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DU, Chinese institute sign MoU to boost maritime research cooperation
02:57 PM, 13 Apr 2026 MondayThe University of Dhaka has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the South China Sea Institute of Oceanology (SCSIO) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences to strengthen strategic maritime cooperation between Bangladesh and China.
India agrees to reopen medical, business visas next week: Humayun
02:45 PM, 13 Apr 2026 MondayIndia has agreed to reopen medical and business visas for Bangladeshi citizens starting next week, according to Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir.
Road blockade over land dispute leaves 30 families stranded
02:37 PM, 13 Apr 2026 MondayA land dispute in Sundarganj upazila of Gaibandha has escalated after a key village access road was allegedly blocked with bamboo fencing, leaving more than 30 families effectively confined to their homes.
No specific security threat to Pahela Baishakh celebrations: RAB
02:21 PM, 13 Apr 2026 MondayRapid Action Battalion (RAB) Director General Md Ahsan Habib Palash on Monday said there is no specific security threat centering the Pahela Baishakh celebrations but the elite force remains fully prepared to face any sabotage.
Baul Abul Sarkar released on bail from Kashimpur Jail
01:58 PM, 13 Apr 2026 MondayBaul singer Abul Sarkar, who was granted six months’ bail by the High Court on April 6 in a case alleging insult to religious sentiments and defamation of religion, was released on Monday (April 13). However, due to illness, he did not speak to journalists after his release.
Govt orders spending cuts across 9 sectors amid West Asia war
01:38 PM, 13 Apr 2026 MondayThe government has issued a circular directing ministries and departments to reduce operating expenditure across nine key areas, as authorities move to manage fiscal pressure stemming from ongoing tensions and conflict in the Middle East.
Iran forces US Navy destroyers to retreat from Strait of Hormuz
01:19 PM, 13 Apr 2026 MondayA high-stakes US Navy attempt to sail two guided-missile destroyers through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday ended in a humiliating retreat after Iranian forces intercepted the vessels and issued a 30-minute ultimatum to turn back.
US-Israel to ‘flee empty-handed’, says IRGC, taunts Trump threat ‘ridiculous’
01:01 PM, 13 Apr 2026 MondayIn a blistering rhetoric that sent shockwaves through regional capitals, Brigadier General Esmaeil Qaani, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force, declared that the United States and the "Zionist regime" will be forced to withdraw from West Asia "without any achievements", humiliated by the integrated resistance front.
Petition seeks probe into Yunus over alleged vaccine fund corruption
12:56 PM, 13 Apr 2026 MondayAn application has been submitted to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) seeking an investigation into alleged embezzlement, irregularities, and corruption in the procurement of vaccines and syringes for measles and other diseases, and requesting action against former Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, former Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum, and others concerned.
LPG supply under pressure despite stable April outlook
12:17 PM, 13 Apr 2026 MondayBangladesh’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market is facing mounting pressure as global supply disruptions and rising freight costs threaten to squeeze availability from May, even though supply remains stable for now.
Hormuz halt: US military triggers Iranian port blockade
12:09 PM, 13 Apr 2026 MondayThe US military announced it will begin a blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas on Monday, tempering President Donald Trump's earlier vow to entirely block the strategic Strait of Hormuz, as early reports indicated that ships had stopped crossing the waterway.
FIFA rejects Iran’s request to relocate WC matches from US to Mexico
11:46 AM, 13 Apr 2026 MondayFIFA has turned down Iran’s request to relocate its World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico, citing logistical impediments, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirms.
Telenor boss meets PM
11:19 AM, 13 Apr 2026 MondayA high-level delegation from Norway-based Telenor Group, led by President and Chief Executive Officer Benedicte Schilbred Fasmer, called on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Cabinet Division on Monday to explore opportunities for expanded telecommunications investment and digital infrastructure development in Bangladesh.
Another child dies with measles-like symptoms at RMCH
11:15 AM, 13 Apr 2026 MondayAnother child died on Monday at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) with symptoms consistent with measles.
CKDU hospital extortion case: Ex-Juba Dal leader among 7 arrested
10:36 AM, 13 Apr 2026 MondayMembers of law enforcement have arrested former Jubo Dal leader Moyeen Uddin Moyeen and six of his associates in connection with an extortion case targeting the Centre for Kidney Diseases and Urology (CKDU) Hospital in Shyamoli, Dhaka.
Focus on being a ‘great Pope, not a politician,’ Trump slams Leo XIV
10:16 AM, 13 Apr 2026 MondayUS President Donald Trump has published a lengthy social media post criticising Pope Leo XIV, calling him “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy,” and suggested that he should focus on being a great Pope, not a politician.
Hilsa becomes a luxury as 1kg soars to Tk 4,500
09:40 AM, 13 Apr 2026 MondayWith just one day left until Pahela Baishakh, many people are eager to include hilsa fish with panta rice (fermented rice) on their menu, even though it is not an age-old Bengali tradition. The excitement surrounding hilsa during the Bengali New Year is hard to miss. However, the reality is quite different.
Netanyahu appoints new Mossad chief
08:35 AM, 13 Apr 2026 MondayIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday formally appointed a new chief of the country’s foreign intelligence agency, the Mossad.
Oil prices top $103 as Trump announces naval blockade of Iran
08:18 AM, 13 Apr 2026 MondayOil prices have risen sharply following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a naval blockade of Iran. Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose more than 8 percent on Sunday to top $103 a barrel.
Islami Bank MD sent on mandatory leave
10:03 PM, 12 Apr 2026 SundayThe Board of Directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has decided to send its Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Md Omar Faruk Khan, on a one-and-a-half-month mandatory leave.