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Govt orders spending cuts across 9 sectors amid West Asia war
01:38 PM, 13 Apr 2026 MondayThe government has issued a circular directing ministries and departments to reduce operating expenditure across nine key areas, as authorities move to manage fiscal pressure stemming from ongoing tensions and conflict in the Middle East.
Iran forces US Navy destroyers to retreat from Strait of Hormuz
01:19 PM, 13 Apr 2026 MondayA high-stakes US Navy attempt to sail two guided-missile destroyers through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday ended in a humiliating retreat after Iranian forces intercepted the vessels and issued a 30-minute ultimatum to turn back.
US-Israel to ‘flee empty-handed’, says IRGC, taunts Trump threat ‘ridiculous’
01:01 PM, 13 Apr 2026 MondayIn a blistering rhetoric that sent shockwaves through regional capitals, Brigadier General Esmaeil Qaani, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force, declared that the United States and the "Zionist regime" will be forced to withdraw from West Asia "without any achievements", humiliated by the integrated resistance front.
Petition seeks probe into Yunus over alleged vaccine fund corruption
12:56 PM, 13 Apr 2026 MondayAn application has been submitted to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) seeking an investigation into alleged embezzlement, irregularities, and corruption in the procurement of vaccines and syringes for measles and other diseases, and requesting action against former Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, former Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum, and others concerned.
LPG supply under pressure despite stable April outlook
12:17 PM, 13 Apr 2026 MondayBangladesh’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market is facing mounting pressure as global supply disruptions and rising freight costs threaten to squeeze availability from May, even though supply remains stable for now.
Hormuz halt: US military triggers Iranian port blockade
12:09 PM, 13 Apr 2026 MondayThe US military announced it will begin a blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas on Monday, tempering President Donald Trump's earlier vow to entirely block the strategic Strait of Hormuz, as early reports indicated that ships had stopped crossing the waterway.
FIFA rejects Iran’s request to relocate WC matches from US to Mexico
11:46 AM, 13 Apr 2026 MondayFIFA has turned down Iran’s request to relocate its World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico, citing logistical impediments, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirms.
Telenor boss meets PM
11:19 AM, 13 Apr 2026 MondayA high-level delegation from Norway-based Telenor Group, led by President and Chief Executive Officer Benedicte Schilbred Fasmer, called on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Cabinet Division on Monday to explore opportunities for expanded telecommunications investment and digital infrastructure development in Bangladesh.
Another child dies with measles-like symptoms at RMCH
11:15 AM, 13 Apr 2026 MondayAnother child died on Monday at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) with symptoms consistent with measles.
CKDU hospital extortion case: Ex-Juba Dal leader among 7 arrested
10:36 AM, 13 Apr 2026 MondayMembers of law enforcement have arrested former Jubo Dal leader Moyeen Uddin Moyeen and six of his associates in connection with an extortion case targeting the Centre for Kidney Diseases and Urology (CKDU) Hospital in Shyamoli, Dhaka.
Focus on being a ‘great Pope, not a politician,’ Trump slams Leo XIV
10:16 AM, 13 Apr 2026 MondayUS President Donald Trump has published a lengthy social media post criticising Pope Leo XIV, calling him “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy,” and suggested that he should focus on being a great Pope, not a politician.
Hilsa becomes a luxury as 1kg soars to Tk 4,500
09:40 AM, 13 Apr 2026 MondayWith just one day left until Pahela Baishakh, many people are eager to include hilsa fish with panta rice (fermented rice) on their menu, even though it is not an age-old Bengali tradition. The excitement surrounding hilsa during the Bengali New Year is hard to miss. However, the reality is quite different.
Netanyahu appoints new Mossad chief
08:35 AM, 13 Apr 2026 MondayIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday formally appointed a new chief of the country’s foreign intelligence agency, the Mossad.
Oil prices top $103 as Trump announces naval blockade of Iran
08:18 AM, 13 Apr 2026 MondayOil prices have risen sharply following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a naval blockade of Iran. Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose more than 8 percent on Sunday to top $103 a barrel.
Islami Bank MD sent on mandatory leave
10:03 PM, 12 Apr 2026 SundayThe Board of Directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has decided to send its Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Md Omar Faruk Khan, on a one-and-a-half-month mandatory leave.
Ex-Speaker Shirin Sharmin released on bail
09:43 PM, 12 Apr 2026 SundayFormer Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad and Awami League Presidium Member Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury has been released from prison on bail.
PM orders best services for Hajj pilgrims, steps to ease hardships
08:41 PM, 12 Apr 2026 SundayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday directed the authorities concerned to ensure the best possible services for Hajj pilgrims this year.
Trump says US to blockade Hormuz immediately
07:37 PM, 12 Apr 2026 SundayUS President Donald Trump said the US Navy would immediately start blockading the strait of Hormuz and would also interdict every vessel in international waters that had paid a toll to Iran. In a lengthy Truth Social post, he said the US is going to start “BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz”.
Alex Group leader Emon hacked to death in Mohammadpur gang war
06:53 PM, 12 Apr 2026 SundayEmon, alias Alex Emon, the feared head of the Alex Group, was hacked to death in a vicious attack that has sent shockwaves through the capital.
Former law minister Shafique Ahmed dies
06:34 PM, 12 Apr 2026 SundayFormer Law Minister and senior Supreme Court lawyer Barrister Shafique Ahmed has passed away at the age of 88.