Fuel crisis issue: Parliament rejects adjournment motion of Shafiqur

Parliament yesterday rejected the opposition leader’s adjournment motion on the fuel crisis, opting to debate the issue without suspending the session.
21 April 2026

DNCC begins excavation, cleaning of Tolarbag canal in Mirpur

Residents requested to avoid throwing garbage into canals to keep the water flow unobstructed
20 April 2026

They left for Malaysia to change their fate, then went missing in the Andaman Sea

In Cox’s Bazar’s Samity Para, families say poverty drove men onto a dangerous route
20 April 2026

‘Tough movement if transport fares rise beyond 15 paisa/km’

Bus and launch owners trying to fix fares unilaterally, Passenger Welfare Association of Bangladesh alleges
20 April 2026

Stolen public wealth will fund welfare schemes: PM

Launching the second phase of Family Card in Bogura, he says his govt will recover laundered money
20 April 2026

Bangladesh, EU initial Partnership Cooperation Agreement in Brussels

Officials say the pact marks a major elevation in bilateral ties and will pave the way for future negotiations on free trade
20 April 2026

ICT witness acknowledges Facebook photo with Avijit murder convict, denies JMB links

Says he posted the photo after the convict was released on bail
20 April 2026
20 April 2026

Kurigram grape farming success inspires farmers

Agriculture officials provide technical support and hail new example
20 April 2026

Measles vaccination drive kicks off in Chattogram

Over 10 lakh children to be immunised across district and city
20 April 2026

‘I thought I would die there’: Habiganj worker recounts 20 days under missile fire in Iran

Migrant returned home via Azerbaijan after embassy-led evacuation amid escalating violence
20 April 2026

Hajj 2026: A comprehensive guide for Bangladeshi pilgrims on sacred journey 

As hajj season begins, pilgrims are gathering in Makkah and Madina. Proper planning is essential to ensure a smooth, dignified, and Shariah-compliant pilgrimage
20 April 2026

PM launches e-bail bond system in 7 districts, opens Bogura bar association building

Tarique Rahman's daylong programme also includes several civic, health and infrastructure-related initiatives across Bogura
20 April 2026

FM seeks Iran’s approval for safe passage of Bangladeshi ship through Hormuz

Khalilur Rahman meets Iranian deputy foreign minister on the sidelines of Antalya forum in Turkey
20 April 2026

Govt launches nationwide measles-rubella vaccination drive

Around 1.8 crore children targeted as authorities respond to rising measles cases
20 April 2026

SSC, equivalent exams begin tomorrow

Examinees may enter centres from 8:30am to ease traffic and reduce congestion
20 April 2026

PM reaches home district Bogura

First visit to home district since assuming office; accompanied by Dr Zubaida Rahman
20 April 2026

Formulation process for 10th wage board for journos soon

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan yesterday told parliament that the process of forming the 10th Wage Board for journalists and media professionals will begin soon.
20 April 2026

Will invite int’l bids for energy blocks Energy minister tells JS

Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood Tuku yesterday told the parliament that there are plans to invite international bidding for oil and gas exploration blocks in the Bay of Bengal soon.
20 April 2026

‘If no fuel crisis, why long queues at pumps?’

Lawmaker Rumeen Farhana yesterday slammed the government over its stance on the fuel situation.
20 April 2026