Sylhet district BNP on Friday organised a doa mahfil seeking the recovery and safe return of disappeared BNP leader and former lawmaker M Ilias Ali. The programme was held at Hazrat Shahjalal (RA) Dargah Mosque after Jummah prayers, with participation of local BNP leaders and activists. Speaking as chief guest, Water Resources Minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee said M Ilias Ali ...

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) began interviews on Friday for candidates seeking reserved women’s seats in 13th National Parliament. The interview process started at 3:15 PM at BNP chairman’s office in Gulshan, under the supervision of the party’s nomination board chaired by BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman. Before the interviews commenced, BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said the party’s ...

New Zealand national cricket team secured a 26-run victory over Bangladesh national cricket team in the opening ODI of three-match series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Friday. Chasing 248 on a slow Mirpur pitch, Bangladesh were bowled out for 221 in 48.3 overs despite fighting half-centuries from Saif Hassan and Towhid Hridoy. Bangladesh’s innings got off to ...

The government is working to ensure adequate fuel reserves to meet the country’s demand in June, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit said on Friday. Speaking to journalists after visiting Eastern Refinery Limited in Chattogram, the state minister said country currently has sufficient fuel stocks for April and May, while preparations are ongoing to secure ...

India on Friday said it is currently examining a request from the Bangladesh government seeking the extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina as part of its ongoing judicial and legal procedures. At a weekly media briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We are examining the request as part of our judicial and legal processes.” He added ...

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit on Friday said Bangladesh currently holds its highest-ever fuel reserves, ensuring sufficient supply to meet demand in the coming months. Speaking during a visit to Eastern Refinery Limited, the state minister for power, energy and mineral resources said the existing stock is adequate for April and May, while preparations ...

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday reaffirmed his commitment to reducing poverty, improving living standards and bringing meaningful change to people’s lives through collective efforts. He made the remarks as the chief guest at JCI Carnival 2026, organized by JCI Bangladesh, held at Pepper Tree BD Event Venue on Madani Avenue in Dhaka. Fakhrul, who also serves as BNP secretary ...

Cultural Affairs Minister Advocate Nitai Roy Chowdhury has said he will take necessary steps regarding the release of Chinmoy Das, spokesperson of Bangladesh Sammilito Sanatani Jagaran Jote, who is currently in custody. Speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration of “Mahanagar Paribar Divas-2026” held at Dhakeshwari Temple in Dhaka on Friday, the minister said he would raise the issue ...

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain has announced that a nationwide measles vaccination campaign will begin on April 20, assuring that there is no shortage of vaccines in the country. He made the remarks on Friday during a press briefing at the ministry’s conference room at the Secretariat. “There is no shortage of vaccines in the country, ...

US President Donald Trump has announced that Lebanon and Israel have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, set to begin at 5 PM EST, following what he described as “excellent conversations” with the two countries’ leaders. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he spoke with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, adding that both sides ...