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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.
Half of US Patriot, THAAD, PrSM stocks gone in Iran war
12:04 PM, 22 Apr 2026 WednesdayA new analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies has revealed a sharp drawdown in key US missile reserves following a seven-week strike campaign against Iran, highlighting growing concerns about Washington’s preparedness for a larger-scale conflict.
Barishal University teachers enforce ‘complete shutdown’
11:43 AM, 22 Apr 2026 WednesdayAcademic activities at Barishal University (BU) have come to a complete halt after teachers enforced a “complete shutdown” programme, suspending classes, examinations, and administrative academic work amid an escalating dispute over the university’s statute and promotion policies.
No fare hikes before govt nod, warn transport owners
11:42 AM, 22 Apr 2026 WednesdayThe Bangladesh Road Transport Owners Association has instructed transport operators not to increase bus fares until the government makes an official decision, following widespread complaints of arbitrary fare hikes after the recent fuel price increase.
First Bangladeshi hajj pilgrim dies in Saudi Arabia this year
11:38 AM, 22 Apr 2026 WednesdayA Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrim has died in Saudi Arabia during the current Hajj season. This is the first death of a Bangladeshi pilgrim in this year’s Hajj.
Govt issues directive to observe Nov 7 as nat’l solidarity day
11:17 AM, 22 Apr 2026 WednesdayThe government has decided to observe November 7 annually as “National Revolution and Solidarity Day” at the national level and has included it in the highest priority “Category A” list of official national and international observance days.
Inter Milan pull off dramatic comeback to reach Italian Cup final
10:48 AM, 22 Apr 2026 WednesdayInter Milan reached the Italian Cup final on Tuesday after coming back from two goals down to win 3-2 and go through by the same scoreline on aggregate.
Oil dips on US-Iran talk hopes despite Hormuz blockade
10:28 AM, 22 Apr 2026 WednesdayOil prices fell along with stocks Wednesday as investors assess the chances of US-Iran peace talks after Donald Trump extended his ceasefire at the eleventh hour but kept his blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in place.
Revenue shortfall nears Tk 98,000cr in FY’s first 9 months
10:04 AM, 22 Apr 2026 WednesdayIn the first nine months of the current fiscal year (July–March), the government has fallen behind its revenue collection target by nearly Tk 98,000 crore.
Nearly 8,000 people died on migration routes in 2025: IOM
09:20 AM, 22 Apr 2026 WednesdayNearly 8,000 people died or disappeared on migration routes last year, with sea routes to Europe the most deadly, according to the United Nations.
Trump claims Hormuz ‘totally blockaded’, Iran wants it open
08:46 AM, 22 Apr 2026 WednesdayPresident Trump has said the Strait of Hormuz was blocked by the United States and that Iran wants it open.
‘Fuel Pass’ app mandatory for motorcyclists at 7 Dhaka stations
08:44 AM, 22 Apr 2026 WednesdayThe government has made the use of the “Fuel Pass” mobile application mandatory for motorcyclists to purchase fuel at seven selected filling stations in Dhaka, in a move aimed at regulating fuel distribution and improving transparency in the system.
Trump extends ceasefire until Iran submits proposal
08:14 AM, 22 Apr 2026 WednesdayPresident Donald Trump on Tuesday extended the US ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for peace talks, as Tehran's deadline to end the pause came and went without incident.
AL leader shot dead in South Africa
08:11 AM, 22 Apr 2026 WednesdayA leader of the banned Awami League was allegedly shot dead by unidentified assailants in South Africa on Tuesday afternoon.
PM reaffirms strong commitment to press freedom in meeting with NOAB
10:07 PM, 21 Apr 2026 TuesdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman, during a meeting with members of the Newspaper Owners’ Association of Bangladesh (NOAB) on Tuesday, April 21, expressed his government’s strong stance on ensuring press freedom.
Saqlain earns maiden call-up for T20Is against New Zealand
09:41 PM, 21 Apr 2026 TuesdayAbdul Gaffar Saqlain, the uncapped pace-bowling all-rounder, has been included in Bangladesh's 15-member squad for the first two T20Is against New Zealand.
Foreign debt stands at $78 billion: Finance Minister
09:01 PM, 21 Apr 2026 TuesdayFinance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Tuesday, April 21, told Parliament that Bangladesh’s foreign debt stood at around $78 billion as of February 2026.