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Injured Lamine Yamal 'expected to be fit' for World Cup
09:25 PM, 23 Apr 2026 ThursdaySpain forward Lamine Yamal will miss the remainder of Barcelona's season but is expected to be fit in time for the World Cup.
British Bangladeshi Mansoor Ahmad honoured with int'l recognition in Berlin
08:58 PM, 23 Apr 2026 ThursdayRenowned British Bangladeshi philanthropist and recipient of the British Empire Medal, Mansoor Ahmad, has seen his lifelong dedication to social welfare further celebrated on the global stage, receiving high-profile international recognition in Berlin.
Mustafizur’s five-wicket haul, Shanto’s century seal series for Bangladesh
08:13 PM, 23 Apr 2026 ThursdayBangladesh defeated New Zealand by 55 runs in the series-deciding third ODI on Thursday, driven by a five-wicket haul from returning fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman and a century by Najmul Hossain Shanto. Chasing a target of 266, New Zealand was bowled out for 210 in 44.5 overs.
Dhaka will also face load-shedding, state minister tells JS
07:35 PM, 23 Apr 2026 ThursdayThe government has decided to introduce 110 megawatts of load-shedding on a trial basis in capital Dhaka, too, to ensure uninterrupted electricity for irrigation and reduce the urban-rural disparity, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit said.
Remittances hit $2.42b in 22 days of April
06:34 PM, 23 Apr 2026 ThursdayThe expatriate Bangladeshis have sent remittances of around $2.42 billion, or approximately $241.70 crore, in the first 22 days of April of the current fiscal year 2025-26.
Heatwave grips 20 districts, likely to persist for 2 more days
06:11 PM, 23 Apr 2026 ThursdayA mild to moderate heatwave is sweeping across at least 20 districts of Bangladesh, including the capital Dhaka, and is expected to continue for the next two days, the Meteorological Department said on Thursday.
Fuelling challenge: All-party panel to tackle energy gridlock
05:53 PM, 23 Apr 2026 ThursdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday, April 23, proposed in Parliament the formation of a 10-member joint committee, seeking five names from the opposition to work together on finding ‘rational solutions’ to the country’s ongoing energy crisis in the national interest.
SSC exam: 26,865 students absent, 19 expelled on 2nd day
05:38 PM, 23 Apr 2026 ThursdayA total of 26,865 students were absent on the second day of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and its equivalent examinations on Thursday, April 23.
6 shuttered jute mills to go private in Tk 500cr per-unit deal
04:54 PM, 23 Apr 2026 ThursdayThe government has announced plans to lease six closed jute mills to private investors by December this year, marking a significant step in its strategy to revitalise the state-owned jute sector and attract fresh capital into the industry.
5 more die with measles and symptoms in 24hrs
04:48 PM, 23 Apr 2026 ThursdayFive more people died with measles and the disease-like symptoms in the country in the last 24 hours till 8:00 am on Thursday, April 23, as the contagious disease continued to spread. Of them, the death of one was from confirmed measles. In the past day, DGHS recorded an additional 1,170 suspected measles cases and 125 confirmed ones.
Youth held for 'derogatory remarks' on Zaima Rahman
04:08 PM, 23 Apr 2026 ThursdayPolice have arrested a young man in Panchagarh's Debiganj for allegedly making derogatory remarks about the Prime Minister's daughter, Zaima Rahman, on social media.
Bangladesh confronts its NCD nightmare
03:58 PM, 23 Apr 2026 ThursdayDiets heavy in hidden sugars, excessive salt, and industrial fats are driving a relentless surge in hypertension, diabetes, and cancer, now claiming 71 per cent of all lives lost in the country. For years, the nutritional truth has been locked away in fine print on the back of packets, leaving millions to make daily choices in the dark.
From crisis to calm: Ctg filling stations return to normal
03:48 PM, 23 Apr 2026 ThursdayMost filling stations in Chattogram were found almost empty of vehicles on Thursday morning, indicating a sharp decline in demand pressure. The situation was observed between 9:15am and 10:15am after visits to six busy filling stations across the city.
Shanto ton helps Bangladesh post 265-run target against NZ
03:37 PM, 23 Apr 2026 ThursdayNajmul Hossain Shanto's fourth ODI century, and Litton Das's first half-century in two and a half years, rescued Bangladesh in the third ODI against New Zealand.
Govt teams up with BSK to revive reading culture
03:07 PM, 23 Apr 2026 ThursdayIn a move that signals a renewed push to bring books back into students’ daily lives, the government is joining hands with Bishwa Sahitya Kendra to rebuild a culture of reading across schools.
Trump envoy wants Italy to replace Iran at World Cup
02:59 PM, 23 Apr 2026 ThursdayAn envoy to US President Donald Trump has asked world football's governing body FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at the World Cup, according to the Financial Times.
Deadly deception: Counterfeit labels grip medicine market, Tk 4 drug turns Tk 400
02:29 PM, 23 Apr 2026 ThursdayAllegations of fraud in the country’s medicine market are once again raising alarm, as reports emerge of low-cost injections being relabelled and sold at many times their original price –potentially putting patients at serious risk.
Bangladesh sends emergency medical Aid to Iran on PM’s directive
02:23 PM, 23 Apr 2026 ThursdayBangladesh on Thursday handed over emergency medical relief supplies to the Iranian ambassador in Dhaka for dispatch to Iran, following the directive of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
Biman targets April 30 deadline for Boeing fleet expansion deal
01:39 PM, 23 Apr 2026 ThursdayThe government of Bangladesh is advancing negotiations with US aerospace giant Boeing to finalise a procurement agreement for 14 aircraft by April 20, alongside arrangements to lease additional units, in a strategic move to restructure Biman Bangladesh Airlines into a commercially viable carrier.
NCP’s Monira Sharmin loses candidacy, appeal option open
01:19 PM, 23 Apr 2026 ThursdayThe nomination of Monira Sharmin, joint convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP) and a candidate backed by the Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance, has been cancelled for a reserved women’s seat in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad.