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Crude-laden tanker to resume voyage to Bangladesh after Hormuz clearance
05:43 PM, 08 Apr 2026 WednesdayBangladesh's fuel supply chain is set to receive a significant boost as the "Nordic Pollux" crude oil tanker prepares to sail for Chattogram after securing clearance to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
Khalilur meets Jaishankar as Dhaka-Delhi ties show signs of thaw
05:02 PM, 08 Apr 2026 WednesdayBangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman held private discussions with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar following their formal meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Wednesday afternoon, marking a significant step towards normalising ties between the two neighbours.
RFL Best Buy opens largest showroom in Dhanmondi
04:40 PM, 08 Apr 2026 WednesdayThe country’s largest RFL Best Buy showroom has officially started its journey at Satmasjid Road in Dhanmondi-15, Dhaka.
JS may sit on Friday to clear ordinance backlog, says Chief Whip
04:36 PM, 08 Apr 2026 WednesdayJatiya Sangsad Chief Whip Md Nurul Islam has indicated that parliament may hold an extended session, potentially even on Friday, to meet the constitutional deadline for passing 133 ordinances promulgated during the interim government.
13 Western nations warn Bangladeshis against visa fraud
04:25 PM, 08 Apr 2026 WednesdayA group of 13 Western countries has jointly cautioned Bangladeshi citizens against using unauthorised agents or fraudulent means while applying for visas and other consular services, stressing strict adherence to official procedures.
When and where will Brazil play World Cup group stage matches?
04:06 PM, 08 Apr 2026 WednesdayBrazil's national team already has its path set out in the FIFA World Cup 2026, with one detail that marks its first phase: all its matches will be played on the east coast of the United States.
Internet disruption likely for 3 nights for submarine cable maintenance
03:56 PM, 08 Apr 2026 WednesdayInternet users across Bangladesh may experience temporary disruptions and slower speeds for three nights starting April 9, due to scheduled maintenance work on a submarine cable system.
Ex-DGFI director Afzal remanded afresh
03:52 PM, 08 Apr 2026 WednesdayA Dhaka court on Wednesday placed former DGFI Director Lt Col Md Afzal Naser on a four-day remand in connection with the killing of BNP activist Makbul in 2022.
AL activities remain banned as JS passes anti-terrorism bill
03:48 PM, 08 Apr 2026 WednesdayThe Jatiya Sangsad on Wednesday, April 8, passed the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill-2026, keeping the ban on the activities of Bangladesh Awami League and its all associate bodies in force.
Five get life for killing man in Mymensingh
03:44 PM, 08 Apr 2026 WednesdayA Mymensingh court on Wednesday convicted five people and sentenced them to life imprisonment for killing a man over a land dispute in 2023.
Scandal-hungry officials leave new govt red-faced
03:28 PM, 08 Apr 2026 WednesdayOnly six weeks into its tenure, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party-led government finds itself fighting an unexpected domestic fire. It is not a political uprising or an economic crisis, but rather a "headache of ego – a series of high-profile, controversial outbursts and moral scandals involving field-level administrators that have left the central government scrambling to save face.
2,839 villages still have no primary schools: Education Minister
03:18 PM, 08 Apr 2026 WednesdayEducation Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon on Wednesday told Parliament that 2,839 villages across the country still do not have any primary school.
PM eyes nationalising one women's college in all upazilas
03:17 PM, 08 Apr 2026 WednesdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday said the government is considering nationalising one women's college in each upazila as part of its efforts to expand women's education and ensure their empowerment and equal access to education.
2026 World Cup: When and where will Argentina play the group stage?
02:55 PM, 08 Apr 2026 WednesdayArgentina already knows its path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and in its case, there is one detail that makes a difference: it will play all its group stage matches in the United States.
Emergency steps taken to curb measles, Health Minister tells JS
02:40 PM, 08 Apr 2026 WednesdayHealth Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain on Wednesday informed the Jatiya Sangsad that the government has launched emergency measures to contain the measles situation.
Pen Gun in Dhaka: Secret weapon unmasked after brazen daylight shooting
02:33 PM, 08 Apr 2026 WednesdayWhat appears to be an ordinary steel pen in your pocket could be a silent killer waiting to strike. A push-button on top. A menacing pointed tip. But twist the barrel and press the button, and instead of ink, a deadly .22 calibre bullet screams out – turning an everyday writing instrument into an assassin's dream weapon.
UPDF member shot dead in Khagrachhari
02:26 PM, 08 Apr 2026 WednesdayA member of the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) was shot dead allegedly by unidentified assailants at Akbari area under sadar upazila in Khagrachhari on Wednesday morning.
Education first: Tarique outlines roadmap to 5% GDP allocation
01:30 PM, 08 Apr 2026 WednesdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman announced in the Jatiya Sangsad that the government is rolling out a massive, multi-tiered overhaul of the nation's schooling system.
Fuelling the future: PM announces mid-day meals for all primary schools
01:14 PM, 08 Apr 2026 WednesdayIn a landmark announcement poised to transform the lives of millions of young learners, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has confirmed a comprehensive plan to roll out mid-day meals in primary schools across all upazilas of Bangladesh.
EC announces schedule for women’s reserved seat election
01:09 PM, 08 Apr 2026 WednesdayThe Election Commission has announced the schedule for voting in the 50 reserved women’s seats of the 13th National Parliament.