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Shirin Sharmin produced before court in tight security
02:23 PM, 07 Apr 2026 TuesdayFormer Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, arrested in a case over attempted murder and vandalism, was produced before the Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court under tight security on Tuesday afternoon.
Fuel supply facing ‘some problems’, says PM’s adviser
02:13 PM, 07 Apr 2026 TuesdayPrime Minister’s Adviser on policy and strategy Dr Zahed Ur Rahman on Tuesday said the country is facing “some problems” in fuel supply, though the situation is not as severe as widely perceived.
Jamaat activist Bibi Sawoda gets bail
02:02 PM, 07 Apr 2026 TuesdayA Bhola court has granted bail to Bibi Sawoda, a female activist of Jamaat-e-Islami, who was arrested in connection with allegations of posting content against the state.
11-party alliance announces 5-day programme over referendum verdict
01:31 PM, 07 Apr 2026 TuesdayThe 11-party electoral alliance, led by Jamaat-e-Islami, has announced a nationwide five-day programme demanding the implementation of the referendum verdict and calling for a session of the Constitutional Reform Council.
JS passes bills renaming three medical univs
01:08 PM, 07 Apr 2026 TuesdayThe Jatiya Sangsad on Tuesday passed three bills to rename as many medical universities, with all measures approved unanimously by voice vote.
Security Council to vote on revised Hormuz strait resolution Tuesday
12:27 PM, 07 Apr 2026 TuesdayThe UN Security Council is set to vote Tuesday on a watered-down resolution addressing Iran's threats to the Strait of Hormuz, diplomatic sources told AFP, after more robust earlier drafts faced potential vetoes.
Rising supply, fragile future Why Hilsa sustainability now matters more than ever
12:20 PM, 07 Apr 2026 TuesdayBangladesh’s beloved hilsa has made a strong comeback. Production has surged over the past decade, offering relief to fishermen, boosting exports, and reinforcing a cultural icon deeply tied to the nation’s identity. Yet beneath this success lies a growing concern: can this momentum be sustained?
Myanmar border trade to resume soon: State Minister Rajib
12:19 PM, 07 Apr 2026 TuesdayState Minister for Shipping Md Rajib Ahsan has announced that border trade between Bangladesh and Myanmar is expected to resume soon through the Teknaf Land Port.
Ex-Speaker shown arrested in attempted murder case
12:07 PM, 07 Apr 2026 TuesdayFormer Speaker of the National Parliament, Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, has been shown arrested in a case filed over attempted murder and vandalism during an anti-discrimination movement in Lalbagh, Dhaka.
Kalnagini rescued from health complex staff quarters
11:52 AM, 07 Apr 2026 TuesdayMembers of the Bangladesh Wildlife Rescue Foundation rescued a Kalnagini (ornate flying snake) from a staff quarter at the Sreemangal Upazila Health Complex in Moulvibazar.
1,000 illegal shops demolished in Narayanganj
11:34 AM, 07 Apr 2026 TuesdayAuthorities have demolished nearly 1,000 illegal roadside shops in Sonargaon of Narayanganj as part of a coordinated drive to reduce traffic congestion along the Dhaka–Chattogram and Dhaka–Sylhet highways.
Tag officer assaulted in Khagrachhari over octane dispute
11:26 AM, 07 Apr 2026 TuesdayA tag officer was allegedly assaulted by a group of youths in Khagrachari town after refusing to provide extra octane, officials said.