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Measles-like deaths at MMCH rise to 24 as another child dies
09:50 AM, 04 May 2026 MondayA child with measles-like symptoms has died in the Measles Isolation Ward of Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (MMCH), bringing the total number of deaths with such symptoms at the facility to 24.
Spanish PM’s plane makes emergency landing in Turkey
09:34 AM, 04 May 2026 MondayA plane carrying Spanish Premier Pedro Sanchez made an emergency landing in Turkey on Sunday evening following technical problems, the government in Madrid said, confirming media reports.
Vote counting begins as Bengal, Assam, Kerala, TN await final verdict
09:11 AM, 04 May 2026 MondayCounting of votes for India’s Assembly elections across West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry began at 8 am on Monday, setting the stage for a politically significant verdict that will shape regional and national dynamics.
BB probes hiring, layoff irregularities in 6 Islamic banks
08:34 AM, 04 May 2026 MondayThe Bangladesh Bank is investigating allegations of irregular recruitment in six Islamic banks that were reportedly under the control of the S Alam Group during the tenure of the ousted Awami League government.
49 women MPs from reserved seats take oath
09:56 PM, 03 May 2026 SundayThe newly elected 49 Members of Parliament (MPs) in the reserved women’s seats of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament) have officially taken their oath of office.
Edible oil supply largely normal, says minister after market visit
09:32 PM, 03 May 2026 SundayThe Commerce Minister, Khandaker Abdul Muqtadir, conducted a surprise inspection to assess the supply and price situation of edible oil in the capital’s markets, saying that the supply has become “largely normal.”
Titas shuts gas supply to Gulshan, Banani after pipeline damage
09:03 PM, 03 May 2026 SundayTitas Gas Transmission and Distribution PLC suspended gas supply to the capital’s Gulshan, Banani, Baridhara, and adjacent areas on Sunday after one of its pipelines was damaged.
Export earnings rebound in April, ending 8-month slump
08:40 PM, 03 May 2026 SundayBangladesh's export earnings rebounded in April, snapping an eight-month downward trend. Driven by a surge in the ready-made garment (RMG) sector, total exports climbed by 32.92 per cent year-on-year.
17 senior police officers sent into compulsory retirement
07:57 PM, 03 May 2026 SundayThe government has sent 17 senior officers of the BCS (Police) Cadre into compulsory retirement. A notification regarding the decision was issued on Sunday, May 3, by the Police-1 branch of the Ministry of Home Affairs and signed by Senior Secretary Monzur Morshed Chowdhury.
81% of eligible children receive measles vaccine: Minister
06:51 PM, 03 May 2026 SundayThe Health and Family Welfare Minister, Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain, has said that more than 81 per cent of eligible children in the country have received measles vaccination.
Remittance inflow surpasses $3b in April: BB
06:15 PM, 03 May 2026 SundayThe country’s remittance inflow crossed the US$3 billion milestone in April, reflecting sustained strong inflows from expatriate Bangladeshis, according to data released by the Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Sunday.
BERC keeps LPG price unchanged for May
05:55 PM, 03 May 2026 SundayThe Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) announced on Sunday that it will keep the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) price unchanged for May, giving consumers a breather after two consecutive hikes last month.
Trial begins against ex-IGP Benazir Ahmed in graft case
05:23 PM, 03 May 2026 SundayA Dhaka court has framed charges against former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed in a case filed over allegations of acquiring a large amount of wealth beyond known sources of income.
1 confirmed, 9 suspected measles-linked deaths in 24hrs
04:44 PM, 03 May 2026 SundayTen people have died across the country due to measles and measles-like symptoms in the last 24 hours. Among them, one person died after being confirmed to have measles, while the remaining nine died showing measles-like symptoms.
Govt to give haor farmers food aid for 3 months: Minister
03:52 PM, 03 May 2026 SundayDisaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu has announced that the government will provide food assistance to the farmers of the haor regions hit hard by heavy rainfall for three months. He announced this while addressing a programme in Lalmonirhat on Sunday morning, May 3.
Govt seeks no conflict with media, welcomes criticism: PM’s aide
03:37 PM, 03 May 2026 SundayPrime Minister's Adviser on Policy and Strategy Dr Zahed Ur Rahman on Sunday said the government is committed to fostering a ‘healthy and constructive’ relationship with the media, emphasising that a democratically elected government should never be in conflict with the press.
NU admission test results published
03:10 PM, 03 May 2026 SundayThe results of the admission test for first-year undergraduate (Honours) programmes for the 2025–26 academic session at the National University have been published. The results were released around 2:00 pm on Sunday (May 3).
PM calls on DCs to fulfil govt promises with spirit of progress
02:55 PM, 03 May 2026 SundayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday, May 3, called on deputy commissioners (DCs) to play a proactive role in implementing the government’s promises given to the people with a spirit to move ahead.
World Press Freedom Day today
01:12 PM, 03 May 2026 SundayWorld Press Freedom Day is being observed across the country as elsewhere in the world on Sunday, May 3, with the theme “Shaping a Future at Peace: Promoting Press Freedom for Human Rights, Development, and Security”.
PM opens DC Conference, issues directives on govt priorities
12:57 PM, 03 May 2026 SundayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday, May 3, inaugurated the four-day annual conference of deputy commissioners (DCs), issuing directives on his government's policies and priorities.