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Four special assistants to prime minister appointed

The government has appointed four special assistants to the prime minister on a contractual basis, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration yesterday.
3 April 2026, 03:10 AM

31 state-owned industrial units currently running at loss

Industries Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir yesterday told the parliament that a total of 31 state-owned enterprises under the industries ministry are currently operating at loss.
3 April 2026, 02:37 AM

PM expresses solidarity with UAE amid ME conflict

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has conveyed Bangladesh’s firm solidarity with the UAE government and brotherly people in the context of the ongoing war in the Middle East.
3 April 2026, 02:03 AM

Two children die at Cox’s Bazar hospital with measles-like symptoms

Authorities probe deaths amid surge in suspected cases; not all infections lab-confirmed
3 April 2026, 01:13 AM

Bangladesh Army chief honoured by US state of Georgia for UN peacekeeping contributions

General Waker-Uz-Zaman receives special resolution from Georgia governor during state senate session
3 April 2026, 00:40 AM

Defamation case against Amir Hamza

A defamation case was filed in Sirajganj yesterday against MP Mufti Amir Hamza over alleged derogatory remarks about Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku.
3 April 2026, 00:35 AM

Citing personal reasons, two assistant attorneys general resign

Resignation submitted through attorney general’s office
2 April 2026, 21:52 PM

Teacher accused of humiliating class 2 student with forced haircut in Gazipur

Child’s family says he was later expelled from the school in an act of retaliation after they sought UNO's intervention
2 April 2026, 21:38 PM

Cabinet meeting at parliament tonight may focus on electricity, austerity measures

Discussions may include work from home, online classes and other steps to cut electricity and energy use
2 April 2026, 20:41 PM

One-day special train from Sylhet to Dhaka tomorrow to ease disruption

‘Balance Express’ to run following Wednesday’s derailment of oil wagons in Habiganj
2 April 2026, 20:39 PM

Rail link between Sylhet and rest of the country restored after 18 hours

Derailed oil tanker wagons removed from the tracks near Montola Railway Station in Habiganj
2 April 2026, 16:48 PM

Dhaka backs peaceful resolution to Middle East conflict, offers support to Kuwait

State minister highlights Bangladesh’s diplomatic position while also pushing for stronger economic and strategic cooperation with Kuwait
2 April 2026, 16:16 PM

DSCC eyes visible improvements in Dhaka South in coming months

Administrator Md Abdus Salam outlines key projects to improve civic services and environmental sustainability
2 April 2026, 15:58 PM

12kg LPG cylinder price jumps by Tk 387

Each cylinder will now cost Tk 1,728; new rates will take effect immediately, BERC says
2 April 2026, 15:48 PM
2 April 2026, 15:22 PM

Suspected measles claims another life at RMCH

Hospital reports 20 new cases in last 24 hours
2 April 2026, 15:11 PM

HC petition seeks halt to in-person classes in measles-hit areas

Seeks directive for submission of a comprehensive report detailing the outbreak
2 April 2026, 15:02 PM
2 April 2026, 14:52 PM

Ceiling plaster fall sparks fear at JnU; several students attend class wearing helmets

Authorities to identify and renovate the risky areas, chief engineer says
2 April 2026, 14:14 PM

Probe committee formed as oil train derailment cripples Sylhet rail links

Schedules of intercity trains, including Udayan, Upaban, and Kalni Express, have been cancelled
2 April 2026, 13:33 PM