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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


BCB introduces 'Captains' Card' with lifetime access, medical benefits to former skippers

Dhaka, April 16 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) introduced a "Captains' Card" on Thursday, granting former national team leaders lifetime access to all board events and comprehensive medical ben... Read More


'Significant work remains' in reforming financial, fiscal, and exchange rate sectors: IMF

Dhaka, April 16 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has emphasized that Bangladesh requires extensive reforms across three critical sectors, including financial, fiscal, and foreign exchange. Ac... Read More


Agent banking expands access but lags in credit, gender inclusion: Study

Dhaka, April 16 -- Bangladesh's agent banking revolution has a paradox at its heart; over the past decade, the country has built one of South Asia's most extensive agent banking networks over 21,000 o... Read More


Power supply to remain shut in parts of Sylhet on Saturday

Sylhet, April 16 -- Several areas in Sylhet city will face electricity outages on Saturday due to transformer repair and maintenance, transmission line development, and tree pruning work, according to... Read More


16 fishermen jailed for catching jatka in Chandpur

Chandpur, April 16 -- Mobile courts on Thursday sentenced nine fishermen to different jail terms after 16 were arrested for catching jatka in violation of restrictions in the Padma-Meghna river sanctu... Read More


UP member jailed for stockpiling diesel in Chuadanga

Chuadanga, April 16 -- A mobile court has sentenced a Union Parishad (UP) member to 15-day imprisonment for illegally stockpiling diesel in Sadar upazila of Chuadanga district. The drive was conducte... Read More