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Dhaka, Putrajaya explore expanded trade-investment, labour partnerships
03:17 PM, 09 Apr 2026 ThursdayBangladesh and Malaysia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic ties, with both nations exploring avenues to boost bilateral trade, investment and labour cooperation during a high-level meeting in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.
‘Fuel Pass’ app trial to begin at two Dhaka filling stations
03:07 PM, 09 Apr 2026 ThursdayTo bring discipline to fuel distribution, the sale of fuel through the ‘Fuel Pass’ app is being introduced on a trial basis at two filling stations in the capital.
Man stabs 3 over standing in queue at Gaibandha pump
03:04 PM, 09 Apr 2026 ThursdayA young man stabbed three ones during an altercation over standing in a queue to refuel their vehicles at a filling station in Gaibandha's Palashbari on Thursday, April 9.
Hadi murder prime accused jailed for 10 years in arms case
02:34 PM, 09 Apr 2026 ThursdayA Dhaka court has sentenced Faisal Karim Masud, the prime accused in the Sharif Osman Hadi murder case, to 10 years’ imprisonment in an arms case. The court also ordered the arrest of the absconding accused to execute the verdict.
Schools going hybrid: 3 days in-person, 3 days online
01:17 PM, 09 Apr 2026 ThursdayThe government is planning to introduce a hybrid learning system under which students will attend classes in educational institutions three days a week and join online sessions on the remaining days, Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon said on Thursday.
ICT sentences 2 to death, 3 to life in Abu Sayeed murder case
01:02 PM, 09 Apr 2026 ThursdayThe International Crimes Tribunal on Thursday sentenced two individuals to death and three others to life imprisonment in the crime against humanity case over the murder of Abu Sayeed, a student at Begum Rokeya University and recognized as the first martyr of the 2024 mass uprising.
4 more children die with measles symptoms in Rajshahi
12:47 PM, 09 Apr 2026 ThursdayFour children have died showing symptoms of measles, while 27 new patients were admitted to Rajshahi Medical College and Hospital in the past 24 hours. So far, a total of 50 children have died with measles-like symptoms.
Trump threatens ‘bigger, better, stronger’ strikes if Iran deal collapses
12:29 PM, 09 Apr 2026 ThursdayUS President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could launch “bigger, better, and stronger” strikes if a deal with Iran fails, as a fragile two-week ceasefire takes hold.
Abu Sayeed murder: Six at ICT as BTV prepares live verdict coverage
12:16 PM, 09 Apr 2026 ThursdayThe International Crimes Tribunal is set to announce its verdict on Thursday in the crime against humanity case concerning the murder of Abu Sayeed, a student at Begum Rokeya University and recognised as the first martyr of the 2024 mass uprising.
‘Good news’ on CHT Accord to come soon: Minister
12:01 PM, 09 Apr 2026 ThursdayMinister for Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Dipen Dewan has said the government will deliver “good news” soon regarding the implementation of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Accord.
Dedicated wings for int’l security, cross-border rivers, culture, others
11:53 AM, 09 Apr 2026 ThursdayThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs has undertaken a set of major initiatives aimed at making the country’s diplomatic engagement more dynamic and result-oriented, with a renewed focus on safeguarding national interests under a ‘Bangladesh First’ policy.
Former MP Safura Begum Rumi arrested
11:44 AM, 09 Apr 2026 ThursdayThe Detective Branch (DB) of Lalmonirhat Police has arrested Safura Begum Rumi, former member of parliament from a reserved seat for women representing the Awami League, whose activities remain banned.
BAJUS slashes gold prices; 22-carat hits Tk 247,977
11:23 AM, 09 Apr 2026 ThursdayGold prices in the country have fallen, with the highest-quality 22-carat gold dropping by Tk 4,432 per bhori (11.664 grams) to Tk 247,977 per bhori.
24 BGB platoons deployed for Bogura-6, Sherpur-3 polls
10:41 AM, 09 Apr 2026 ThursdayVoting is underway in the by-election for the Bogura-6 (Sadar) constituency and the postponed election in Sherpur-3. To ensure that the elections are conducted freely, fairly, and peacefully, a total of 24 BGB platoons have been deployed across the two constituencies.
Pakistan declares 2-day Islamabad holiday ahead of Iran-US talks
10:28 AM, 09 Apr 2026 ThursdayPakistan has declared two days of local holidays in the capital at short notice from Thursday, authorities said, ahead of talks between the United States and Iran due to take place in Islamabad.
Israeli strikes across Lebanon kill 254 after Iran-US ceasefire
09:54 AM, 09 Apr 2026 ThursdayIsraeli strikes have hit several dense commercial and residential areas in central Beirut without warning, killing hundreds of people and wounding more than 1,000 others, hours after a ceasefire was announced in the United States-Israeli war on Iran.
Voting underway in Bogura-6, Sherpur-3 constituencies
08:59 AM, 09 Apr 2026 ThursdayVoting is underway in the by-election to the Bogura-6 (Sadar) constituency and the postponed election in Sherpur-3. Polling began at 7:30am on Thursday (April 9) in the two constituencies and will continue until 4:30pm.
Biman flight aborts takeoff after passenger falls critically ill
08:33 AM, 09 Apr 2026 ThursdayA Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight bound for Chennai returned from the runway just seconds before takeoff after a passenger on board suddenly fell seriously ill.
Delhi to consider Dhaka’s request for increased diesel, fertiliser supply ‘favourably’
09:55 PM, 08 Apr 2026 WednesdayBangladesh on Wednesday, April 8, thanked the Indian government for the recent supply of diesel and requested an increased volume of diesel and fertiliser supply to Bangladesh.
Israel carries out most violent strikes on Beirut
09:21 PM, 08 Apr 2026 WednesdayLebanon's government said Wednesday Israeli strikes killed dozens and wounded hundreds across the country, with the capital Beirut hit by the most violent bombardment since the start of the war with Hezbollah.