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Student shot amid Narayanganj clash in critical condition

Dhaka, April 9 -- A simple walk home from a madrasa has become a fight for survival for 13-year-old Imran Hossain. The Hafez division student of Hazrat Sumaiya Madrasa in Fatullah, Narayanganj, had n... Read More


Parliament sound system under scanner as ACC probes alleged repair, maintenance scam

Dhaka, April 9 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched an inquiry into allegations of massive fund embezzlement and money laundering under the guise of maintaining and repairing the sound... Read More


Polling under way for by-election in Bogura-6, general election in Sherpur-3

Dhaka, April 9 -- Voting has begun in the Bogura-6 by-election alongside the general election in Sherpur-3 for the 13th parliament. Election officials said polling began at 7:30am on Thursday as sche... Read More


Bangladesh to host first BTKG Expo 2026, showcasing global textile and garment innovations

Dhaka, April 9 -- Bangladesh is set to hold BTKG Expo 2026, a large-scale international exhibition focused on the garment and textile sector. "The event is designed to serve as a global platform wher... Read More


Bangladesh sets 6pm deadline for Pahela Baishakh celebrations

Dhaka, April 9 -- The government has directed that all programmes to celebrate the Bengali New Year 1433 must conclude by 6pm, pledging heightened security across the country on the occasion. The hom... Read More


'DGFI stint was a black chapter of my career,' former general Mamun tells court

Dhaka, April 9 -- Former director general of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) retired lieutenant general Sheikh Mamun Khaled has described his tenure at the helm of the military i... Read More


Jamuka bill passed, retaining Muslim League, Jamaat, Nizam-e-Islam as Pakistan collaborators

Dhaka, April 9 -- The parliament has passed the Jatiyo Muktijoddha Council (Jamuka) Amendment Bill, 2026, maintaining the names of three local collaborators of the Pakistan Army -- then Muslim League,... Read More


Bogura records 42.37%, Sherpur 50.52% voter turnout in polls

Dhaka, April 9 -- Voter turnout in the by-election for the Bogura-6 constituency has reached 42.37 per cent. Meanwhile, the turnout in the Sherpur-3 seat was 50.52 percent. Polling for both seats wa... Read More


Jamaat lawmakers protest 'anti-people' bills, walk out over rushed legislation

Dhaka, April 9 -- Lawmakers from the Jamaat-e-Islami walked out of parliament in protest against the passage of the Local Government (Municipality) Amendment Bill, 2026, along with several other bills... Read More


Bangladesh reports 7 more deaths as measles infections hit daily high of 642 in a week

Dhaka, April 9 -- Seven more people have died in the past 24 hours after contracting measles or showing its symptoms, according to the Directorate General of Health Services. Of them, one died from c... Read More