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Iran to facilitate safe passage of Bangladeshi ships through Hormuz
07:57 PM, 21 Apr 2026 TuesdayThe Iranian Embassy in Dhaka on Tuesday said it will continue its efforts to facilitate the safe passage of Bangladeshi vessels through the Strait of Hormuz and has also facilitated the safe evacuation of 186 Bangladeshi nationals from Iran via Azerbaijan.
Whether govt reached deal with S Alam Group, Hasnat questions minister
07:43 PM, 21 Apr 2026 TuesdayCumilla-4 constituency lawmaker Hasnat Abdullah has asked Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury whether the government has reached an agreement with the S Alam Group, accused of being a loan defaulter.
Bangladeshi girls shine with silver, bronze at Euro Math Olympiad
06:54 PM, 21 Apr 2026 TuesdayBangladeshi students have once again earned international recognition, clinching silver and bronze at the prestigious European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad 2026.
SSC exam: 25,408 students absent, 7 expelled on 1st day
06:33 PM, 21 Apr 2026 TuesdayA total of 25,408 students were absent across the country on the first day of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and its equivalent examinations on Tuesday, April 21.
Transport fares to be fixed rationally: PM’s adviser
05:55 PM, 21 Apr 2026 TuesdayDr Zahed Ur Rahman, Information and Broadcasting Adviser to the Prime Minister, on Tuesday, April 21, said transport fares will be rationally fixed in line with the recent increase in fuel prices. He made the remarks at a press briefing on the progress of various government activities.
India’s track and field hits doping ‘high risk’ red zone
05:11 PM, 21 Apr 2026 TuesdayGlobal athletics has been shaken by a fresh anti-doping crackdown, with Athletics Integrity Unit placing India in the “extremely high-risk” category and tightening scrutiny on rising sprint powerhouse Botswana ahead of the World Athletics Championships 2027.
Meghna Bank opens DPDC bill collection booth at Satmasjid Road
05:06 PM, 21 Apr 2026 TuesdayRecently, Meghna Bank PLC has inaugurated a bill collection booth of Dhaka Power Distribution Company (DPDC) at Satmasjid Road in the capital's Dhanmondi aiming to facilitate convenient and efficient utility bill payments for customers.
BB to support businesses amid taka depreciation, Khosrul tells JS
04:47 PM, 21 Apr 2026 TuesdayFinance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Tuesday told the Jatiya Sangsad that Bangladesh Bank will extend special assistance to importers and general traders to mitigate capital strain resulting from the depreciation of the taka.
‘Gupta’ graffiti row sparks Shibir-JCD clash at Ctg City College
04:16 PM, 21 Apr 2026 TuesdayA dispute over a single word in campus graffiti spiralled into a violent clash between activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal and Islami Chhatra Shibir at Government City College Chattogram on Tuesday, leaving several people injured and forcing authorities to suspend classes and internal examinations.
5 SPs transferred in major shake-up
03:59 PM, 21 Apr 2026 TuesdayThe government has transferred five Superintendents of Police (SPs), including those of Sherpur, Natore and Khulna districts, in a routine reshuffle within the police administration.
Bonucci backs Guardiola for Italy job to oversee 'radical change'
03:55 PM, 21 Apr 2026 TuesdayLeonardo Bonucci has identified Pep Guardiola as the ideal candidate to lead a revolution for the Italy national team as the legendary defender believes the Manchester City boss is the only man capable of modernising Gli Azzurri after their third successive failed World Cup qualification campaign.
First day of SSC exams held fairly, no question leak: Milon
03:33 PM, 21 Apr 2026 TuesdayThe Education Minister, Dr ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon, has said that the first day of the SSC and equivalent examinations was held in a fair and orderly environment, with no significant incidents of cheating or irregularities.
Dhaka seeks more Japanese investment in Bangladesh
03:31 PM, 21 Apr 2026 TuesdayState Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has called for enhanced Japanese investment in key sectors including renewable energy, ICT, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, agro-processing and manufacturing.
MT Ninemia sails for Ctg with 1,00,000 tonnes crude
03:27 PM, 21 Apr 2026 TuesdayAmid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the oil tanker MT Ninemia has begun its journey to Bangladesh carrying 100,000 tonnes of crude oil from Saudi Arabia.
Scammers pose as Iran, demand crypto tolls in Hormuz
03:22 PM, 21 Apr 2026 TuesdayA maritime risk firm has warned of a growing scam targeting global shipping, with fraudsters impersonating Iranian authorities and demanding cryptocurrency payments in exchange for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel uses sexual violence to clear the West Bank
03:01 PM, 21 Apr 2026 TuesdayIsraeli soldiers and settlers are using gendered violence and sexual assault and harassment to force Palestinians from their homes in the occupied West Bank, human rights and legal experts say.
3 more deaths linked to measles symptoms in 24 hours
02:43 PM, 21 Apr 2026 TuesdayThree more people died of measles and measles-like symptoms across the country during the past 24 hours, underscoring growing concern over the spread of the disease.
Arrest warrant issued against MP Amir Hamza
02:27 PM, 21 Apr 2026 TuesdayA Sirajganj court on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant against Amir Hamza, a lawmaker for Kushtia-3 (sadar) constituency, in connection with a defamation case filed over remarks about Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku.
NICRH DD stabbed in Banani: Main accused among 5 arrested
02:16 PM, 21 Apr 2026 TuesdayFive individuals, including the main accused, have been arrested by RAB in connection with the stabbing of Dr Ahmad Hossain, Deputy Director of the National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital (NICRH), in the Banani area of the capital.
Scammers pose as Iran, demand crypto tolls in Hormuz
02:05 PM, 21 Apr 2026 TuesdayA maritime risk firm has warned of a growing scam targeting global shipping, with fraudsters impersonating Iranian authorities and demanding cryptocurrency payments in exchange for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.