PM chairs cabinet meeting at secretariat
PM chairs cabinet meeting at secretariat
Zaima Rahman receives Khaleda Zia's Independence Award
Zaima Rahman receives Khaleda Zia's Independence Award
False cases must be curbed to reduce case backlog: AG
Resolving CHT land disputes, development top govt priorities: Mir Helal
Resolving CHT land disputes, development top govt priorities: Mir Helal
BANDARBAN, April 16, 2026 (BSS) – State Minister for Land and Chattogram Hill Tracts Affairs Barrister Mir Mohammed Helal Uddin has said the government is prioritizing resolution of long-standing land disputes in the Chattogram Hill Tracts (CHT) and overall socio-economic development of the region. He made the remarks while speaking to journalists after visiting Sualok Residential High School in the district today. The state minister said efforts are underway to improve living standards of local communities through settlement of land issues, alongside development of education, infrastructure and safe drinking water facilities. Recalling the region’s development history, he said Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman first initiated a framework for resolving the CHT problem. He added that Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman is continuing efforts to address the region’s challenges. He said Bangladesh is working to promote harmony and inclusiveness, noting that the ethnic and cultural diversity of the CHT reflects national strength. Highlighting traditional festivals such as Biju, Sangrai, Baisu, Bisu, Changkran and Changlan, he said these represent unity in diversity and cultural heritage. During the visit, the state minister attended a cultural programme by students and distributed sports equipment at the school premises. Senior officials, including local lawmaker Saching Prue, CHT Development Board Vice Chairman Sheikh Saleh Ahammed, Deputy Commissioner Md Saniul Ferdous, Superintendent of Police Md Abdur Rahman and Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Marufa Sultana Khan Hiramoni, were present.
NTRCA recruitment exams to be held on April 18 
NTRCA recruitment exams to be held on April 18 
US, EU envoys, UK delegation separately call on AZM Zahid 
US, EU envoys, UK delegation separately call on AZM Zahid 
Lebanon president had phone call with Trump, thanked him for 'efforts' towards ceasefire
Lebanon president had phone call with Trump, thanked him for 'efforts' towards ceasefire
BEIRUT, Lebanon, April 16, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Lebanese President Joseph Aoun held a phone call with Donald Trump on Thursday during which he thanked the US leader for his "efforts" to secure a ceasefire with Israel, the presidency in Beirut said. "President Aoun reiterated his thanks for the efforts Trump is making to achieve a ceasefire in Lebanon and to secure lasting peace and stability as a prelude to implementing the peace process in the region," the statement said. The call comes after Aoun rejected a US request for a "direct call" with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to an official Lebanese source, and a day after Trump announced an expected call between the two countries' "leaders".  
Tarique Rahman among TIME's 100 most influential people of 2026
Tarique Rahman among TIME's 100 most influential people of 2026
Govt moves to make, implement action plans under 180-day programme: PM
Govt moves to make, implement action plans under 180-day programme: PM
Govt. starts implementing different welfare programmes for people: PM 
Govt. starts implementing different welfare programmes for people: PM 
PM urges armed forces to protect country's sovereignty
PM urges armed forces to protect country's sovereignty
Forex reserves stand at $35.04b 
Forex reserves stand at $35.04b 
DHAKA, April 15, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves stood at  US$35.04 billion, according to the latest data released by the Bangladesh  Bank (BB) today. Under the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) BPM-6 accounting method, the  reserves stood at $30.37 billion, the BB added.
Titumir for women’s entry into formal economy to absorb economic shocks
Titumir for women’s entry into formal economy to absorb economic shocks
Tanvir Ghani reviews capital market reforms, manifesto alignment at BSEC
Tanvir Ghani reviews capital market reforms, manifesto alignment at BSEC
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Neighbours confirm Kabir Hossain’s identity as a farmer
Neighbours confirm Kabir Hossain’s identity as a farmer
BanglaFact flags measles misinformation on political Facebook page
BanglaFact flags measles misinformation on political Facebook page
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Sherpur by-poll killing claim debunked as rumour: Rumor Scanner
Bogura-6 by-poll video falsely portrayed as fake voting: BanglaFact
Bogura-6 by-poll video falsely portrayed as fake voting: BanglaFact
Consumers rights protection directorate fines two traders in Munshiganj
Consumers rights protection directorate fines two traders in Munshiganj
MUNSHIGANJ, April 16 (BSS) - The Directorate of National Consumers Rights Protection has fined the owners of Maruf Traders and Surakkha Pharmacy total  Taka 10,000 for selling LPG gas cylinders at higher-than-government-fixed prices and for displaying and storing expired medicines for sale. Asif Al Azad, assistant director of the Munshiganj district office of the directorate, with assistance from Upazila Sanitary Inspector Nasrin Sultana  conducted a market monitoring operation in the College Gate area of Srinagar upazila and the Balashur Chourasta area today, concerned office sources said.   During the drive, Shahin Fakir, owner of Maruf Traders was fined Taka 5,000 for selling LPG gas cylinders at prices higher than the government-set rate,  and Al Amin, owner of a pharmacy, was fined Taka 5,000 taka for displaying and storing expired medicines for sale. During the operation, instructions were also given to sell LPG gas cylinders at government-fixed prices and to avoid displaying or storing expired  medicines for sale.
Two youths killed by lightning in Munshiganj
Two youths killed by lightning in Munshiganj
Historic Jabbarer Boli Khela to be held on Apr 25
Historic Jabbarer Boli Khela to be held on Apr 25
Dhaka board asks examiners to collect answer sheets of SSC examinees on time
Dhaka board asks examiners to collect answer sheets of SSC examinees on time
Rajshahi DC stands by meritorious student Fahim
Rajshahi DC stands by meritorious student Fahim
31 KUET teachers receive Vice-Chancellor Award
31 KUET teachers receive Vice-Chancellor Award
RU-BRAC AISP programme closing ceremony held
RU-BRAC AISP programme closing ceremony held
Tamim Iqbal to engage with fans to improve match-day experience
Tamim Iqbal to engage with fans to improve match-day experience
Winning start in focus as Bangladesh face NZ in ODI series opener
Winning start in focus as Bangladesh face NZ in ODI series opener
Latham confident NZ can overcome Bangladesh challenge in ODI series
Latham confident NZ can overcome Bangladesh challenge in ODI series
Miraz backs selection policy ahead of New Zealand series
Miraz backs selection policy ahead of New Zealand series
Tamim hikes domestic cricketers' pay after taking charge of BCB
Tamim hikes domestic cricketers' pay after taking charge of BCB
Khelaghar post big win as Saief scores hat-trick in BCL
Khelaghar post big win as Saief scores hat-trick in BCL
Four BFL matches to be held tomorrow
Four BFL matches to be held tomorrow

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New tools rescue old art at Madrid's Prado museum
New tools rescue old art at Madrid's Prado museum
Jurassic art: fossils transformed into artwork at Amsterdam museum
Jurassic art: fossils transformed into artwork at Amsterdam museum
Mamun’s solo photography exhibition opens at Bangla Academy
Mamun’s solo photography exhibition opens at Bangla Academy
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Britney Spears checks into rehab following DUI arrest: media
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Experts stress prenatal vaccines to prevent rubella, tetanus, HPV-related risks
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326,000 children to be vaccinated against measles-rubella in Habiganj
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Tourist missing while bathing in Bandarban’s Matamuhuri river
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Google says AI helped it thwart billions of 'bad ads'
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Sunamganj targets over 12 lakh MT of Boro paddy production
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Germany to boost Bangladesh's focus on nature conservation
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