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Commerce minister mourns secretary's death

Dhaka, April 17 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman. In a condolence message on Friday, he said Mahbub... Read More


Governance crisis plagues banking sector

Dhaka, April 17 -- Bangladesh's banking sector, which should operate as the backbone of the economy, is struggling to regain its footing due to a profound lack of good governance and deepening financi... Read More


Tahmina Rahman appointed Executive Director of ASK

, April 17 -- Human rights activist Tahmina Rahman has been appointed as the Executive Director of Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK), effective April 15, 2026, according to a decision of the organisation's Ex... Read More


Housewife allegedly abducted, raped in Cumilla after husband held captive

, April 17 -- A housewife on Wednesday was allegedly abducted and raped after miscreants intercepted an auto-rickshaw carrying her and her husband and held the man captive in Homna upazila of Cumilla.... Read More


Student brawl forces shutdown of BAU cultural event

, April 17 -- A cultural evening at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) descended into chaos on Thursday as a violent clash between two student factions forced organizers to shut down the event p... Read More


Govt declares November 7 public holiday marking 'National Revolution and Solidarity Day'

, April 17 -- The government on Thursday decided to restore observance of 7 November as 'National Revolution and Solidarity Day', and the day will be a public holiday. The decision was announced by C... Read More


Trump says Iran agreed not to have nuclear weapon, signals progress in talks

, April 17 -- US President Donald Trump has said Iran has agreed not to develop nuclear weapons, expressing optimism about ongoing negotiations and the prospects of a long-term deal. Speaking to repo... Read More


Israeli strikes kill 8 in Lebanon despite Trump's ceasefire announcement

, April 16 -- At least eight civilians were killed and dozens injured in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon, as US President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon set... Read More


Bangladesh urges global cooperation to bridge digital divide

Dhaka, April 16 -- Bangladesh has called for stronger global cooperation to bridge the digital divide and build robust data systems. Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations Ambas... Read More


19 children with measles-like symptoms hospitalised in 24 hours in Chapainawabganj

, April 16 -- Nineteen children showing symptoms consistent with measles were admitted to the Chapainawabganj district hospital over a 24-hour period from 12:00am on Tuesday to 12:00am on Wednesday. ... Read More