If we remain united, no force can defeat us: Fakhrul

Indian envoy highlights shared ties and diversity at Dhakeshwari temple
4 April 2026

Jamaat’s 'note of dissent' in the definition of Freedom Fighter

Interim government issued ordinances between August 2024 and February 2026
4 April 2026

Bangladesh to import 100,000 tonnes diesel from Kazakhstan

Last week, the govt also approved import of another one lakh tonnes of diesel from ExxonMobil Kazakhstan Inc
4 April 2026

Madrasa teacher detained for caning 7-year-old

Victim left in a bloody state, detainee will be shown arrested, police say
4 April 2026

Human Rights Commission may become defunct

Committee recommends against ratifying ordinance giving it more authority
4 April 2026

Three children die with measles-like symptoms in Kushtia in 24 hours

Over 300 children admitted to district hospitals as cases rise
4 April 2026

When authority legitimises abuse

MP Amir Hamza’s comments are more than body-shaming, they are sexist
4 April 2026

Zonayed Saki steps down as Ganosamhati Andolon chief coordinator

Dewan Abdur Rashid Nilu named acting chief; minister cites need to separate party and government roles
4 April 2026
4 April 2026

8 new measles cases confirmed in Sylhet division in 24 hours

Children with measles-like symptoms rise in Gazipur hospital; no deaths reported
4 April 2026

Emergency measles vaccination drive begins in 30 upazilas tomorrow

All children aged six to 59 months to be covered
4 April 2026

Two-day AI-focused Young Scientist Congress begins in Dhaka

Establishment of a national AI institute has been initiated, official says
4 April 2026

Three more die with measles-like symptoms at RMCH

Death toll rises to 38 this year as patient admissions continue to put pressure on paediatric wards
4 April 2026

Bangladesh–US ties matter more than ever: Paul Kapur

US officials emphasise deeper cooperation on security, trade and energy amid evolving challenges
4 April 2026

Judiciary, Rights: TIB expresses concern over rollback of key ordinances

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) yesterday expressed strong disappointment over government moves to repeal two ordinances related to the appointment of Supreme Court judges and a separate secretariat and to suspend the National Human Rights Commission Ordinance for review.
4 April 2026

Fogging operations go on amid diesel shortage concerns

City corporations are continuing fogging operations for mosquito control in Dhaka amid concerns over the ongoing diesel shortage in the country during the monsoon, the usual time for outbreaks of Aedes mosquitoes.
4 April 2026

Heatwave grips parts of country

After several months of mild winter, people across the country have started to feel the intensity of rising temperatures as summer approaches.
4 April 2026

Govt eyes deal with Japan while safeguarding interest: minister

Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam Rita yesterday said the government prefers to assign operational responsibility of the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport’s 3rd terminal to the Japanese consortium through negotiations while safeguarding national interests.
4 April 2026

Rose Garden: a palace where legacy blooms

Hidden within the bustling alleys in Old Dhaka’s Tikatuli lies a regal architectural gem -- the Rose Garden.
4 April 2026

EC yet to set women’s seats election date

With around six weeks remaining in the 90-day legal timeframe to hold the election for the women’s reserved seats in parliament, the Election Commission has yet to fix a polling schedule.
4 April 2026