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India rejects Bangladesh’s remark on Murshidabad violence
12:41 PM, 18 Apr 2025 FridayThe Indian ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Friday strongly rejected Bangladesh's comments regarding the recent communal violence in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, urging the neighbouring country to instead address the persecution of minorities within its own borders.
Constable found dead at Darshana immigration checkpost
12:03 PM, 18 Apr 2025 FridayThe body of a police constable was found hanging from a ceiling fan at the Joynagar Immigration Checkpost in Darshana, Chuadanga, on Friday morning.
Bus roof torn off in crash, driver continues 5km
10:39 AM, 18 Apr 2025 FridayIn a shocking incident on the Dhaka-Mawa Expressway in Sreenagar, Munshiganj, the roof of a passenger bus was torn off after a collision with a covered van on Thursday night. Despite the severe damage, the driver continued driving with passengers on board for nearly five kilometers before the vehicle was finally stopped.
38 killed in US air strikes on Yemen, says Houthi media
09:29 AM, 18 Apr 2025 FridayAir strikes by the United States on Yemen’s Ras Isa oil port have killed at least 38 people in what is one of the deadliest attacks on the country by US forces, Houthi-affiliated media report.
Man Utd stun Lyon in 9-goal Europa League classic to reach semis
09:11 AM, 18 Apr 2025 FridayManchester United came from 4-2 down in extra-time to beat Lyon 5-4 in a remarkable Europa League quarter-final to progress 7-6 on aggregate on Thursday.
4 killed as truck, pickup van collide in Habiganj
08:49 AM, 18 Apr 2025 FridayFour people were killed in a head-on collision between a truck and a pickup van in Madhabpur upazila of Habiganj early Thursday. The accident took place around 2:00am at Bakharnagar on the Dhaka-Sylhet Highway. Among the deceased are two men and two women, whose identities have not yet been confirmed.
Hamas formally rejects Israel’s latest ceasefire offer
08:30 AM, 18 Apr 2025 FridayHamas has formally rejected Israel's latest ceasefire offer, saying it is prepared to immediately negotiate a deal that would see the release of all remaining hostages in return for an end to the war and the release of Palestinian prisoners.
No gas in parts of Dhaka for 15 hours on Friday
10:01 PM, 17 Apr 2025 ThursdayThe gas supply will remain suspended in parts of Dhaka for 15 hours from 7:00am to 10:00pm on Friday due to utility relocation work for the MRT Line-1 project...
Bangladesh seeks Pakistan’s apology for 1971 genocide
09:42 PM, 17 Apr 2025 ThursdayBangladesh on Thursday raised historical unsettled issues with Pakistan, including a formal apology for the genocide committed by the then Pakistani armed forces in 1971 and Bangladesh's fair share of undivided wealth and laid emphasis on resolving pending issues to put the relations on a “solid foundation...
Traffic to stay halted on Khilkhel-Kuril-Bashundhara road for 29 hours
09:18 PM, 17 Apr 2025 ThursdayThe vehicular movement on the road from Khilkhet to Kuril and Bashundhara will remain suspended for around 29 hours due to utility relocation work for the MRT Line-1 project...
Yunus stresses finding ways to overcome hurdles for stronger ties with Pakistan
08:49 PM, 17 Apr 2025 ThursdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday laid emphasis on strengthening ties with Pakistan to boost mutual cooperation and explore trade and business potential by overcoming certain hurdles...
Unsettled issues need to be resolved, Dhaka to Islamabad
07:31 PM, 17 Apr 2025 ThursdayBangladesh on Thursday raised historical unsettled issues with Pakistan, including a formal public apology for the atrocities committed against Bangladesh during 1971 War of Liberation by the Pakistan forces...
BPA announces to stop egg, chicken production from May
06:44 PM, 17 Apr 2025 ThursdayThe Bangladesh Poultry Association, BPA, has announced to stop production of egg and chicken from May demanding to break the syndicate. The organisation made the announcement in a press release on Thursday, April 17...
Govt to launch hajj management centres for pilgrims
06:06 PM, 17 Apr 2025 ThursdayThe government will set up hajj management centres in Bangladesh and the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah in addition to launching a dedicated mobile application, aiming to provide smooth services to hajj pilgrims...
Dhaka rejects allegations linking Bangladesh to Murshidabad violence
05:17 PM, 17 Apr 2025 ThursdayThe interim government has strongly refuted any attempts to implicate Bangladesh in the communal violence in Murshidabad...
Arav Khan gets life in prison in murder case
04:54 PM, 17 Apr 2025 ThursdayA Dhaka court on Thursday sentenced eight people including Mohammad Rabiul Islam alias Arav Khan, a Dubai-based gold dealer, to life imprisonment in connection with the killing of SB inspector Mamun Imran...
Rizvi questions reforms over elections, suspects ‘hidden agenda’
04:27 PM, 17 Apr 2025 ThursdayBNP Senior Joint Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Thursday questioned why reforms are being considered instead of elections, expressing concern that the interim government might be working with a ‘hidden agenda’...
Now US could collect over $1bn in tariffs from Bangladeshi goods: CPD
03:19 PM, 17 Apr 2025 ThursdayThe United States could collect over $1 billion in tariffs on Bangladeshi goods if additional tariffs are implemented as the US imports 1,208 items from Bangladesh, while Bangladesh imports 2,515 items from the US, according to a study by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD)...
Only reforms serving welfare of nation to be considered: Salahuddin
02:51 PM, 17 Apr 2025 ThursdayBNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed has said that the party is engaging in discussions to build consensus, emphasising that it is serious about reforms.
Destiny’s Rafiqul launches new political party
01:41 PM, 17 Apr 2025 ThursdayMohammad Rafiqul Amin, the Managing Director of the controversial Destiny Group, has launched a new political organisation named ‘Bangladesh A-AM Janata Party (BAJP),’ pledging to establish the rule of law, protect citizens' rights, and ensure full freedom of the media and expression.