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Minnesota deny Rodriguez has rare muscle wasting condition

03:26 PM, 07 Apr 2026 Tuesday

Minnesota United have denied rumours that midfielder James Rodriguez is suffering from a potentially life-threatening muscle-wasting condition.

Hajj flights to begin April 18, minister tells JS

03:10 PM, 07 Apr 2026 Tuesday

This year, Hajj flights will begin on April 18, Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Houssain (Kaikobad) said at Parliament on Tuesday, April 7.

Govt to recruit 1 lakh health workers: Health Minister

03:09 PM, 07 Apr 2026 Tuesday

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain on Tuesday told parliament that necessary initiatives are being taken to recruit some 100,000 health workers in line with the current government’s election manifesto.

Govt may consider raising fuel prices next month: Energy Minister

02:50 PM, 07 Apr 2026 Tuesday

Energy Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmud Tuku on Tuesday said the government will consider increasing fuel prices from next month, if necessary, by adjusting them.

Shirin Sharmin produced before court in tight security

02:23 PM, 07 Apr 2026 Tuesday

Former 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 Tuesday

Prime 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 Tuesday

A 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 Tuesday

The 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 Tuesday

The 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 Tuesday

The 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 Tuesday

Bangladesh’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 Tuesday

State 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.