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Govt declares general holiday on April 9 for by-polls in Bogura, Sherpur

, April 1 -- The government has declared a general holiday on April 9 (Thursday) in the areas concerned of Bogura and Sherpur districts on the occasion of by-elections to two vacant parliamentary seat... Read More


Emergency measles vaccination drive for children begins Sunday

, April 1 -- The government will launch an emergency measles vaccination campaign for children aged between six months and 10 years from Sunday, Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat ... Read More


Nasir Ali Mamun's solo exhibition opens Friday featuring rare moments of poets Shamsur Rahman, Al Mahmud

, April 1 -- Alliance Francaise de Dhaka will host the 66th solo exhibition of renowned photographer Nasir Ali Mamun, titled 'Photoseum: Life of Poetree' on Friday. The exhibition will open at La Gal... Read More


FIFA World Cup 2026: All 48 Qualified Teams, Top Scorers, and the Biggest Surprises

Dhaka, April 1 -- The 2026 FIFA World Cup is unlike anything football has seen before and that's not just a line for the brochure. This is the first World Cup to include 48 teams, expanded from 32, an... Read More


8 injured in boiler explosion in Dhaka

Dhaka, April 1 -- Eight people suffered burn injuries in a boiler explosion at a steel mill in Shyampur area of the capital on Wednesday. The injured were identified as Hira, 35, Manik, 45, Rajib Ali... Read More


Iran grants permission for 6 Bangladeshi ships to pass through Strait of Hormuz: Ambassador

Dhaka, April 1 -- Iranian Ambassador to Bangladesh Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi on Wednesday said Iran's Security Council has granted permission for six stranded Bangladeshi ships to pass through the Strai... Read More


Trump says US could end Iran conflict in 2-3 weeks, deal not required

Dhaka, April 1 -- President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States could stop its military operations against Iran within two to three weeks, stressing that a deal with Tehran is not necess... Read More


35,000 liters of furnace oil, 9,000 liters of diesel seized in Narayanganj

, April 1 -- Authorities have seized 35,000 liters of furnace oil and 9,000 liters of diesel during a joint operation in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj, officials said Tuesday. The operation was carried ou... Read More


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