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Opposition walks out again accusing passing of ‘anti-people’ bills
06:54 PM, 09 Apr 2026 ThursdayThe opposition in Parliament staged a fresh walkout on Thursday, April 9, accusing the ruling party of passing several ‘anti-people’ bills, ignoring their logical objections.
Production paused, but not out: Eastern Refinery stays ‘operational’
06:22 PM, 09 Apr 2026 ThursdayDespite a complete halt in production due to a severe crude oil shortage, Eastern Refinery Limited (ERL), Bangladesh's only state-owned fuel refinery, remains technically operational.
2 suffer bullet wounds in N'ganj BNP infighting
06:06 PM, 09 Apr 2026 ThursdayTwo people, including a teenage boy, suffered bullet wounds during a clash between two factions of the BNP in Narayanganj's Fatulla over the garment factory waste business.
How Bangladesh's beloved Hilsa slipping away
05:47 PM, 09 Apr 2026 ThursdayThe aroma of steamed hilsa with mustard once filled homes across Bangladesh during monsoon evenings. Today, that scent is becoming a memory. Even in peak season, the silver fish that defines Bengali cuisine is vanishing from ordinary dinner tables.
Australian Speaker-led delegation watches JS in action
04:55 PM, 09 Apr 2026 ThursdayA visiting Australian parliamentary delegation, led by Milton Dick, on Thursday observed the ongoing session of Bangladesh’s Jatiya Sangsad, witnessing firsthand the country’s legislative proceedings.
1.42 lakh litres of hoarded edible oil seized, Tk 6 lakh fined
04:50 PM, 09 Apr 2026 ThursdayThe Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has identified unusual stocks of around 142,171 litres of edible oil during drives conducted to prevent an artificial crisis.
Australian parliamentary team meets PM, eyes stronger ties
04:07 PM, 09 Apr 2026 ThursdayA delegation from the Parliament of Australia held a courtesy meeting with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday, discussing ways to deepen bilateral engagement and expand cooperation across key sectors.
Nepal ex-PM, interior minister released from police custody
03:47 PM, 09 Apr 2026 ThursdayNepal's ex-prime minister KP Sharma Oli and former interior minister Ramesh Lekhak have been released from custody after questioning for their alleged role in a deadly 2025 crackdown on protesters, police said Thursday.
Cooper says UK 'strongly' wants ceasefire extended to Lebanon
03:45 PM, 09 Apr 2026 ThursdayBritain's foreign minister said Thursday the UK "strongly" wants Lebanon included in the Middle East ceasefire as Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in the United Arab Emirates.
Dhaka, Putrajaya explore expanded trade-investment, labour partnerships
03:17 PM, 09 Apr 2026 ThursdayBangladesh and Malaysia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic ties, with both nations exploring avenues to boost bilateral trade, investment and labour cooperation during a high-level meeting in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.
‘Fuel Pass’ app trial to begin at two Dhaka filling stations
03:07 PM, 09 Apr 2026 ThursdayTo bring discipline to fuel distribution, the sale of fuel through the ‘Fuel Pass’ app is being introduced on a trial basis at two filling stations in the capital.
Man stabs 3 over standing in queue at Gaibandha pump
03:04 PM, 09 Apr 2026 ThursdayA young man stabbed three ones during an altercation over standing in a queue to refuel their vehicles at a filling station in Gaibandha's Palashbari on Thursday, April 9.