Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Algeria's former President Liamine Zeroual dies at 84

, April 1 -- The Embassy of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria in Dhaka has announced the death of former Algerian President Mujahid Liamine Zeroual. He passed away on 28 March 2026 at the ag... Read More


Gold price rises by Tk 3,266 per bhori on first day of April

Dhaka, April 1 -- The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has once again increased gold prices in the local market, raising the rate by Tk 3,266 per bhori on Wednesday, the first day of April. A... Read More


Bangladesh intensifies energy diplomacy with US, Russia amid diversification push

, April 1 -- Reaffirming the government's commitment to diversifying energy sources, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Tuesday said the Energy Ministry is currently in discussion... Read More


Land dispute turns deadly in Patuakhali, 1 killed

, April 1 -- A land dispute over a watermelon field in Bauphal upazila of Patuakhali turned violent on Tuesday evening, leaving one person dead and three others seriously injured. The injured were se... Read More


Kushtia trader fined for illegal fuel hoarding

, April 1 -- A trader was fined for illegally hoarding and selling fuel at high prices in Kushtia sadar upazila on Tuesday. The mobile court, led by Assistant Commissioner (Land) Nusrat Yasmin, condu... Read More


Govt accords highest priority to repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar: Shama Obaed

, April 1 -- Recalling the visit of the UN Secretary General in 2025, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Tuesday reiterated that the new government accords the highest priority to... Read More


Housewife found hanging at home in Khagrachhari

, April 1 -- Police recovered the hanging body of a housewife from her home in Bholaiyapara area of Manikchhari upazila in Khagrachhari district on Tuesday morning. The deceased, Taslima Akter, 30, w... Read More


Man killed in Patuakhali clash

Dhaka, April 1 -- A man was killed and three others were seriously injured in a clash between two groups over a dispute involving a watermelon field in Bauphal upazila of Patuakhali on Tuesday afterno... Read More


Gulf conflict leaves migrant workers at risk, urgent protections needed: HRW

Dhaka, April 1 -- Migrant workers in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are facing heightened threats to both their safety and economic rights due to the ongoing regional conflict, Human Rights ... Read More


Schoolgirl brutally raped in Jhenaidah, case filed

, April 1 -- grade schoolgirl in Maheshpur upazila of Jhenaidah has been brutally raped, and the attackers recorded the crime on video, causing widespread anger in the area. The victim's family has e... Read More