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US trade deal hinders energy sovereignty: Debapriya
06:14 PM, 18 Apr 2026 SaturdayEconomist and Distinguished Fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya, has claimed that the trade agreement signed by the interim government with the United States undermines Bangladesh's energy sovereignty.
Lightning kills 5 farmers in Sunamganj
05:57 PM, 18 Apr 2026 SaturdayFive farmers were killed in separate incidents of lightning strikes in Tahirpur, Jamalganj, Dharmapasha and Dirai upazilas of Sunamganj on Saturday, April 18.
Cop ‘kills self’ with own gun in Khulna
05:29 PM, 18 Apr 2026 SaturdayA police constable reportedly committed suicide by allegedly shooting himself while on duty at Khulna Railway Police Lines in Khulna in the early hours of Saturday, April 18.
Tarique says Fatema now ‘a member of the family’
05:27 PM, 18 Apr 2026 SaturdayFrom the margins of a struggling rural life to the inner circle of one of Bangladesh’s most prominent political families, Fatema Begum’s journey reads like a quiet, steadfast chronicle of loyalty.
Connection shouldn’t decide healthcare, Tarique calls for equal treatment for all
05:01 PM, 18 Apr 2026 SaturdayA story shared by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at a national health conference on Saturday has quietly laid bare a deeper truth about Bangladesh’s healthcare system: access still too often depends on who you know.
Eight flights carrying 3,000 Hajj pilgrims reach Saudi
04:33 PM, 18 Apr 2026 SaturdayEight flights carrying around 3,000 Hajj pilgrims left Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka, for Saudi Arabia till Saturday afternoon, April 18.
Saudi sack head coach two months before World Cup
03:30 PM, 18 Apr 2026 SaturdaySaudi Arabia fired head coach Hervé Renard on Friday, less than two months before the World Cup.
HSC exams pushed back nearly a month, new start date July 2
03:22 PM, 18 Apr 2026 SaturdayThe Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations have been postponed, with the new schedule now set to begin on July 2 instead of the earlier June 7 date.
Sarfaraz named Pakistan head coach for Bangladesh Test tour
02:58 PM, 18 Apr 2026 SaturdayThe Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh, with Shan Masood set to continue leading the side in fixtures that form part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27.
Trump warns US will take Iran’s uranium ‘one way or another’
02:47 PM, 18 Apr 2026 SaturdayDonald Trump has said the United States will secure Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium “one way or another,” warning that failure of ongoing negotiations could lead to a more “unfriendly” approach.
Iran shuts down Hormuz again, rejects Trump’s claims
02:29 PM, 18 Apr 2026 SaturdayIran has reaffirmed that the Strait of Hormuz remains under the strict control of its armed forces, dismissing claims by Donald Trump that the vital shipping route is fully open.
Tarique eyes ‘NHS’ for Bangladesh, pledges 1,00,000 jobs, 5% GDP for health
02:29 PM, 18 Apr 2026 SaturdayOutlining plans to raise health sector allocation to 5 per cent of GDP, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday urged physicians working at the grassroots to lead efforts to build an accessible, affordable, effective and humane healthcare system.
Kitchen ‘ticking time bombs’: Gas cylinder risks grow as oversight lags
02:13 PM, 18 Apr 2026 SaturdayGas cylinders used for everyday cooking are increasingly turning kitchens across Bangladesh into “ticking time bombs,” as a rise in explosions and fires exposes serious gaps in safety awareness, equipment quality and regulatory oversight.
Cut the praise, Mr Minister, PM quips at health minister
01:24 PM, 18 Apr 2026 SaturdayA routine government event turned unexpectedly lively when Prime Minister Tarique Rahman gently cut short a stream of praise from Health Minister Sardar Mohammad Sakhawat Hossain, drawing laughter and applause from a packed auditorium.
‘Banalata Express’ smashes records, storms North American box office
01:02 PM, 18 Apr 2026 SaturdayBangladeshi cinema has a new overseas champion. Banolata Express has delivered a blockbuster run in North America, overtaking the long-standing benchmark set by Hawa in only two weeks and signalling a powerful global surge for Bengali films.
Oil slumps, stocks rally after Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz
12:31 PM, 18 Apr 2026 SaturdayOil prices tumbled Friday after Iranian officials said they would allow commercial traffic to resume in the Strait of Hormuz, lifting equity markets in Europe and New York, where major indices hit new records.
'Banglar Joyjatra' fails to cross Hormuz
12:23 PM, 18 Apr 2026 SaturdayBangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) vessel MV Banglar Joyjatra has once again been unable to cross the Strait of Hormuz after failing to secure transit clearance from Iranian authorities, forcing the ship to return to a previously designated safe anchorage in the Persian Gulf.
Language preparation fuels Bangladeshi’s Japan dream
12:16 PM, 18 Apr 2026 SaturdayJapan, one of the world’s largest economies, is facing a growing demand for skilled workers. For many young Bangladeshis, that demand has opened up a pathway to a disciplined and advanced society they have long admired. But the door does not open easily. It begins with language, patience, and preparation.
Pakistan, Australia to play in Bangladesh
12:05 PM, 18 Apr 2026 SaturdayBangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed the schedules for two upcoming home series on Friday, confirming a two-match Test series against Pakistan in May followed by a six-match white-ball series against Australia in June.
Blockade of Iranian ports to continue without deal, says Trump
11:30 AM, 18 Apr 2026 SaturdayPresident Donald Trump said late Friday he planned to maintain a US blockade of Iranian ports if a peace deal with Tehran is not reached, adding that he may not extend the ceasefire after its expiration.