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UPDF leader shot dead in Rangamati
12:19 PM, 17 Apr 2026 FridayA United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) leader was killed, and his two sisters were injured in a gun attack on their house in Kutukchhari area under Sadar upazila of Rangamati on Friday morning.
Vegetable prices rise; chicken prices ease in Dhaka's kitchen market
11:36 AM, 17 Apr 2026 FridayPrices of most vegetables in Dhaka’s kitchen markets have remained above Tk 80 per kilogram, putting continued pressure on low and lower-middle-income households.
Bangladesh to bowl first in ODI series opener against New Zealand
10:44 AM, 17 Apr 2026 FridayBangladesh will bowl first after losing the toss against New Zealand national cricket team in the opening match of their home series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday.
Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman dies
10:05 AM, 17 Apr 2026 FridayCommerce Ministry Secretary Mahbubur Rahman passed away while undergoing treatment at a hospital in the capital on Friday morning.
Missing child found dead in Manikganj, 2 lynched
09:32 AM, 17 Apr 2026 FridayTwo people were killed in a lynch-mob attack in Sadar upazila of Manikganj on Thursday night after the body of an eight-year-old girl, who had gone missing, was recovered.
Israel–Lebanon 10-day ceasefire comes into effect
08:35 AM, 17 Apr 2026 FridayA 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has taken effect, temporarily halting cross-border hostilities involving Hezbollah, though concerns persist over the durability of the agreement.
US ‘very close’ to deal with Iran, says Trump
07:59 AM, 17 Apr 2026 FridayThe United States is on the verge of reaching a comprehensive agreement with Iran, President Donald Trump has said, signaling a potential breakthrough in efforts to ease regional tensions.
No date fixed yet for 2nd round of US-Iran talks: Pakistan
09:57 PM, 16 Apr 2026 Thursday“There are no dates yet,” Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi told reporters Thursday.
Ronaldo, Portugal eye World Cup push in Group K
09:45 PM, 16 Apr 2026 ThursdayCristiano Ronaldo is set for what could be his final World Cup campaign as Portugal headline Group K alongside Colombia, Uzbekistan and Congo.
Private car falls into river from ferry in N'ganj
09:29 PM, 16 Apr 2026 ThursdayA private car fell into the Shitalakshya River from a ferry in Narayanganj on Thursday afternoon, April 16.
July Charter: 11-party alliance announces 15-day programme
08:34 PM, 16 Apr 2026 ThursdayAn 11-party opposition alliance led by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Thursday announced a series of protest programmes across the country from April 18 to May 2 to press for implementation of the July Charter reforms in line with the referendum.
Don’t be worried, exercise austerity amid Middle East crisis: PM
07:16 PM, 16 Apr 2026 ThursdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday, April 16, assured the country’s people not to worry over the global crisis caused by the Middle East war but urged them to exercise restraint and avoid extravagance in state functions and family spending.
PM confers 'Independence Award' on Khaleda, others
06:23 PM, 16 Apr 2026 ThursdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday, April 16, conferred the Independence Award (Swadhinata Padak)-2026 on 15 distinguished persons, including former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, and five institutions in recognition of their outstanding contributions to respective fields at the national level.
Bangladesh eyes 16 new labour markets to cut migration risks
06:08 PM, 16 Apr 2026 ThursdayThe Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment has moved to open new doors for migrant workers, sending draft memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to at least 16 countries across Asia, Europe and Africa.
Mercenarism and the relevant insufficient international regulatory instruments
05:49 PM, 16 Apr 2026 ThursdayMercenarism remains widespread in modern conflicts, often operating through private military and security companies (PMCs). These actors undermine sovereignty, human rights, and peace while pursuing profit through combat, security, and intelligence roles. Existing international conventions are weak, poorly ratified, and lack clear definitions and accountability mechanisms. This allows states to use mercenaries covertly. As PMCs evolve, they represent a growing, legitimised form of mercenarism, posing serious long-term threats to global security and human rights, writes Muhammad Muzahidul Islam.
US-Iran talks show signs of progress amid blockade
05:42 PM, 16 Apr 2026 ThursdayDiscussions over a new round of face-to-face talks between the US and Iran are ongoing, the White House said on Tuesday, even as Washington has fully enforced a blockade on Iranian ports.
Abdullah Abu Sayeed meets PM
05:22 PM, 16 Apr 2026 ThursdayIn a meeting that brought together two figures from different spheres of national life, educationist and cultural organiser Abdullah Abu Sayeed paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday.
Chief Whip recites poem for PM in JS, leaves out poet
04:54 PM, 16 Apr 2026 ThursdayFor a few minutes on Thursday, the usual rhythms of speeches and parliamentary procedure gave way to something softer inside the Jatiya Sangsad chamber.
‘Roid’ heads to US spotlight ahead of Eid release
04:26 PM, 16 Apr 2026 ThursdayBangladeshi cinema is set for another international moment as Roid, the much-anticipated new film by Mezbaur Rahman Suman, gears up to shine on the global stage before hitting local theatres.
Muslims feel targeted as millions lose voting rights in West Bengal
04:21 PM, 16 Apr 2026 ThursdayThe Election Commission of India (ECI) this month revised its electoral rolls through special intensive revision (SIR), a controversial exercise India’s election authorities have conducted in more than a dozen states and federally-governed territories so far.