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5 more suspected measles deaths reported in 24hrs
05:38 PM, 22 Apr 2026 WednesdayFive more people died with measles-like symptoms in the country in the last 24 hours till 8:00 am on Wednesday, April 22, as the contagious disease continued to spread.
Interim govt didn’t import measles vaccine, PM tells JS
05:18 PM, 22 Apr 2026 WednesdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday, April 22, told the Jatiya Sangsad that measles vaccines for children were not imported during the interim government period, creating challenges for the current administration.
McDonald's boss on abuse claims: 'I don't want to talk about the past'
04:58 PM, 22 Apr 2026 WednesdayThe boss of McDonald's UK and Ireland has said she "doesn't want to talk about the past" when asked about allegations of abuse at the fast-food chain.
Rajshahi sizzles in record heat, trader dies after sun exposure
04:34 PM, 22 Apr 2026 WednesdayA 60-year-old bamboo trader, Abdul Alam, died on Wednesday, April 22, after collapsing in the searing heat while waiting at a filling station in Kesharhat under Mohanpur of Rajshahi.
Gunfire hits three container ships in Strait of Hormuz
04:04 PM, 22 Apr 2026 WednesdayAt least three container ships came under gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, according to maritime security sources and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
HSC exam schedule published
03:56 PM, 22 Apr 2026 WednesdayThe schedule for the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination has been released. According to the schedule, the written exams will commence on July 2 and continue until August 8.
Brilliant Lewandowski facing a career without a fitting curtain call
03:49 PM, 22 Apr 2026 WednesdayWhile soccer’s calendar offers few moments of respite, the World Cup doubles as a time for referendums on the legacies of great players. Lionel Messi, Luka Modrić and Cristiano Ronaldo approach this summer’s tournament expecting it to be their final turn on their sport’s biggest stage. Kevin De Bruyne and Casemiro could clarify their complicated international careers in North America; Neymar may not get the same chance.
EC suspends candidacy of NCP’s Monira Sharmin
03:28 PM, 22 Apr 2026 WednesdayThe Election Commission has suspended the candidacy of Monira Sharmin, a nominee of the Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance and joint convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP), in the election to the reserved seats for women in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad.
Govt to provide jute bags, uniforms to primary students
03:16 PM, 22 Apr 2026 WednesdayThe government has decided to distribute jute-made school bags and uniforms among students in primary educational institutions across the country in phases.
Hamza's Leicester City relegated to third tier in English football
02:58 PM, 22 Apr 2026 WednesdayTen years after a legendary, against-the-odds Premier League triumph, five years since winning the FA Cup, and a single season after dropping out of the top flight, Leicester City will be relegated to the third tier of English football.
PMO caps lunch, snack budget at Tk 150 per person
02:50 PM, 22 Apr 2026 WednesdayIn a move aimed at reinforcing fiscal discipline from the highest level of government, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has slashed the food budget at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), setting a new ceiling of Tk 150 per person for lunch and afternoon snacks.
Decision on bus fares expected Thursday
02:09 PM, 22 Apr 2026 WednesdayThe government is set to decide on new bus fares on Thursday, April 23, following recent fuel price hikes, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam said.
Business owners demand extended shop hours ahead of Eid
01:49 PM, 22 Apr 2026 WednesdayBusiness owners are pushing for extended operating hours for shops and malls in the run-up to Eid-ul-Azha, following the significant impact of the ongoing Middle Eastern fuel crisis.
Bangladesh women bowled out for 165 in 2nd ODI against Sri Lanka
01:38 PM, 22 Apr 2026 WednesdayBangladesh women’s team were bowled out for 165 in the second ODI against Sri Lanka at the Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi, faltering in a crucial match with the series on the line.
Beyond the scarf: PM meets scout leaders
01:31 PM, 22 Apr 2026 WednesdayIn a room where national policy is usually forged, a different kind of future was discussed on Wednesday – one rooted in service, discipline, and the “be prepared” spirit.
US halts dollar shipments to Iraq amid Iran tensions
01:27 PM, 22 Apr 2026 WednesdayThe United States has halted shipments of US dollars to Iraq and paused some security cooperation programmes with the Iraqi military, increasing pressure on Baghdad to curb powerful Iran-aligned groups, according to Iraqi and US officials cited by The Wall Street Journal.
Juba Mahila League leader released on bail with her infant
01:01 PM, 22 Apr 2026 WednesdayJuba Mahila League leader Shilpi Begum, a mother who had been imprisoned along with her one-and-a-half-month-old infant, has been released on bail in a case filed under explosives and violence charges at Tejgaon Police Station in the capital.
Govt to procure Boro paddy at Tk 36, rice at Tk 49 per kg
12:51 PM, 22 Apr 2026 WednesdayThe government will begin procurement of Boro paddy, rice and wheat from May 3, targeting 1.8 million tonnes of food grains in the 2026 procurement season.
Credit card spending dips across the board in Feb
12:42 PM, 22 Apr 2026 WednesdayCredit card usage in Bangladesh saw a broad-based decline in February, reflecting softer consumer spending both at home and abroad, according to the latest report from Bangladesh Bank.
176,968 tonnes of diesel await unloading at Ctg port
12:32 PM, 22 Apr 2026 WednesdayA total of 176,968 tonnes of diesel carried by five ships are currently awaiting unloading at Chattogram Port. Among them, the vessel MT Pacific Indigo may berth at Dolphin Jetty of the port for unloading on Wednesday (April 22) afternoon.