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Maximum security planned for Jabbar’s Bolikhela in Chattogram

16 Apr 2026, 05:53 PM

The Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) has strengthened security measures for the traditional Abdul Jabbar Memorial Bolikhela and the Pahela Baishakh fair in Chattogram....

Zaima Rahman Accepts Swadhinata Award on behalf of Khaleda Zia

16 Apr 2026, 05:39 PM

Zaima Rahman has received the posthumous Swadhinata Award on behalf of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia....

China Rejects 'Illegal' US Sanctions Threat Over Iran Trade

16 Apr 2026, 05:06 PM

China has strongly criticized a US warning to impose sanctions on two Chinese banks over alleged transactions with Iran, calling the move “illegal” and unacceptable without United Nations approval....

8 More Children Die as Measles Outbreak Escalates

16 Apr 2026, 04:33 PM

Eight more children have died from measles and related complications across the country in the last 24 hours....

Ukraine Russia War / Russia Launches Deadliest Strike of the Year on Ukraine

16 Apr 2026, 04:13 PM

Russian forces unleashed a massive and lethal wave of drone and missile strikes across Ukraine overnight Wednesday into Thursday marking the deadliest coordinated attack on the country so far this year....

47th National Science Fair Held in Muksudpur

16 Apr 2026, 04:12 PM

The 47th National Science and Technology Week was observed in Muksudpur upazila of Gopalganj with a day-long programme featuring a science fair, science olympiad and quiz competition....

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to Inaugurate Hajj Flights Friday

16 Apr 2026, 03:41 PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is scheduled to inaugurate the 2026 Hajj flight operations this Friday, April 17. The Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism confirmed the schedule in a press release issued Thursday....

Fact Check / Nahid Islam Did Not Claim '80 Percent of People Will Take to the Streets'

16 Apr 2026, 03:18 PM

Recently, a fake photocard circulating on social media claims that Nahid Islam, Opposition Chief Whip and Convener of the National Citizens Party (NCP), said, "If I call now, 80 percent of the country’s people will take to the streets."...

US to Deploy 10,000 Troops to Middle East Ahead of Ceasefire End

16 Apr 2026, 02:59 PM

The United States has announced the deployment of around 10,000 additional troops to the Middle East as a fragile two-week ceasefire with Iran nears its end on April 22....

200-Year-Old Charak Puja and Rural Fair Held in Narail

16 Apr 2026, 01:56 PM

A nearly 200-year-old traditional Charak Puja and rural fair of the followers of Sanatan Dharma was held in Kalia, Narail, marking the Bengali New Year....

Flat Fraud Case / Charge Framing Against Tulip Siddiq Postponed

16 Apr 2026, 01:48 PM

The hearing for charge framing against British MP Tulip Rizwana Siddiq and former RAJUK assistant legal advisor Sardar Mosharraf Hossain has been postponed. The case involves allegations of fraud regarding a flat in Dhaka’s Gulshan-2....

Major Reshuffle at BPC: 7 Top Officials Transferred

16 Apr 2026, 01:37 PM

A major reshuffle has taken place in the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) amid an ongoing fuel supply crisis. Seven officials, including the managing directors of two BPC-owned and partner companies, have been transferred and given new postings....

4,000 Liters of Illegal Diesel Seized in Sariakandi

16 Apr 2026, 01:09 PM

A mobile court seized approximately 4,000 liters of illegally stored diesel during a raid in Sariakandi, Bogura, on Wednesday night....

Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed to Begin 3-Day Visit to Bhola Today

16 Apr 2026, 12:56 PM

Major (Retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, Bir Bikram, the Speaker of the National Assembly, arrives in Bhola today for a three-day official visit. This marks his first visit to his constituency, Bhola-3 (Lalmohan-Tajumuddin), since being elected Speaker of the 13th Parliament....

Best Summer Fruits to Prevent Dehydration and Stay Energized

16 Apr 2026, 12:32 PM

Excessive sweating in summer can quickly lead to dehydration. While drinking enough water is essential, adding water-rich fruits to your daily diet is equally important to keep the body properly hydrated....

Halkhata of Lohagara / A Socio-Economic Folk Festival Sustaining Tradition

16 Apr 2026, 12:25 PM

The 'Halkhata' remains a timeless symbol of Pohela Boishakh. Historically a cornerstone of Bengali New Year celebrations, this tradition involves closing old ledgers and opening new ones bound in iconic red cloth (Salu). More than a financial ritual, the Halkhata festival fosters a unique warmth between traders and customers, serving...

NBR Warns of Scammers Posing as Chairman Abdur Rahman Khan

16 Apr 2026, 12:18 PM

An organized fraud ring is targeting the public by using the name and photograph of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman, Abdur Rahman Khan. In an urgent press release issued Thursday, the NBR warned that scammers are using fake WhatsApp profiles to solicit money and mislead service recipients....

Dr. Md. Abdul Majid Pramanik Appointed Acting DG of RDA Bogura

16 Apr 2026, 12:13 PM

Agricultural expert Dr. Md. Abdul Majid Pramanik has taken charge as the Acting Director General of the Rural Development Academy (RDA), Bogura....

PM Tarique Rahman to Visit Bogura April 20; Major Projects Await Launch

16 Apr 2026, 12:04 PM

Bogura Preparations are nearing completion for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s scheduled visit to his home district, Bogura, on April 20. The visit is expected to feature high-profile development inaugurations and a major administrative announcement....

Bogura’s Baitur Rahman Mosque to Undergo Major Modernization

16 Apr 2026, 11:49 AM

Authorities have launched a major redevelopment plan to modernise the Baitur Rahman Central Mosque in Bogura’s Satmatha area, one of the city’s most prominent religious sites. The move follows years of limited progress. Officials have now brought the mosque under a structured development plan, with work beginning on a comprehensive redesign...
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Maximum security planned for Jabbar’s Bolikhela in Chattogram

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Zaima Rahman Accepts Swadhinata Award on behalf of Khaleda Zia

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China Rejects 'Illegal' US Sanctions Threat Over Iran Trade

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8 More Children Die as Measles Outbreak Escalates

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Ukraine Russia War / Russia Launches Deadliest Strike of the Year on Ukraine

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47th National Science Fair Held in Muksudpur

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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to Inaugurate Hajj Flights Friday

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Fact Check / Nahid Islam Did Not Claim '80 Percent of People Will Take to the Streets'

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US to Deploy 10,000 Troops to Middle East Ahead of Ceasefire End

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200-Year-Old Charak Puja and Rural Fair Held in Narail

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Flat Fraud Case / Charge Framing Against Tulip Siddiq Postponed

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Major Reshuffle at BPC: 7 Top Officials Transferred

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4,000 Liters of Illegal Diesel Seized in Sariakandi

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Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed to Begin 3-Day Visit to Bhola Today

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Best Summer Fruits to Prevent Dehydration and Stay Energized

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Halkhata of Lohagara / A Socio-Economic Folk Festival Sustaining Tradition

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NBR Warns of Scammers Posing as Chairman Abdur Rahman Khan

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Dr. Md. Abdul Majid Pramanik Appointed Acting DG of RDA Bogura

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PM Tarique Rahman to Visit Bogura April 20; Major Projects Await Launch

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Bogura’s Baitur Rahman Mosque to Undergo Major Modernization

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