Headline
Hold govt accountable for failing to implement reforms: Prof Rehman Sobhan
Renowned economist says reforms remain on paper; calls for opposition to collaborate with civil society
- - (original version)
11 organisations offer jobs to those without prior experience, salary exceeds Tk 50,000
By taking advantage of these programmes, individuals can begin their professional careers directly at the management or leadership level without prior experience.
- - (original version)
British royals choose historian to write queen biography
Britain’s royal family said Sunday that historian Anna Keay would write an official biography of queen Elizabeth II, who died in September 2022 after over 70 years on the throne...
- - (original version)
2 contractors killed by Israeli forces in Gaza: UN
Two civilian contractors delivering water for the UN children’s fund were shot dead by Israeli troops in northern Gaza, UNICEF said on Saturday, expressing fury over the deaths the previous
- - (original version)
Trump-backed voting act could hurt women, minorities the most
Millions of married women and transgender Americans could find their ability to vote more complicated than ever if the ‘SAVE America Act’ promoted by US president Donald Trump, currently being
- - (original version)
Syria foils cross-border attack by Assad remnants, Hezbollah
Syria’s interior ministry said Sunday that security forces thwarted an alleged cross-border attack from the country’s territory planned by remnants of ousted leader Bashar al-Assad and cells linked to Iran-backed
- - (original version)
Bangladesh
44 from AB Party, UP Bangladesh and Anti-Discrimination Student Movement join NCP
A total of 44 leaders from Amar Bangladesh Party, United Peoples Bangladesh, and the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement have formally joined the National Citizen Party (NCP), marking a notable expansion of
- - (original version)
Fuel price hike not linked to IMF conditions: Finance Minister
Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has stated that the recent increase in fuel prices bears no connection to any condition set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The decision
- - (original version)
Fuel price hike shoots up fares, commodity prices
The fares of various road and water transports increased in different places across the country, including the capital, on Sunday along with the impact on kitchen markets after the government
- - (original version)
Bangladesh SC to hold virtual hearings twice weekly to save energy
The Appellate Division and the High Court Division of the Bangladesh Supreme Court will conduct judicial proceedings virtually on Wednesday and Thursday in a move to reduce energy and electricity
- - (original version)
10th wage board formation for print media to begin soon, minister tells JS
Information minister Zahir Uddin Swapan said that the process of forming the 10th Wage Board for newspaper would begin very soon...
- - (original version)
Bangladesh to import seven lakh tonnes of urea, says minister
Bangladesh industries minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Sunday told Jatiya Sangsad that initiatives had been taken to import an additional 2,00,000 tonnes of urea from SABIC, Saudi Arabia; and 1,00,000
- - (original version)
Two held for Turag rickshaw driver murder
The Rapid Action Battalion has arrested two individuals in connection with a murder case filed over killing a battery-run rickshaw driver Saiful Islam, in the capital’s Turag area.
- - (original version)
International
Iran currently has no decision to send a negotiating delegation to Pakistan, news agency reports
There is currently no decision by Iran to send a negotiating delegation to Pakistan "as long as there is a naval blockade," Iran's Tasnim news agency reported on Sunday, citing
- - (original version)
Trump again threatens Iran infrastructure as he orders negotiators to Pakistan
Iran and the United States, along with Israel, are three days away from the end of a two-week ceasefire
- - (original version)
Trump orders probe into 11 scientists’ mysterious deaths
US President Donald Trump has ordered an investigation into the mysterious deaths and disappearances of nearly a dozen American scientists with access to some of the nation’s most closely guarded
- - (original version)
Mismanaged US–Iran posts stall peace progress
Premature and mismanaged media announcements by Donald Trump and Tehran have derailed progress toward a peace settlement between Iran and the US.
- - (original version)
Two men killed in ambush on Manipur highway
Suspected extremists ambushed the vehicles of civilians on National Highway 202 in the northeast Indian state of Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Saturday, killing two Tangkhul Naga men, including a retired
- - (original version)
Technology
Jobs of the week
Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
- - (original version)
Microsoft to shut down Outlook Lite on May 26
Microsoft will shut down its Outlook Lite app on 26 May, ending support for the lightweight email service launched in 2022 for Android devices with limited storage and slower internet
- - (original version)
Meta's new wave of layoffs begins May 20: report
Meta plans to conduct an initial round of widespread layoffs on May 20, cutting about 10% of its global workforce, or close to 8,000 employees, according to a report by
- - (original version)
Humanoid robots take to the track in China's half-marathon event
Humanoid robots lined up alongside human runners in a half-marathon event in China, offering a striking visual of machines navigating a real-world course on two legs.
- - (original version)
Sport
Rinku blitz leads Kolkata to first win of IPL season
Rinku Singh hit an unbeaten 53 to lead Kolkata Knight Riders to their first win of the IPL season as they beat Rajasthan Royals by four wickets in a low-scoring
- - (original version)
Champions League or bust for Atletico after Copa del Rey agony
Diego Simeone tried to convey hope but his body language spoke for itself.
- - (original version)
BCB to honour Rubel ahead of second Bangladesh-New Zealand ODI
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will honour Rubel Hossain ahead of the second ODI between Bangladesh and New Zealand at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Monday, following
- - (original version)
Litton, Miraz headline final day of DPL player transfers
The inclusion of Litton and Miraz in the same Rupganj side drew the most attention, with the national teammates set to play together for the club for the first time.
- - (original version)
Will Soumya get the nod for second New Zealand ODI?
Luck may finally be turning for Soumya Sarkar, with the left-hander expected to feature in Bangladesh’s eleven in the second ODI of the three match against New Zealand at the
- - (original version)
আলোচিত
হাসিনা অনেক লোভ দেখিয়েছিলেন
জাতীয় সংসদের স্পিকার হাফিজ উদ্দিন আহমদ বীরবিক্রম বলেছেন, এমন কোনো লোভ
- - (original version)
Politics
‘If there’s no fuel shortage, why are drivers waiting in lines till midnight?’
Rumeen Farhana tells parliament the reality at filling stations exposes a mismatch with the govt’s public stance
- - (original version)
45 leaders of UP Bangladesh, SAD and AB Party join NCP
A person’s previous political identity would not be the party’s main consideration, Nahid Islam says
- - (original version)
NCP leader resigns after being named in Nari Shakti committee without consent
NCP announces the 53-member full committee of its women's wing, Jatiya Nari Shakti
- - (original version)
Ignore people at your peril
Leaders of the Jamaat‑e‑Islami‑led 11‑party alliance yesterday urged the government to adopt a pro‑people stance, warning that if the opposition’s street movement continues, it would not “bode well” for the
- - (original version)
‘Past govts’ measles vaccination failure unforgivable crime’
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday termed the “life-threatening failure” of the previous two governments to vaccinate children against measles across the country an “unforgivable crime”.
- - (original version)
Business
Can wind power emerge as a pillar in the energy mix?
From early pilot schemes in Feni and Kutubdia to Sirajganj initiatives, Bangladesh’s wind power is maturing
- - (original version)
Counter-rally at Motijheel: Bank customers’ group demands arrest of S Alam
A counter-demonstration was staged in Dhaka’s Motijheel commercial area by the Islami Bank Customers’ Coordination Council, shortly after a human chain organised by dismissed officials of six Islami banks at
- - (original version)
Loan defaulters have become part of political system: Rehman Sobhan
Renowned economist Rehman Sobhan has said that loan defaulters have become part of the political system and are themselves creating obstacles to reform. The problem is not individualistic but structural,
- - (original version)
Editorial
The price of subsidised delay
Govt must manage impact of fuel price adjustments on economy.
- - (original version)
Renewed campus violence worrying
THE government of the Bangladesh National Party appears non-committal about containing violence in educational institutions. Mymensingh Medical College on April 18 postponed all classes and examinations for a week and
- - (original version)
Institutional neglect undermines solar success
THE use of solar power for irrigation projects in a single season in Rangpur has saved around 7.5 million litres of diesel. This shows that solar projects deliver where they
- - (original version)
Quiet shift towards coercion at India’s borders
IN 2025, border killings along the Bangladesh–India frontier reached a five-year high, with at least 34 Bangladeshi nationals killed by India’s Border Security Force, according to the Bangladeshi human rights
- - (original version)
Current measles outbreak
Measles is caused by a virus, which belongs to a family of virus known as paramyxoviridae. These viruses are enveloped in two layers of lipid, which make it fragile to
- - (original version)
Entertainment
A stalwart’s sixty: Tauquir Ahmed celebrated by cultural personalities
At sixty, Tauquir Ahmed stands at a point where a life in the arts begins to take on its full shape. Today (April 19), at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, colleagues
- - (original version)
Bassbaba Sumon lends voice to ‘Andhar’
Sumon is also directly connected to the film’s story. He co-wrote “Andhar” with Shakib Chowdhury and Adnan Adib Khan of Cryptic Fate. Speaking about the project, Sumon described it as
- - (original version)
Popular drama ‘Eta Amaderi Golpo’ nears its end
While the director's previous television serials such as “Graduate”, “Mic”, and “Chander Nijer Kono Alo Nei” were also well received during their run, this drama has surpassed them all.
- - (original version)
Chittralekha Guha returns to stage with ‘Lutfar Prodeep’
Set against a historical backdrop, the play revisits the fall of Bengal’s last independent Nawab while centring on the emotional journey of Lutfunnisa, wife of Siraj ud-Daulah.
- - (original version)
Health
Zero malaria death by next year a stiff challenge now
The issue of malaria deaths came into focus following the death of Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman from malaria on Friday, ahead of World Malaria Day on April 25.
- - (original version)
Pancreatic fat raises alarm over childhood obesity risks
A growing body of research is shedding light on a lesser-known risk in childhood obesity, fat accumulation in the pancreas.
- - (original version)
Life style
11 organisations offer jobs to those without prior experience, salary exceeds Tk 50,000
By taking advantage of these programmes, individuals can begin their professional careers directly at the management or leadership level without prior experience.
- - (original version)
News, Live TV & Radio all in one
সবসময় আপডেট থাকার জন্য আজই ডাউনলোড করুন Bangi News App (Android or iOS)

Contact
reader@banginews.com

Bangi News app আপনাকে দিবে এক অভাবনীয় অভিজ্ঞতা যা আপনি কাগজের সংবাদপত্রে পাবেন না। আপনি শুধু খবর পড়বেন তাই নয়, আপনি পঞ্চ ইন্দ্রিয় দিয়ে উপভোগও করবেন। বিশ্বাস না হলে আজই ডাউনলোড করুন। এটি সম্পূর্ণ ফ্রি।

Follow @banginews