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President, PM pay last respect to Prof Dilara Hafiz
02:19 PM, 30 Mar 2026 MondayPresident Mohammed Shahabuddin, the Prime Minister and other national leaders on Monday paid their tributes to academician and writer Professor Dilara Hafiz on the premises of the Jatiya Sangsad.
Vaccine gaps and malnutrition fuel child deaths in measles outbreak
01:16 PM, 30 Mar 2026 MondayA rapidly spreading measles outbreak is turning into a growing public health crisis in Bangladesh, with rising child deaths exposing critical gaps in vaccination coverage, disruptions in immunisation programmes and the impact of widespread malnutrition.
HSC, equivalent exams likely from June 7
01:13 PM, 30 Mar 2026 MondayThe Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations for this year are likely to begin on June 7. The Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee has tentatively set this date, with the final schedule to be prepared after approval from the Ministry of Education.
Natun Kuri Sports to kick off in Sylhet on Apr 30, announces Tarique
12:33 PM, 30 Mar 2026 MondayA new chapter in Bangladesh’s sporting ambitions is set to begin from Sylhet on April 30, as the government rolls out “Natun Kuri Sports” – a nationwide talent hunt aimed at discovering and shaping the country’s future stars.
Govt offers up to Tk 1 lakh reward to curb illegal fuel hoarding
12:32 PM, 30 Mar 2026 MondayThe government has announced a reward of up to Tk 100,000 for anyone who provides accurate information to local authorities about illegal fuel hoarding and smuggling.
Bus plunge exposes BIWTC lapses, negligent staff offer cash to suppress news
12:11 PM, 30 Mar 2026 MondayThe sinking of the bus at Daulatdia is no longer being seen as just a tragic accident. What is emerging instead is a deeper concern over negligence inside the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) and an alleged attempt to deflect scrutiny in its immediate aftermath.
Former DGFI Director Afzal Naser arrested
12:03 PM, 30 Mar 2026 MondayThe Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested former Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) director Md Afzal Naser, 61.
Priyanka urges ‘space and privacy’ after husband Rahul’s tragic death
11:55 AM, 30 Mar 2026 MondayFollowing the shocking death of Indian Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, his wife, actress Priyanka Sarkar, has issued a public statement urging people to respect the family’s privacy.
Measles death toll hits 5 in Mymensingh as admissions top 100
11:15 AM, 30 Mar 2026 MondayThe pediatric department of Mymensingh Medical College Hospital is facing a sudden rise in measles cases. Hospital authorities expressed concern as the number of patients increased abnormally since mid-March.
Oil tops $115, Asia shares tumble amid escalating Iran war
10:28 AM, 30 Mar 2026 MondayGlobal oil prices jumped and stocks fell sharply on Monday morning in Asia as the US-Israel war with Iran escalates.
Measles surge overwhelms Dhaka hospital, reveals staff crisis
10:05 AM, 30 Mar 2026 MondayTwo-year-old Fadin from Savar has been suffering from chickenpox since March 21. His father, Mehedi Hasan, initially treated him with medicines from a local hospital, but his condition did not improve.
US could ‘take oil in Iran,’ seize Kharg Island: Trump
09:05 AM, 30 Mar 2026 MondayDonald Trump has told the Financial Times he could "take the oil in Iran" and possibly seize the country's major fuel hub, Kharg Island.