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Ex-Speaker Shirin Sharmin released on bail
09:43 PM, 12 Apr 2026 SundayFormer Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad and Awami League Presidium Member Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury has been released from prison on bail.
PM orders best services for Hajj pilgrims, steps to ease hardships
08:41 PM, 12 Apr 2026 SundayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday directed the authorities concerned to ensure the best possible services for Hajj pilgrims this year.
Trump says US to blockade Hormuz immediately
07:37 PM, 12 Apr 2026 SundayUS President Donald Trump said the US Navy would immediately start blockading the strait of Hormuz and would also interdict every vessel in international waters that had paid a toll to Iran. In a lengthy Truth Social post, he said the US is going to start “BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz”.
Alex Group leader Emon hacked to death in Mohammadpur gang war
06:53 PM, 12 Apr 2026 SundayEmon, alias Alex Emon, the feared head of the Alex Group, was hacked to death in a vicious attack that has sent shockwaves through the capital.
Former law minister Shafique Ahmed dies
06:34 PM, 12 Apr 2026 SundayFormer Law Minister and senior Supreme Court lawyer Barrister Shafique Ahmed has passed away at the age of 88.
Expats send $1.21b of remittances in first 11 days of April
06:31 PM, 12 Apr 2026 SundayThe country has witnessed a significant surge in remittance inflows, with expatriate Bangladeshis sending around $1.21 billion in the first 11 days of April.
Iranian envoy assures quick release of Bangladeshi ships from Hormuz
06:12 PM, 12 Apr 2026 SundayIranian Ambassador to Bangladesh Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi has assured that Bangladeshi vessels currently stranded in the Strait of Hormuz will be able to pass through the critical waterway "very soon", following diplomatic coordination with the Bangladesh government.
Dhaka emphasises peace, stability in Middle East
06:08 PM, 12 Apr 2026 SundayReaffirming Bangladesh’s steadfast support for the just cause of Palestine and the brotherly Palestinian people, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Sunday, April 12, reiterated Bangladesh’s consistent position in favour of a two-State solution, as well as peace and stability in the Middle East.
My world feels empty: Runa Laila mourns Asha Bhosle
05:51 PM, 12 Apr 2026 Sunday“Two great legendary artistes of the world have passed away one after another,” she said, recalling the death of Lata Mangeshkar in 2022. “Now Asha Didi has also gone. Such an artiste will not be born again. It feels like my world has become empty.”
Furnace oil prices up by Tk 24.59 per litre
05:26 PM, 12 Apr 2026 SundayThe price of furnace oil supplied by the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) has been increased by Tk 24.59 per litre, the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) announced on Sunday, April 12.
Interim’s all actions, including referendum, to be legalised: Home Minister
05:20 PM, 12 Apr 2026 SundayHome Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said that the government is set to grant legal validity to almost all activities of the previous interim administration, including the referendum held earlier this year.
6 more die in measles as cases spike by 1,268 in a single day
05:08 PM, 12 Apr 2026 SundaySix people have died of measles across Bangladesh in the last 24 hours, including in the capital, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) confirmed on Sunday, 12 April.
No rise in edible oil prices for now: Minister
05:02 PM, 12 Apr 2026 SundayThe government has no plan to raise edible oil prices for the time being, said Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir. Stating that this time the country's people are in fear due to various reasons amid the global situation, he said.
22,065 peasants to get ‘Farmers Card’ on Pahela Baishakh
04:49 PM, 12 Apr 2026 SundayThe distribution of ‘Farmers Cards’ will begin on the first day of the Bengali New Year, marking what officials describe as a major step towards modernising agricultural services. A total of 22,065 farmers have been initially selected for the programme.
Repealed ordinances to be reviewed, opposition ‘spreading confusion’: Law Minister
04:37 PM, 12 Apr 2026 SundayLaw, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman has said that the ordinances repealed in the current session of Jatiya Sangsad will be reviewed, dismissing criticism from opposition leaders as “confusing”.
Remain loyal to the charter, not any individual or party, Tarique tells armed forces
03:53 PM, 12 Apr 2026 SundayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday said the Armed Forces do not belong to any particular individual, family or political party, stressing that loyalty to the Constitution and unwavering public trust must remain the foundation of their duty.
Tasty Treat inks MoU with Parjatan Corporation to boost customer service
03:41 PM, 12 Apr 2026 SundayPopular fast-food brand Tasty Treat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Hotel and Tourism Training Institute (NHTTI) under Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation to develop skilled chefs and improve customer service.
Lottery system doesn’t determine merit: Education Minister
03:37 PM, 12 Apr 2026 SundayResponding to criticism over the abolition of the lottery system in school admissions, Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon said, “I have faced a lot of criticism for scrapping the lottery system, and it continues. I have been accused of creating inequality between the rich and the poor.”
Silent Trump hints naval blockade option against Iran
03:32 PM, 12 Apr 2026 SundayUS President Donald Trump has shared an article highlighting the possibility of a naval blockade against Iran, following the apparent breakdown of peace talks between Washington and Tehran in Islamabad.
Neymar must prove fitness before World Cup: Ancelotti
03:23 PM, 12 Apr 2026 SundayBrazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Neymar can be an important part of his team for the next World Cup, but he first needs to prove he is in "good physical condition."