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Country has 19.2 lakh tonnes of food grains

Bangladesh currently has 19.2 lakh tonnes of food grains available, stored in government warehouses, including 15.79 lakh tonnes of rice and 3.39 lakh tonnes of wheat, State Minister for Food Md Abdul Bari told parliament yesterday.
6 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Abolishing Rab a govt decision

Newly appointed Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) Director General Ahsan Habib Palash yesterday said any decision on abolishing, renaming or restructuring the elite force rests with the government.
6 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Fuel shortage halts Barishal trawlers, leaves fishers idle

Thousands of fishermen across Barishal division have been passing idle days and suffering financial losses as most fishing trawlers are left anchored at docks amid the ongoing fuel shortage.
6 April 2026, 00:00 AM

PM seeks support of all faiths for prosperous country

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday sought cooperation from people of all religions to build a happy, prosperous and better Bangladesh.
5 April 2026, 23:23 PM

Khalilur denies ‘secret deal’ with US, clarifies Russian oil waiver issue

Foreign minister says Bangladesh remains free to seek the cheapest energy sources, but US restrictions mean a waiver would be needed for Russian oil
5 April 2026, 23:08 PM
5 April 2026, 21:34 PM

Labour minister vows end of syndicate for Malaysia jobs

Promises opportunities in Gulf and Japan, says 1.5 crore Bangladeshis work in 176 countries
5 April 2026, 19:30 PM

Elephant calf found in Bandarban was stoned to death

Post mortem finds evidence of brain hemorrhage, case delayed due to jurisdiction confusion
5 April 2026, 18:08 PM

Drone seized for unauthorised use around Dhaka airport

CAAB warns of legal action as device captured while filming SAFF U-20 team’s arrival
5 April 2026, 16:32 PM

PM Tarique urges interfaith unity to build ‘better Bangladesh’ on Easter

Premier calls for cooperation across religions; considers community demands at greeting event
5 April 2026, 16:30 PM

Future of Rab lies with government, not battalion, says new DG

Rab chief emphasises reform through performance, cites recent operations and arrest data
5 April 2026, 16:26 PM

Fuel supply relief brings irrigation back on track in Jamalpur

Govt-led diesel distribution revives idle pumps, eases farmers’ worries over Boro cultivation
5 April 2026, 15:56 PM

Shops, malls to stay open till 7pm nationwide

Government extends hours by one hour following talks with traders, stakeholders
5 April 2026, 15:39 PM

US Ambassador Christensen calls on PM Tarique

Envoy hands over photographs and White House replica during meeting at Secretariat
5 April 2026, 15:13 PM

Mountaineer Babar Ali targets Makalu as his next 8,000m challenge

Bangladeshi climber targets world’s fifth-highest peak as part of mission to conquer all 14 eight-thousanders
5 April 2026, 14:36 PM

DMP continues drive to reclaim encroached footpaths, roads for fifth day

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) drive to reclaim encroached footpaths and roads is continuing for fifth consecutive day today
5 April 2026, 14:15 PM

Govt renames Pahela Baishakh procession as ‘Baishakhi Shobhajatra’

Aims to end naming debate and promote unity through inclusive celebrations
5 April 2026, 14:09 PM

Two more suspected measles deaths push RMCH toll to 40 this year

Fourteen new admissions and 36 discharges in the last 24 hours, with 125 patients currently undergoing treatment
5 April 2026, 13:25 PM

Emergency measles vaccination begins in 30 upazilas

Drive targets over 13.23 lakh children as suspected measles deaths reach 98 nationwide
5 April 2026, 12:26 PM

How religion is finding space in today’s Bangladeshi cinema

Recent Eid releases show faith as part of everyday life -- complex, personal, and often contradictory
5 April 2026, 12:04 PM