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Youth Conclave 2026 Pushes for Meaningful Youth Engagement, Six Organisations Win Youth Equality Award

Dhaka, April 13 -- For years, youth in Bangladesh have been calling for more meaningful roles in decision-making rather than just being consulted. The Youth Conclave 2026, held at the Bangladesh Milit... Read More


'Bank Resolution Act' facilitates corruption and moves to rehabilitate bank looters: TIB

Dhaka, April 13 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Monday expressed grave concern over the 'Bank Resolution Act, 2026,' claiming that new provisions will facilitate corruption and allow... Read More


Housewife gang raped in Bhola: Prime accused held

Bhola, April 13 -- A housewife has reportedly been gang raped by four people in Manpura upazila of Bhola district on Sunday. The crime incident came to light on Sunday as the rape survivor filed a ca... Read More


Development can only be sustainable if it's inclusive: France

Dhaka, April 13 -- Marc Sere-Charlet on Monday said aspirations for 'non-discrimination' and for an 'inclusive' Bangladesh continue to shape the current political landscape and civil society. "France... Read More


Trump has limited leverage in Strait of Hormuz: Expert

, April 13 -- Andreas Krieg, a senior lecturer in security studies at Kings College London, said Sunday that Trump's plan to use the U.S. Navy to block the Strait of Hormuz is unrealistic. "We should... Read More


DSEX drops 7.53% in March amid global sell-off

Dhaka, April 13 -- Bangladesh's stock market saw a sharp decline in March 2026, with the benchmark DSEX index falling 7.53% to 5,178.31, down from 5,600.27 in February. The drop, equivalent to about ... Read More


Petition seeks probe into alleged graft in vaccine procurement

Dhaka, April 13 -- A petition has been submitted to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), seeking an inquiry into alleged embezzlement, irregularities, and corruption in the procurement of vaccines an... Read More


Nation set to celebrate Pahela Baishakh Tuesday

Dhaka, April 13 -- The nation is set to celebrate Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bengali New Year 1433, on Tuesday with vibrant festivities and traditional enthusiasm across the country. Different... Read More


Nilphamari textile mill likely to reopen within 3 months: State Minister

Dhaka, April 13 -- State Minister for Textiles and Jute Md Shariful Alam has expressed optimism that the long-shut Darwani Textile Mill in Nilphamari will be reopened within the next two to three mont... Read More


Dhaka, Jakarta want to strengthen trade facilitation measures

Dhaka, April 13 -- Bangladesh and Indonesia on Monday agreed to strengthen trade facilitation measures and to expedite convening of the 'trade negotiating committee' and the joint working group on pow... Read More