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BFSA uncovers high trans fat levels in food, cooking oil despite laws
01:51 PM, 20 Apr 2026 MondayDespite regulations to control harmful trans fatty acids in food, the overall market situation remains alarming, said the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA).
BNP announces 36 nominees for women’s reserved seats in JS
12:52 PM, 20 Apr 2026 MondayThe Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has published the final list of nominees for the reserved women’s seats in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad.
Iran likely to pull out of Islamabad talks over US ship seizure
12:48 PM, 20 Apr 2026 MondayIran is likely to pull out of planned talks with the United States in Islamabad as tensions surge following Washington’s seizure of an Iranian-flagged vessel and the continued blockade of Iranian ports.
Bogura becomes 13th city corporation on municipality’s 150th anniversary
12:30 PM, 20 Apr 2026 MondayThe northern district town of Bogura has officially been upgraded to a city corporation, marking a major administrative milestone on the 150th anniversary of its municipality. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated Bogura City Corporation by unveiling a plaque at the municipal building around 12 noon on Monday.
Fresh protocol for ministers’ foreign, domestic tours
12:14 PM, 20 Apr 2026 MondayThe government has issued a revised set of instructions outlining the protocol to be followed by ministers, state ministers and deputy ministers during official foreign travel, domestic visits, and movements through airports, railway stations and upazilas.
Writ petition challenges repeal of SC Secretariat ordinance
12:09 PM, 20 Apr 2026 MondayA writ petition has been filed with the High Court challenging the legality of repealing the ordinance by the interim government to establish an independent secretariat for the Supreme Court.
Industries ready to pay higher prices, want fuel supply guarantee
11:42 AM, 20 Apr 2026 MondayBusiness leaders across Bangladesh have expressed deep concern following the government's decision to raise fuel prices, warning that the move will escalate production and transportation costs, squeeze export margins and intensify inflationary pressures on households.
PM reaches Bogura on his first visit since assuming office
11:14 AM, 20 Apr 2026 MondayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman reached his home district of Bogura for the first time since assuming office. He reached the Bogura Circuit House by road at 9:58 am on Monday (April 20).
Couple’s charred bodies recovered after fire at Dinajpur house
10:45 AM, 20 Apr 2026 MondayThe charred bodies of a couple were recovered by police and the fire service following a fire at their house in Suihari Ashrampara in Dinajpur.
Iran has ‘currently no plans’ to join talks with US: state media
10:19 AM, 20 Apr 2026 MondayIran is not currently planning to attend talks with the United States, state media said, after President Donald Trump ordered US negotiators to travel to Pakistan on Monday, just days before a ceasefire in the Middle East expires.
Launch owners seek up to 42% fare hike after diesel price jump
09:39 AM, 20 Apr 2026 MondayFuel prices in the country have increased by Tk 15 to Tk 20 per litre. In this context, bus owners as well as launch owners have proposed fare hikes to the government.
Tarique leaves for Bogura on maiden visit as PM
08:51 AM, 20 Apr 2026 MondayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman left Dhaka on Monday morning for his home district Bogura on his maiden visit since he assumed office as head of the government following the 13th parliamentary elections on February 12.
Father kills seven of his children in mass shooting in US
08:39 AM, 20 Apr 2026 MondayA gunman in the southern US state of Louisiana killed eight children, including seven of his own, and shot two other people before being killed by police, authorities have said.
Iran says no talks with US under naval blockade
09:44 PM, 19 Apr 2026 SundayIran has not yet made any decision to dispatch a negotiating delegation to Islamabad, stressing that no talks will take place as long as the US naval blockade remains in effect.
Van Dijk scores 100th-minute winner as Liverpool beat Everton
09:38 PM, 19 Apr 2026 SundayVirgil van Dijk scored a dramatic 100th-minute winner as Liverpool won the first Premier League Merseyside derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Spain urges EU to end association deal with Israel
09:26 PM, 19 Apr 2026 SundaySpain will ask the European Union to end its association agreement with Israel over alleged violations of international law, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Sunday.
Jatri Kalyan Samity proposes bus fare hike by 15 paisa per km
08:56 PM, 19 Apr 2026 SundayBangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity, a passenger welfare body, on Sunday, April 19, has proposed raising bus fares by 15 paisa per kilometre.
US negotiators to travel to Islamabad Monday for Iran talks: Trump
08:08 PM, 19 Apr 2026 SundayPresident Donald Trump has announced that US negotiators will travel to the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, on Monday for talks aimed at ending the US-Israel war on Iran.
Expats send remittances of $1.96b in 18 days of April
07:39 PM, 19 Apr 2026 SundayBangladesh’s remittance inflow reached $1.96 billion in the first 18 days of April, showing a continued upward trend and is projected to surpass $3.0 billion by the end of the month. According to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank (BB), expatriates sent $1.96 billion during April 1–18, compared to $1.69 billion during the same period last year.
Transport owners, govt sit to determine bus fares
07:00 PM, 19 Apr 2026 SundayAmid a global energy crisis, fuel prices in Bangladesh reached a historic high on Saturday night (April 18). In a government notification, new fuel prices were announced.