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Oil prices slide as Trump announces two-week Iran ceasefire

08:51 AM, 08 Apr 2026 Wednesday

Oil prices have dived, bonds rallied, and stocks surged as a two-week ceasefire involving Iran spurred a relief rally, with investors cheering the possible resumption of oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

Khalilur reaches New Delhi to strengthen bilateral ties

08:31 AM, 08 Apr 2026 Wednesday

Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister, Khalilur Rahman, arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday evening on a goodwill visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Bangladesh and India.

Iran confirms talks with US to begin Friday in Islamabad

08:26 AM, 08 Apr 2026 Wednesday

Iran's Supreme National Security Council announced in the early hours of Wednesday that negotiations with US representatives will begin in Islamabad on Friday and will be concluded, lasting up to 15 days under Pakistan's mediation, confirming a limited pause in hostilities between the two sides.

US, Iran agree last-minute ceasefire deal before Trump deadline

08:14 AM, 08 Apr 2026 Wednesday

The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire Tuesday barely an hour before President Donald Trump's deadline to obliterate the rival country was set to expire, with Tehran to temporarily reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Kamal Uddin Shabuj made BSS MD, Chief Editor

10:01 PM, 07 Apr 2026 Tuesday

The government has appointed senior journalist Md Kamal Uddin Mozumder – better known as Kamal Uddin Shabuj – as new Managing Director and Chief Editor of the state-run news agency, Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS).

Kaizer Sohel Ahmed made Biman's new MD

09:20 PM, 07 Apr 2026 Tuesday

Kaizer Sohel Ahmed has been appointed as the new Managing Director (MD) of Biman Bangladesh Airlines.

JS passes 14 bills to convert ordinances into formal law

08:45 PM, 07 Apr 2026 Tuesday

Parliament on Tuesday, April 7, passed 14 bills, including the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the International Crimes (Tribunals) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in a bid to endorse the relevant ordinances promulgated during the tenure of the interim government and turn them into law.

Govt to launch dialysis services in 59 hospitals by 2027

07:44 PM, 07 Apr 2026 Tuesday

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain on Tuesday, April 7, said an initiative has been taken to expand dialysis services in government hospitals across the country, with a plan to introduce dialysis services in 59 hospitals by 2027.

181 die or missing in Mediterranean since Mar 28: UN

07:00 PM, 07 Apr 2026 Tuesday

More than 180 people are feared dead or missing in Mediterranean shipwrecks over the past 10 days, the United Nations said Tuesday, with nearly 1,000 deaths counted since the start of 2026.

Trump warns ‘whole civilisation’ could die in Iran if deadline ends

06:51 PM, 07 Apr 2026 Tuesday

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned that “a whole civilisation” could be destroyed, while urging Iran to agree to a deal ahead of his looming deadline.

War’s human toll: Bangladeshis in Gulf pushed to the edge

06:12 PM, 07 Apr 2026 Tuesday

The ongoing war involving Iran is sending shockwaves across the Gulf, leaving millions of Bangladeshi expatriates caught between shrinking jobs, rising living costs and growing fear.

47th BCS written results published

05:53 PM, 07 Apr 2026 Tuesday

The Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) on Tuesday published the results of the 47th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) written examination, with 3,631 candidates qualifying for the next stage of the recruitment process.

11 more die with measles symptoms in 24hrs

05:48 PM, 07 Apr 2026 Tuesday

Eleven more people died with measles symptoms in different parts of the country in the last 24 hours till 8:00 am on Tuesday, April 7, as the disease continued to spread. Laboratory tests confirmed that one out of the 10 individuals died of measles.

BERC hikes jet fuel price again

05:21 PM, 07 Apr 2026 Tuesday

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission has once again raised the price of jet fuel, used in aircraft, with the new rates set to take effect from midnight past Tuesday.

Sammilito Islamic Bank depositors to get funds in phases: BB

05:02 PM, 07 Apr 2026 Tuesday

Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Tuesday, April 7, said depositors of the five banks merged into Sammilito Islamic Bank will receive their funds in phases under a structured repayment plan.

NSC dissolves BCB board, names Tamim new convening committee chief

04:45 PM, 07 Apr 2026 Tuesday

In a dramatic shake-up of Bangladesh cricket, the National Sports Council (NSC) on Tuesday dissolved the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) board led by Aminul Islam Bulbul and installed a new convening committee headed by former national captain Tamim Iqbal.

Enforced disappearance ordinance unnecessary, says ICT Chief Prosecutor

04:40 PM, 07 Apr 2026 Tuesday

The Chief Prosecutor of Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal, Md Aminul Islam, on Tuesday said the ordinance on enforced disappearance issued by the former interim government was unnecessary, as existing law already provided jurisdiction to try such offences.

JS greenlights 8 bills to legalise Yunus-led ordinances

04:33 PM, 07 Apr 2026 Tuesday

Nine bills were passed in the Jatiya Sangsad on Tuesday to turn the ordinances issued during Professor Muhammad Yunus-led interim government into laws.

Nassa Group workers block Dhaka-Ctg Highway triggering hours-long tailback

04:10 PM, 07 Apr 2026 Tuesday

Vehicular movement on the busy Dhaka-Chattogram highway came to a standstill for nearly two hours on Tuesday after workers of Nasa Group blocked the road in Cumilla, demanding payment of their outstanding dues.

'Ghost of Alba!' - Messi goes viral for rare misplaced pass

03:58 PM, 07 Apr 2026 Tuesday

Lionel Messi found himself trending for an unusual reason following Inter Miami's 2-2 draw with Austin. The legendary forward produced a rare misplaced pass that left fans convinced he was still looking for his retired former team-mate Jordi Alba.