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Photojournalist Raghu Rai passes away
01:21 PM, 26 Apr 2026 SundayRenowned Indian photojournalist Raghu Rai died at the age of 83 on Sunday. He had been admitted to a private hospital. Rai's son, Nitin, a photographer himself, informed that his father was battling cancer and age-related complications.
Shooting won't 'deter' me from Iran war: Trump
12:59 PM, 26 Apr 2026 SundayUS President Donald Trump said Saturday a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner would not deter him from the Iran war, although he believed the incident was unlikely linked to the conflict.
Another child dies with measles symptoms at MMCH
12:05 PM, 26 Apr 2026 SundayAnother child showing measles symptoms has died in the isolation ward of Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (MMCH), bringing the total number of child deaths there to 17.
Islamic Banks see deposit rise, but new law sparks concern
11:45 AM, 26 Apr 2026 SundayIslamic banks in the country have long been facing a crisis. Irregularities and liquidity shortages have eroded customers’ trust. Amid this situation, five banks have been merged. Although confidence has started to recover, a recent legal amendment has created new uncertainty among customers.
Ex-deputy minister Golam Sarwar passes away
10:43 AM, 26 Apr 2026 SundayGolam Sarwar Milon, former lawmaker for Manikganj-4 constituency and former Deputy Minister of Education, has died at his residence in the capital.
Grief spreads in Bristy’s village as father awaits daughter’s body
10:33 AM, 26 Apr 2026 SundayA wave of mourning has spread through the village house of Nahida Sultana Bristy, a student who was killed while pursuing higher education in the United States.
Storm alert issued for six regions, winds may reach 80 km/h
09:55 AM, 26 Apr 2026 SundayThe Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued a warning of thunderstorms and strong winds across six regions of the country, with gusts potentially reaching 60–80 kilometres per hour in some areas by Sunday evening.
BB Governor denies Tk 20,000cr money printing claim
09:41 AM, 26 Apr 2026 SundayThe claim circulating in various media that the government has “printed Tk 20,000 crore” is not true, said Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Mostaqur Rahman. He stated that the information has no basis in reality.
Govt plans to reduce smartphone price to Tk 2,500
08:59 AM, 26 Apr 2026 SundayRehan Asif Asad, Adviser on Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, Science and Technology affairs, has said that the government is planning to reduce the price of smartphones to between Tk 2,500 and Tk 3,000 in an effort to expand digital inclusion across the country.
BRTA revises bus fares across inter-district and metro routes
08:58 AM, 26 Apr 2026 SundayThe Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has published a new fare chart for passengers on inter-district and long-distance bus routes.
Trump evacuated after gunshots outside White House press dinner
08:00 AM, 26 Apr 2026 SundayUnited States President Donald Trump has been evacuated from the White House correspondents’ dinner in Washington, DC, after shots were fired outside the event.
Iran rejects talks under pressure, US cancels envoys’ Pakistan visit
07:54 AM, 26 Apr 2026 SundayDiplomatic efforts to ease the escalating Middle East conflict suffered a setback after Iran rejected negotiations under pressure and the United States cancelled a planned envoy visit to Pakistan.
Iran resumes commercial flights from Tehran airport
09:54 PM, 25 Apr 2026 SaturdayIran has resumed commercial flights from the capital Tehran’s international airport for the first time since the United States and Israel attacked the country two months ago.
Militao set for surgery and could miss World Cup
09:38 PM, 25 Apr 2026 SaturdayInjuries are once again a headache for Eder Militao, as reported by 'Tiempo de Juego de COPE', the Real Madrid defender could undergo surgery, which would rule him out of this summer's World Cup.
Production costs in apparel sector rise by 20%: BKMEA chief
09:00 PM, 25 Apr 2026 SaturdayA four-day Bangladesh International Textile, Knitting and Garment Industry Exhibition (BTKG Expo 2026) will begin in Dhaka on April 29, organisers announced at a press conference on Saturday, April 25.
Ganges Water Treaty ‘needs comprehensive review’ before renewal
08:39 PM, 25 Apr 2026 SaturdayThe Bangladesh-India Ganga/Ganges Water Treaty, which is expiring in December this year, needs to be ‘reviewed and reformed comprehensively’ before going for a renewed treaty by engaging economists.
Human chain at DU protests assault on journos by JCD
07:33 PM, 25 Apr 2026 SaturdayDhaka University Journalists' Association (DUJA) held a human chain protest demanding an environment for free journalism and protesting the attack on journalists by Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) members inside Shahbagh Police Station while they were performing professional duties.
Missing Bangladeshi student Bristy also dies in US
06:31 PM, 25 Apr 2026 SaturdayThe family of Bangladeshi student Nahida Sultana Bristy, who and another Bangladeshi fellow student went missing in Florida, has said the US police informed them that she is no more. Bristy's brother, Jahid Hasan Pranto, said, "Though US police have not found the body yet.
PM orders swift rehabilitation of evicted hawkers in Dhaka
05:48 PM, 25 Apr 2026 SaturdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday directed the authorities concerned to ensure the swift rehabilitation of street hawkers evicted from various areas of the capital, calling for coordinated efforts.
No reason to panic, says CTTC over potential sabotage
05:01 PM, 25 Apr 2026 SaturdayThe cyber intelligence team of the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) is working on a recent alert issued by Police Headquarters about possible sabotage attempts targeting key installations, and there is no reason to panic, CTTC Joint Commissioner Munshi Shahabuddin said.