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Govt job entry age limit now 32, JS passes bill

06:51 PM, 05 Apr 2026 Sunday

The Jatiya Sangsad on Sunday passed a bill setting the maximum age limit at 32 years for direct recruitment to government jobs and various public sector bodies.

Audio glitch halts JS again, session adjourned for 40 minutes

06:34 PM, 05 Apr 2026 Sunday

The Jatiya Sangsad session was adjourned for 40 minutes on Sunday after a malfunction in the sound system disrupted proceedings.

Fuel crisis: Truck fare jumps by Tk 5,000-6,000

06:32 PM, 05 Apr 2026 Sunday

Businesses have to pay higher truck fares to transport goods as the fuel crisis caused by the Middle East conflict has affected the operations at Hili land port in Dinajpur.

Mahdi Amin, Saleh Shibli named PMO spokespersons

06:25 PM, 05 Apr 2026 Sunday

Prime Minister’s Adviser Mahdi Amin and Press Secretary Abu Abdullah M Saleh, also known as Saleh Shibli, have been appointed as spokespersons for the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

Aminul stands firm to continue as BCB president

05:17 PM, 05 Apr 2026 Sunday

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam is determined to stay on in his position despite the turmoil in the board as well as the update that the committee investigating allegations of malpractice and abuse of power in the board elections in October last year has submitted its report to the Bangladesh government.

3 buses catch fire at Cumilla terminal

04:38 PM, 05 Apr 2026 Sunday

Three buses parked at a terminal in Cumilla city caught fire on Sunday afternoon, April 5.

Fuel crisis halves speedboat operations on Bhola-Barishal route

04:06 PM, 05 Apr 2026 Sunday

Operators have been forced to close more than half of speedboats on the Bhola-Barishal route due to a patrol crisis, causing immense suffering to passengers.

Govt extends shopping hours to 7 pm

03:06 PM, 05 Apr 2026 Sunday

The government has decided to extend the operating hours of shops and shopping malls until 7:00 pm, responding to requests from business owners.

Atletico Madrid rejects Barcelona’s offer for Alvarez

02:59 PM, 05 Apr 2026 Sunday

Barcelona officials are aware that signing Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez during the upcoming summer transfer window will be no easy task.

US envoy discusses trade, energy, Rohingya issues with PM

02:48 PM, 05 Apr 2026 Sunday

The United States Ambassador in Dhaka, Brent T Christensen, discussed a range of bilateral issues of mutual interest with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday.

War fallout: Khosru warns of looming commodity price hike

02:48 PM, 05 Apr 2026 Sunday

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Sunday warned that prices of essential commodities are set to rise in Bangladesh in the coming days due to ongoing global supply chain disruptions triggered by the Middle East conflict.

No secret deal with US, Dhaka keeps energy options open: Khalilur

02:18 PM, 05 Apr 2026 Sunday

Amid growing speculation over Bangladesh’s energy diplomacy, Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has firmly dismissed claims of any undisclosed agreement with the United States, while confirming that Washington has assured support in strengthening the country’s energy security.

Protestant leaders meet PM, demand public holiday for Easter Sunday

01:55 PM, 05 Apr 2026 Sunday

Senior leaders of Bangladesh’s Protestant churches met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Easter Sunday to exchange greetings and formally request that Easter Sunday be declared a public holiday.

Baishakhi Shobhajatra: New Year procession gets a new name

01:17 PM, 05 Apr 2026 Sunday

The vibrant New Year procession that winds its way out of the Faculty of Fine Art at the University of Dhaka every Pahela Baishakh will now be known as “Baishakhi Shobhajatra”, replacing its long-familiar name.

Sujon killing: Chargesheet against Hasina, Kamal, Quader, 32 others

01:15 PM, 05 Apr 2026 Sunday

A chargesheet has been filed against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader and 32 others in connection with the killing of truck driver Sujon during the July 2024 protest movement in Dhaka.

Bangladesh not yet ready for LDC graduation, says Finance Minister

12:55 PM, 05 Apr 2026 Sunday

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has said that the country is not fully prepared to graduate from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category, citing economic pressures and structural challenges.

2 more children die with measles symptoms in Rajshahi

12:33 PM, 05 Apr 2026 Sunday

Two more children have died with measles symptoms at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, as the number of suspected cases continues to rise, hospital authorities said on Sunday.

No scope for sectarian division in Bangladesh, says Fakhrul

12:22 PM, 05 Apr 2026 Sunday

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday asserted that Bangladesh offers no opportunity for political forces to create division on the basis of religion.

Export dip, rank jump: Bangladeshi RMG overtakes China in US market

12:09 PM, 05 Apr 2026 Sunday

In a significant shift in global apparel trade, Bangladesh has overtaken China to become the second-largest exporter of garments to the United States, even as its own export earnings to the market declined at the start of the year.

16 BGB platoons deployed for Sherpur-3 by-election

11:56 AM, 05 Apr 2026 Sunday

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has deployed 16 platoons ahead of the Sherpur-3 (Sreebardi–Jhenaigati) constituency by-election scheduled for April 9 to help ensure a free, fair, and peaceful voting environment.