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PM Tarique makes TIME’s list of 100 most influential people
09:20 PM, 15 Apr 2026 WednesdayPrime Minister Tarique Rahman has been named in TIME magazine’s list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2026, in recognition of his leadership, courage and contribution to the restoration of democracy.
11-storey building catches fire in Banani
08:54 PM, 15 Apr 2026 WednesdayA fire broke out on an 11-storey building in Dhaka's Banani on Wednesday evening, April 15, prompting seven firefighting units to respond to douse the blaze.
British PM stands firm against Trump pressure on Iran
07:45 PM, 15 Apr 2026 WednesdayBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would not alter his stance to stay out of the war in Iran after US President Donald Trump threatened to tear up a trade deal with the UK.
Black Caps celebrate Pahela Baishakh ahead of Dhaka tour
06:58 PM, 15 Apr 2026 WednesdayThe New Zealand national cricket team has struck a cultural chord with Bangladeshi fans ahead of its Dhaka tour, sharing a special Bengali New Year message on its official social media page.
Expats send remittances of $1.6b in 14 days of April
06:48 PM, 15 Apr 2026 WednesdayThe expatriate Bangladeshis have sent remittances of around $1.6 billion, or approximately $160.70 crore, in the first 14 days of April of the current fiscal year 2025-26.
We brought about our own disaster, says Speaker on Tipaimukh Dam
06:28 PM, 15 Apr 2026 WednesdayJatiya Sangsad Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed on Wednesday blamed past decisions for the risks surrounding the Tipaimukh Dam in India, saying, “We brought about our own disaster.”
Meghdal meets Chandrabindu: A cross-border musical moment set for Kolkata
06:11 PM, 15 Apr 2026 WednesdayMusic lovers across both Bengals have something special to look forward to. Popular Bangladeshi band Meghdal and Indian band Chandrabindu are set to share the stage for the very first time in a live concert in Kolkata this September.
Banks drowning in cash while businesses wither, laments DCCI
05:56 PM, 15 Apr 2026 WednesdayBangladesh’s banking sector is facing a “paradoxical landscape” where excess liquidity is at record levels, yet private sector borrowers, especially industries and CMSMEs, are struggling to access credit, hampering investment and growth, said Taskeen Ahmed on Wednesday.
Sohel Rana returns after treatment in Singapore
05:47 PM, 15 Apr 2026 WednesdayVeteran actor, filmmaker and producer Masud Parvez, best known by his stage name Sohel Rana, has returned home after treatment in Singapore.
Sexuality scam: Migrants coached to fake being gay for UK residency
05:25 PM, 15 Apr 2026 WednesdayAn undercover investigation by the BBC has revealed a clandestine network of immigration advisers in the UK who allegedly coach migrants into fabricating claims of being gay to secure asylum, charging thousands of pounds for the service.
Measles: 1,032 more cases, 3 deaths reported in 24hrs
04:41 PM, 15 Apr 2026 WednesdayTwo more people died with measles and the disease-like symptoms in the country in the last 24 hours till 8:00 am on Wednesday, April 15, as the disease continued to spread. Of them, the death of one was from confirmed measles, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Everything Messi owes to Ronaldinho and his endless gratitude
03:58 PM, 15 Apr 2026 WednesdayRonaldinho and Lionel Messi share a historic bond not only as Barcelona legends but also as friends, which is why his appearance in the documentary "Ronaldinho: The One and Only," set to premiere on Netflix on April 16, wasn't surprising in itself, but his story certainly caught everyone's attention.