April 18, 2026

Lightning Strikes Claim Five Lives in Sunamganj

Sunamganj: Five people were killed due to separate lightning strikes in four upazilas of the district. The lightning strikes occurred in separate locations when a nor’wester (Kalbaishakhi) lashed over the region this afternoon.

According to Banglade…

Kader Gani Urges Increased Budget Allocation for Education Sector

Dhaka: Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ) Secretary General Kader Gani Chowdhury today emphasized that the country’s education system is not in sync with global standards, calling for an increase in budgetary allocation for the education s…

Zilqad Moon Not Sighted; Month to Begin April 20

Dhaka: The moon of Zilqad for the year 1447 Hijri was not sighted anywhere in the sky of Bangladesh today and therefore the current month of Shawwal will complete 30 days tomorrow, with Zilqad set to begin from April 20.

According to Bangladesh Sang…

4 Arrested Within 24 Hours in Sensational Mohammadpur Murder Case

Mohammadpur: Police have arrested four individuals, including the alleged mastermind, within 24 hours of the sensational murder of Asadul in the Mohammadpur area of the capital.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the arrested individuals have…

DP World Proposal Under Careful Scrutiny: Shipping Minister

Chattogram: Shipping Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam today said the government has not yet taken any final decision on a potential agreement with DP World, stressing that national interests remain the top priority. He said a detailed assessment is underwa…

Prime Accused in Khulna Attempted Murder Case Captured

Khulna: Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB-6) have arrested the prime accused in an attempted murder case from the city. The arrestee was identified as Badsha, 19, son of Naimuddin Sana of Deara area under Koyra Police Station in the district, acc…