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Jamil’s body to arrive in Dhaka from US on May 4
10:02 AM, 30 Apr 2026 ThursdayThe body of Jamil Ahmed Limon, a Bangladeshi student at the University of South Florida (USF) who was murdered in the United States, will arrive in Dhaka on Monday (May 4).
Pakistan’s weekly oil bill hits $800m amid ME conflict: Shehbaz
08:59 AM, 30 Apr 2026 ThursdayPakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that the country’s weekly oil bill has reached $800 million due to the ongoing oil crisis arising from the Middle East conflict.
Oil surges past $120 as US eyes extended Iran blockade
08:31 AM, 30 Apr 2026 ThursdayOil prices have soared following reports that the US is preparing for an "extended" blockade of Iran. The global benchmark oil price, Brent crude, rose above $120 (£89) a barrel on Wednesday, briefly hitting $122, its highest price since 2022.
Dhaka, Tokyo eye tech-driven harvest in new agri-partnership
09:47 PM, 29 Apr 2026 WednesdayBangladesh and Japan have expressed mutual interest in deepening bilateral cooperation in agriculture, with emphasis on research, technology transfer, agro-processing and market access.
Police launch AI suite to tackle evolving tech-savvy criminals
09:13 PM, 29 Apr 2026 WednesdayInspector General of Police (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir has warned that while technology remains a primary driver of national development, it is also fundamentally transforming the nature of crime as criminals increasingly adopt digital tools.
Japan PM’s envoy meets Tarique to secure high-tech future
08:18 PM, 29 Apr 2026 WednesdayJapanese Prime Minister's special envoy and Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Suzuki Norikazu on Wednesday expressed his country's interest in expanding cooperation with Bangladesh in the technology and agriculture sectors.
Soybean oil goes up by Tk 4 to Tk 199 per litre
08:05 PM, 29 Apr 2026 WednesdayThe price of bottled soybean oil has been hiked by Tk 4 per litre, bringing the new retail rate to Tk 199.
Flash floods strand thousands in Moulvibazar
07:44 PM, 29 Apr 2026 WednesdayHeavy monsoon rains combined with an intensified rush of water from upstream hilly regions have triggered flash floods across several upazilas in Moulvibazar.
Cricket in a Rugby stronghold: The Making of Bevon Jacobs
04:18 PM, 29 Apr 2026 WednesdayAt the age of just three, his family moved from his birthplace South Africa to New Zealand. With his father being a cricket coach, a cricket bat was placed in his hands from early childhood.
Players who cover mouths or leave pitch in protest may face red card in World Cup
04:06 PM, 29 Apr 2026 WednesdayAny player who covers their mouth when confronting an opponent or who leaves the pitch in protest at a refereeing decision could receive a straight red card at this summer’s World Cup.
PM confirms 110km restoration strategy, river refurbishment
03:56 PM, 29 Apr 2026 WednesdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday told The Jatiya Sangsad that the feasibility study for the Teesta Master Plan has been completed, with a strong emphasis on dredging and refurbishing the river system to restore flow and stability.
Sri Lanka cricket board president, members resign
03:38 PM, 29 Apr 2026 WednesdaySri Lanka Cricket (SLC) president Shammi Silva and the board's executive committee members officially resigned on Wednesday, a move which had been rubber-stamped at a special committee meeting the day before.
Rivers breach danger levels, flood threat grips 5 north-eastern districts
03:38 PM, 29 Apr 2026 WednesdayHeavy monsoon rains have pushed Bangladesh’s flood situation to the brink, with at least four major rivers flowing above danger levels and five districts now under alert.
PM visits opposition MP after he falls sick during JS session
03:02 PM, 29 Apr 2026 WednesdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday enquired about the health condition of an opposition lawmaker who fell sick during the parliamentary session.
‘Tourism Mega Plan’: Govt targets 2.19cr tourism jobs by 2040
02:40 PM, 29 Apr 2026 WednesdayThe government has initiated a ‘Tourism Mega Plan’ aimed at attracting 5.57 crore tourists and generating over 2.19 cr jobs by 2040, Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam told Parliament on Wednesday, April 29.
Rains likely to continue over country till May 4
02:35 PM, 29 Apr 2026 WednesdayRainfall will continue to occur across the country due to southern wind and continuous formation of thunderclouds over the country, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).
Govt to provide 3-month aid to rain-hit haor farmers: PM
02:00 PM, 29 Apr 2026 WednesdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday told Parliament that the government will provide assistance for the next three months to farmers affected by ongoing heavy rain in three haor districts and parts of Mymensingh.
Rumeen Farhana demands US trade deal be tabled in JS
01:37 PM, 29 Apr 2026 WednesdayIndependent Member of Parliament Rumeen Farhana has demanded that the trade agreement signed with the United States be tabled in Parliament.
37,814 households get Tk 2,500 each under Family Cards, PM tells JS
12:59 PM, 29 Apr 2026 WednesdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman has told Parliament that the government provided 37,814 households headed by women with monthly Tk 2,500 each through the Family Cards launched to empower women, promote their economic freedom, and ensure social justice.
25 more children hospitalised with measles-like symptoms in Mymensingh
12:57 PM, 29 Apr 2026 WednesdayAt least 25 children were hospitalised with measles-like symptoms at the isolation ward of Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (MMCH) during the past 24 hours, hospital sources said on Wednesday.