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Emergency steps taken to curb measles, Health Minister tells JS
02:40 PM, 08 Apr 2026 WednesdayHealth Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain on Wednesday informed the Jatiya Sangsad that the government has launched emergency measures to contain the measles situation.
Pen Gun in Dhaka: Secret weapon unmasked after brazen daylight shooting
02:33 PM, 08 Apr 2026 WednesdayWhat appears to be an ordinary steel pen in your pocket could be a silent killer waiting to strike. A push-button on top. A menacing pointed tip. But twist the barrel and press the button, and instead of ink, a deadly .22 calibre bullet screams out – turning an everyday writing instrument into an assassin's dream weapon.
UPDF member shot dead in Khagrachhari
02:26 PM, 08 Apr 2026 WednesdayA member of the United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF) was shot dead allegedly by unidentified assailants at Akbari area under sadar upazila in Khagrachhari on Wednesday morning.
Education first: Tarique outlines roadmap to 5% GDP allocation
01:30 PM, 08 Apr 2026 WednesdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman announced in the Jatiya Sangsad that the government is rolling out a massive, multi-tiered overhaul of the nation's schooling system.
Fuelling the future: PM announces mid-day meals for all primary schools
01:14 PM, 08 Apr 2026 WednesdayIn a landmark announcement poised to transform the lives of millions of young learners, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has confirmed a comprehensive plan to roll out mid-day meals in primary schools across all upazilas of Bangladesh.
EC announces schedule for women’s reserved seat election
01:09 PM, 08 Apr 2026 WednesdayThe Election Commission has announced the schedule for voting in the 50 reserved women’s seats of the 13th National Parliament.
3 more children die with measles symptoms in Rajshahi
12:34 PM, 08 Apr 2026 WednesdayThree more children have died with measles symptoms in Rajshahi during the past 24 hours as the number of suspected cases continues to rise in the district.
Air chief pays courtesy call on PM
12:21 PM, 08 Apr 2026 WednesdayChief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, on Wednesday paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
Netanyahu says ceasefire excludes Lebanon
12:07 PM, 08 Apr 2026 WednesdayIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has expressed support for the United States’ decision to suspend strikes on Iran but said the two-week truce will not extend to Israel’s ongoing military operations in Lebanon.
Bangladeshi killed in BSF firing at Patgram border
11:02 AM, 08 Apr 2026 WednesdayA Bangladeshi citizen was killed by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) gunfire at the Patgram border in Lalmonirhat.
Gold price crosses Tk 2.5 lakh per bhori again
10:16 AM, 08 Apr 2026 WednesdayGold prices in the country have risen again, with 22-carat gold increasing by Tk 6,590 per bhori to reach Tk 252,409 per bhori, crossing the Tk 250,000 mark.
Fatal wait: ICU bed shortage claims 229 lives at RMCH in March
10:15 AM, 08 Apr 2026 WednesdayA critical shortage of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds claimed the lives of 229 patients in March, including 91 children, at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH).