April 18, 2026

Student Brawl Forces Shutdown of BAU Cultural Event

Mymensingh: A cultural evening at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) descended into chaos on Thursday as a violent clash between two student factions forced organizers to shut down the event prematurely.

According to United News of Bangladesh, …

Temperatures May Rise Across Country: BMD

Dhaka: Day and night temperatures may rise slightly across the country, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said on Friday. The highest temperature on Thursday was recorded at 36.5 degrees Celsius in Rangamati and Kumarkhali in Khulna, whil…

Five More Die of Measles and Measles-Like Symptoms: DGHS

Dhaka: Five more people have succumbed to measles and measles-like symptoms in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths to 211 this year, as reported by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

According to United News of Ban…

Bangladesh and Pakistan FMs Discuss Gulf Conflict Developments

Ankara: Bangladesh and Pakistan have discussed the latest developments surrounding the ongoing Gulf conflict, with Dhaka appreciating Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts to reach a negotiated settlement during a bilateral meeting in Trkiye. Foreign Ministe…

Govt to Try Reducing Hajj Costs Further, Says PM

Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman announced today that his government aims to further reduce the expenses for pilgrims traveling to Saudi Arabia for Hajj from next year, enabling more Muslim devotees to undertake the pilgrimage at a lower cost.