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Stranded Bangladeshi ships will be able to cross Strait of Hormuz ‘very soon’

Iranian Ambassador to Bangladesh Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi on Sunday said many ships are waiting in the Strait of Hormuz due to the war situation, and said he was hopeful that they will be able to cross the Strait “very soon”.“Some Bangladeshi ships are also stuck in the Strait of Ho...

National,Bank & Insurance,Politics

Islami Bank MD sent on mandatory leave

The Board of Directors of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited has decided to send its Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Md. Omar Faruk Khan, on a one-and-a-half-month mandatory leave.The decision was taken during a board meeting on Sunday (April 12) and will come into effect from ...

National,Art& Culture,Entertainment & Glomour

'The world has lost a rare jewel': Runa Laila on Asha Bhosle’s demise

Bangladeshi playback singer and composer Runa Laila has said the world has lost a “rare jewel” following the death of legendary Indian singer Asha Bhosle.In a Facebook post on Sunday afternoon, she wrote, “I am completely devastated. The world has lost a rare jewel, irreplaceable a...

National,Business & Commerce,Religion

PM orders best services for Hajj pilgrims, steps to ease hardships

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday directed the authorities concerned to ensure the best possible services for Hajj pilgrims this year.“The Prime Minister said those engaged in serving Hajj pilgrims must ensure the highest standard of service this year. He also instructed the authorities ...

National,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas

Furnace oil price hiked by Tk 24.59 per litre

Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has increased the consumer-level price of furnace oil by Tk 24.59 per litre, adjusting it to Tk 94.69 from the previous Tk 70.10.The new price will come into effect from midnight today (Sunday).The decision was announced by BERC on Sunday (April 12) thr...

National,Law & Justice,Security & Defence

Govt moves to expand one-stop crisis support for victims amid rising violence

The government is set to expand its support system for victims of violence by establishing 95 one-stop crisis cells at district hospitals and upazila health complexes across the country, in a move aimed at improving access to integrated services for women and children.Officials say the initiative co...

National,Healthcare,City

Emergency measles-rubella vaccination drive begins in DSCC areas

The month-long Emergency Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign 2026 was launched in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) areas on Sunday, amid growing concerns over the spread of preventable infectious diseases.Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain inaugurated the campaign at a ...

National,Science & Technology,Diplomachy

Yuri Gagarin was a symbol of humanity: Russian Ambassador

Marking a glorious chapter in human history, a bust of Yuri Gagarin was unveiled on Sunday to commemorate 65 years since the first human spaceflight.Speaking at the event, Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Khozin said Gagarin was not merely a cosmonaut but a symbol of humanity.He emphasised...

National,Politics,Country, Districts

2 detained with firearms, ammunition in Bandarban

Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained two individuals and recovered firearms and ammunition during a special operation in Naikhongchari upazila of Bandarban on Saturday.According to BGB sources, acting on intelligence provided by DGFI, a patrol team from Naikhongchari Battalion (11 BGB) ...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Election,Women & Children

Over 600 collect BNP nomination forms for reserved women’s seats

More than 600 aspirants have collected nomination forms from the BNP for the reserved women’s seats in the 13th Parliament.BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi shared the information at a press briefing at the party’s Nayapaltan central office on Saturday morning.He said ...

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Nearly 100 children among 532 killed in March road crashes in Bangladesh: RSF

At least 98 children were killed in road crashes across Bangladesh in March, underscoring the growing toll of unsafe roads on the country’s most vulnerable.A total of 532 people died and 2,221 were injured in 576 road accidents in the month, according to a report by the Road Safety Foundation ...

National,Bank & Insurance,Economy

ADB approves $115.8m loan to upgrade urban services in Narayanganj city

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $115.8 million loan to enhance environmentally sustainable and resilient urban services in Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) in Bangladesh.The Narayanganj Green and Resilient Urban Development Project will upgrade drinking water supply, mode...

National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,Diplomachy

Bangladesh seeks collective action amid global energy crisis

Seeking collective action amid the global energy crisis, Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has said there might be a ceasefire, but the energy issue is not going to be resolved within two weeks."All of us are in trouble, as the current energy challenges are creating disruptions. That will rev...

National,Politics,Diplomachy

Notable progress made in Nepal-Bangladesh relations: Deputy Chief of Mission in Dhaka

Nepal's Deputy Chief of Mission in Dhaka Lalita Silwal has shed light on the growing economic engagements between Nepal and Bangladesh and emphasised the notable progress made in the areas of trade, connectivity, energy and tourism.The Embassy organized an interaction programme on ‘Enhanci...

National,Politics,Diplomachy

Press Minister at Bangladesh Mission in London resigns

Akbar Hossain, who had been serving as Minister (Press) at the Bangladesh High Commission in London, has resigned from his position.In a message shared from his verified Facebook account on Friday night, he confirmed the development, noting, “I have resigned from my position as Minister (Press...

World,Healthcare,Women & Children

Babies too young for MMR vaccine at high risk in measles outbreaks

With baby Arthur too young for the measles vaccine and another child due in June, the Otwell family became increasingly concerned as a highly contagious measles outbreak spread in South Carolina, even affecting routine grocery visits.John Otwell said they often visited a Costco store flagged by heal...

National,Politics,Science & Technology,Election,Corruption

Graft-tainted EVMs turn burden; experts push for disposal after probe

Around 150,000 Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), procured at a cost of Tk 3,825.34 crore to modernise Bangladesh’s election system during the Awami League regime, have now become a burden for the Election Commission, with experts calling for their disposal after most of the devices fell into ...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Law & Justice

91 bills passed to convert Yunus era ordinances into laws

The Jatiya Sangsad has passed a total of 91 bills converting ordinances promulgated during the interim government into laws, within the stipulated time of 30 days after the first meeting of Parliament in line with the Constitution.Of them, 24 bills, including the Bank Resolution Bill, 2026, the Cybe...

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Iran denies passage, BSC vessel ‘Banglar Joyjatra’ forced to return to Sharjah

A Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) vessel, Banglar Joyjatra, failed to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Friday as it did not receive clearance from Iran and is now heading back to Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates.The ship approached the Strait in the morning after nearly 40 hours of sailing fro...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Women & Children

BNP starts selling nomination forms for reserved women’s seats

The BNP on Friday started selling party nomination forms for the reserved women’s seats in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad.The programme formally began around 11:00am at the party’s Nayapaltan central office, inaugurated by BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi.Addressing aspiring...