April 7, 2026

8 Bills Passed to Adopt Yunus Era Ordinances as Laws

Dhaka: Eight bills were passed in the Parliament Tuesday to turn the ordinances issued during Professor Muhammad Yunus led interim government into laws. There were no clause-wise amendment proposals in the bills, resulting in no discussion in the parl…

Indian Sarees Worth Over Tk 1.69 Crore Seized in Brahmanbaria

Brahmanbaria: Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has seized a pickup truck carrying 1,161 high-quality Indian sarees worth over Tk 1.69 crore during a special anti-smuggling operation in Bijoynagar Upazila, Brahmanbaria. The operation was conducted on Mond…

Tag Officer Attacked in Khagrachhari Over Fuel Dispute

Khagrachhari: A tag officer was allegedly attacked and seriously injured by a group of youths in Khagrachhari town after refusing to provide extra octane, officials said. The incident took place around 3:30 pm on Monday in the Mahajan Para area, Sadar…

PM Allocates Tk 6.5 Crore Aid to Five Temples in Dhaka-17

Dhaka: Five temples in the Dhaka-17 constituency are set to receive Tk 6.5 crore in financial assistance, with each temple receiving Tk 1.3 crore. This announcement comes on behalf of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

According to United News of Bangla…

No Severe Fuel Shortage, Supply Down Slightly: PM’s Adviser

Dhaka: Prime Minister’s Adviser on Information and Broadcasting Dr Zahed Ur Rahman on Tuesday stated there is some disruption in fuel supply in the country, though it is not significant. Concerns have arisen among people over long queues at fuel stati…

Dhaka Air Quality Raises Concerns for Sensitive Groups

Dhaka: Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked 10th among the world’s most polluted cities on Tuesday morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 114 at 09:03 am. The air was classified as ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, meaning i…