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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.

Trump says US rescues two airmen as Iran conflict escalates

11:40 AM, 05 Apr 2026 Sunday

President Donald Trump said Sunday that US forces had safely recovered a second airman downed in Iran, calling it "one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History".

Shorter work hours, early market closure begin nationwide

11:35 AM, 05 Apr 2026 Sunday

As the fallout of the West Asia crisis ripples through Bangladesh’s energy sector, the government has rolled out sweeping austerity measures, cutting office hours and curbing business operations in a bid to conserve power.

Wage protest blocks Mohakhali, brings traffic to a standstill

11:29 AM, 05 Apr 2026 Sunday

Severe traffic congestion gripped parts of the capital on Sunday as several hundred garment workers blocked a key road in Mohakhali, demanding unpaid wages.

BNP top brass weighs national council session, wider outreach

11:04 AM, 05 Apr 2026 Sunday

The BNP's top policy body, the national standing committee, on Saturday night discussed holding the party's next national council and expanding its political and organisational activities.

Khulna division reports 56 suspected measles cases

10:39 AM, 05 Apr 2026 Sunday

A total of 56 more children, showing symptoms consistent with measles, were admitted to hospitals across 10 districts of Khulna division in the 24 hours till Saturday afternoon.

Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid 2–1 in La Liga

09:13 AM, 05 Apr 2026 Sunday

Barcelona moved one step closer to defending their La Liga crown as Robert Lewandowski came off the bench to net a late winner in Saturday's 2-1 victory over 10-man Atletico Madrid.

Ex-bank official stabbed dead in Bogura

09:03 AM, 05 Apr 2026 Sunday

A 70-year-old retired bank officer was stabbed to death allegedly by a group of unidentified assailants at the home of her residence in Shibganj upazila of Bogura on Saturday evening.

Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal as search for US pilot continues

08:43 AM, 05 Apr 2026 Sunday

United States President Donald Trump has issued another threat to Iran, writing that it has two days to “make a deal or open up the Hormuz Strait”.

Death toll rises to six in Keraniganj factory fire

08:22 AM, 05 Apr 2026 Sunday

The death toll from a fire at a gas lighter manufacturing facility in Keraniganj has risen to six after rescuers recovered one more body on Saturday night.

Now farmers can pay instalments of Metal Motors’ agri vehicles at bKash agent points

09:54 PM, 04 Apr 2026 Saturday

Farmers can now pay instalments for mechanised agricultural vehicles purchased from Metal Motors at nearby bKash agent points.

Govt to buy 2 cargoes of LNG, 1 lakh tonnes of diesel

09:28 PM, 04 Apr 2026 Saturday

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase on Saturday, April 4, approved separate proposals to procure two cargoes of LNG and 1 lakh tonnes of diesel to meet the growing demand for energy in the country amid global geopolitical instability.

Keraniganj fire victims' families to get Tk 2 lakh each

08:51 PM, 04 Apr 2026 Saturday

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain has said each family of those killed in the fire at an unauthorised gas lighter factory in South Keraniganj will receive Tk 2 lakh.

Police officers leave bag of guns outside Sadiq Khan's home

07:11 PM, 04 Apr 2026 Saturday

Armed police officers guarding London mayor Sadiq Khan left a bag of guns outside his home, it has emerged.