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Govt has no intention of controlling media: Yeaser Chy
08:53 PM, 20 Apr 2026 MondayState Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yeaser Khan Choudhury on Monday said the government has no intention of controlling the media, assuring that the media will continue to function independently in the country.
People’s development is our top priority, says Prime Minister
07:56 PM, 20 Apr 2026 MondayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday reaffirmed that the government’s foremost priority is the development and welfare of the people, pledging transparency and accountability in all aspects of governance.
11-party finalises candidates: Jamaat gets 8, allies 3, July martyr’s mother 1
06:51 PM, 20 Apr 2026 MondayThe Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party electoral alliance has finalised its candidates for the reserved women’s seats in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad.
Bangladesh beat New Zealand to level ODI series 1–1
06:40 PM, 20 Apr 2026 MondayBangladesh delivered a commanding all-round performance to defeat New Zealand by six wickets in Mirpur on Monday, levelling the three-match ODI series at 1–1 with 87 balls remaining.
British universities paid security firm to ‘spy’ on pro-Palestine students
06:28 PM, 20 Apr 2026 MondayA joint investigation has alleged that 12 British universities engaged a private intelligence consultancy led by former military officials to monitor student activism and campus protest movements, including pro-Palestine demonstrations.
Inflation may reach 13.5% if fuel crisis persists
06:22 PM, 20 Apr 2026 MondayPrice adjustments at the consumer level should reflect actual cost increases. Transport fares, for instance, should not rise disproportionately to diesel prices.
AI may be used in recruiting principal, head teacher: Minister
05:56 PM, 20 Apr 2026 MondayEducation Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon has said that the viva (oral) examination for the recruitment of principals, vice-principals, head teachers, and assistant head teachers in non-government educational institutions may be conducted using artificial intelligence (AI).
Govt forms committee to oversee social security programmes
05:38 PM, 20 Apr 2026 MondayThe government has formed a 14-member Cabinet Committee on Social Security Programmes to oversee, evaluate and determine budget allocations for key welfare initiatives.
Iran rules out talks with US for now
05:29 PM, 20 Apr 2026 MondayIran has said it has no plans to engage in a fresh round of negotiations with the United States, casting uncertainty over Pakistan’s efforts to host renewed talks between the two sides as a fragile ceasefire nears its expiry.
SSC results to be published before 60-day deadline
05:07 PM, 20 Apr 2026 MondayThe results of this year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations are likely to be published before the mandatory 60-day deadline, Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon said on Monday.
Rana’s fiery five-for skittles New Zealand for 198
04:59 PM, 20 Apr 2026 MondayRight-arm pacer Nahid Rana produced a blistering spell of raw pace to claim five wickets and bowl the New Zealand national cricket team out for 198, setting the Bangladesh national cricket team a 199-run target in the second ODI at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Monday.
Remittance inflow crosses $2.12b in first 19 days of April
04:52 PM, 20 Apr 2026 MondayBangladesh has recorded more than $2.12 billion in remittance inflows during the first 19 days of April, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank, reflecting continued strength in expatriate earnings.
Nahid joins Mustafizur with historic five-wicket haul
04:32 PM, 20 Apr 2026 MondayBangladesh fast bowler Nahid Rana delivered a match-defining performance against New Zealand, claiming a five-wicket haul to help restrict the visitors to 198 runs in an ODI encounter.
Myanmar outlaws sanitary pads to starve rebels of medical supplies
04:13 PM, 20 Apr 2026 MondayMyanmar’s military regime has expanded restrictions on the distribution of menstrual products, claiming they are being diverted to support wounded resistance fighters, according to local activists.
Mansura BNP’s youngest reserved seat candidate
04:01 PM, 20 Apr 2026 MondayThe Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) announced 36 candidates for the reserved women’s seats in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad on Monday.
BNP nominates two indigenous women for reserved JS seats
03:55 PM, 20 Apr 2026 MondayThe Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has nominated two women from indigenous communities – Anna Minj and Madhabi Marma – for seats reserved for women in the Jatiya Sangsad.
Oil spikes 7% as US–Iran strain deepens
03:19 PM, 20 Apr 2026 MondayOil prices have risen sharply following attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and conflicting messages about the prospect of renewed negotiations between the United States and Iran.
Load shedding disrupts SSC prep as exams begin Tuesday
03:10 PM, 20 Apr 2026 MondayThe Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations for 2026 are set to begin nationwide on Tuesday, with millions of students participating. However, frequent power outages ahead of the exams have caused severe hardship for both candidates and their parents.
Iran launches drone strikes on US warship after vessel seizure
02:37 PM, 20 Apr 2026 MondayIranian forces have launched drone strikes targeting multiple United States vessels in the Gulf of Oman, escalating tensions after US forces seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, according to Iranian media.
Powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake jolts Japan, tsunami alert issued
02:36 PM, 20 Apr 2026 MondayA 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan Monday, Japan's Meteorological Agency (JMA) said, issuing a tsunami warning for waves up to three metres (10 feet).