 and the Voters' List Amendment Bill, aimed at strengthening electoral management and ensuring a more transparent voting process.
NU VC faces alleged attack amid auto-pass protests
07:53 PM, 06 Apr 2026 MondayThe authorities of the National University (NU) have alleged that Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr ASM Amanullah was attacked and harassed by protesting students demanding an auto-pass, though the claim has been denied by the demonstrators.
Govt seeks alternative fuel imports to ensure energy security: Finance Minister
07:15 PM, 06 Apr 2026 MondayFinance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday told Parliament that the government has taken initiatives to import fuel oil and LNG from alternative sources to ensure energy security in the context of the ongoing Middle East war.
Pakistan proposes ‘two-phased’ truce to end US-Israel war on Iran
06:52 PM, 06 Apr 2026 MondayPakistan has proposed a two-stage plan to end the US-Israel war on Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides now mulling the framework, a source has told the Reuters news agency.
Five projects worth Tk 483.43cr get ECNEC nod
06:16 PM, 06 Apr 2026 MondayThe Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Monday approved five development projects with an estimated total cost of Tk 483.43 crore.
Minister blames past govts in JS for no measles campaign for 5.5 years
06:14 PM, 06 Apr 2026 MondayHealth and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain on Monday blamed the previous governments for the recent surge in measles infections and vaccine shortages, saying no measles-rubella campaign had been conducted for the last five and a half years.
GST ‘B’ unit entry test results published
05:58 PM, 06 Apr 2026 MondayThe results of the ‘B’ unit (humanities) admission test under the GST cluster of 20 public universities for the 2025–26 academic session have been published on Monday.
Top 20 defaulters named in JS as bad loans hit Tk 5.45 lakh crore
05:51 PM, 06 Apr 2026 MondayDefaulted loans in Bangladesh’s banking sector stood at Tk 5.45 lakh crore at the end of 2025, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury told Parliament on Monday.
Court orders DNA cross-match of 3 Tonu murder suspects
05:39 PM, 06 Apr 2026 MondayA Cumilla court on Monday ordered the authorities concerned to conduct a cross-match of DNA profiles of three former army personnel with those earlier collected from the clothing of Sohagi Jahan Tonu, a Cumilla Govt Victoria College student who was killed in 2016.
Malls, fairs, galas, billboards to go dark by 7pm
05:27 PM, 06 Apr 2026 MondayTo conserve electricity and ensure efficient energy use, the government has directed that shops, shopping malls, fairs, cultural programs, and billboard lighting must close by 7:00 pm.
Per capita income hits $2,769
05:19 PM, 06 Apr 2026 MondayBangladesh's per capita income has reached $2,769 in the 2024-25 fiscal year, according to the latest official data published by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury confirmed in parliament on Monday.
Measles comeback rings alarm over Bangladesh’s shrinking immunisation coverage
04:31 PM, 06 Apr 2026 MondayAddressing the measles situation requires a multifaceted strategy in which governments, international organisations, and local communities work together by prioritising emergency vaccination campaigns focused on the most vulnerable groups, especially children who have not received even a single dose; strengthening public health campaigns to counter misinformation and build trust in vaccines and healthcare; ensuring long-term investments in healthcare infrastructure, particularly in rural and underserved areas, to guarantee equitable access to immunisation and essential services; and securing financial and logistical support from international partners to help Bangladesh effectively combat this preventable disease.
EU envoys meet PM
04:11 PM, 06 Apr 2026 MondayEuropean Union Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller and ambassadors of the European Union member nations paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday.
Govt forms panel to clean up dev projects, boost accountability
04:00 PM, 06 Apr 2026 MondayThe government has formed a high-level committee to review ongoing development projects, aiming to cut waste, improve accountability and ensure better use of public funds, Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said.
Iran says IRGC intel chief killed in US-Israel attack
03:51 PM, 06 Apr 2026 MondayIran said Monday that the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Intelligence Organisation was killed in a US-Israeli attack.
Iran rejects reopening Strait of Hormuz for ‘temporary ceasefire’
03:29 PM, 06 Apr 2026 MondayIran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a “temporary ceasefire,” a senior Iranian official told Reuters, adding that Tehran views Washington as unprepared for a permanent ceasefire.
Child dies with measles symptoms in Sylhet
02:46 PM, 06 Apr 2026 MondayA four-year-old child has died with suspected measles symptoms in Sylhet while undergoing treatment at a hospital on Monday.
Polls for JS reserved seats for women on May 12
02:46 PM, 06 Apr 2026 MondayVoting for the reserved seats for women in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad will be held on May 12, with the Election Commission (EC) set to announce the election schedule on April 8.