Headline
Dhaka's Tesla: Technological upgrade or poverty trap?
In the back streets of Dhaka, the "Tesla" battery rickshaw has created a "last-mile extraction economy" that offers displaced farmers immediate survival at the cost of inescapable, systematic debt.
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
Punashcha Dhaka: Revisiting the city’s social and cultural past
Dhaka has always been a city that returns to itself. Every alley, riverbank, and ruin seems to hold another story waiting to be rediscovered.
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
Poetry takes readers to new world of sights, sounds: Jahangir Feroze
Poet and journalist Jahangir Feroze thinks that poetry takes the readers to a new sights, sounds and feelings by opening up the world of imagination.
11h - New Age - (original version)
Maldives rejects merging key elections to cut costs
The Maldives voted to reject a government plan to hold presidential and parliamentary elections on the same day to save costs, official results of a referendum showed on Sunday.
11h - New Age - (original version)
Leasing of 14 jute mills completed: state minister
State minister for textiles and jute Md Shariful Alam said on Sunday that the government was working to reopen closed jute mills under the Prime Minister’s directive to boost employment
11h - New Age - (original version)
BIDA backtracks on pvt sector advisory council
The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority withdrew an earlier announcement in which it said the government had established a formal Private Sector Advisory Council...
11h - New Age - (original version)
RMG makers seek revision of Labour Ordinance clauses
Readymade garment manufacturers on Sunday called for revisions to several clauses of the Bangladesh Labour Act (Amendment) Ordinance 2025, warning that certain provisions could pose risks to the industry...
11h - New Age - (original version)
Bangladesh
Bogura-6 by-polls in three days; voters show little enthusiasm
Polling set for April 9 as major parties step up campaigns amid muted public interest
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
Indian high commissioner meets PM Tarique
Bilateral issues discussed at Prime Minister’s Office
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
Measles situation: Barguna sees 18pc of total deaths, gaps in vaccination programme arrangements
The measles infection rate in the country is 16.8pc. In Barguna Sadar, the rate is 294.5pc. Such a high level of infection is not found anywhere else in the country.
11h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
CUET signs deal with Pubali Bank
The Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology signed a memorandum of understanding with the Pubali Bank PLC at the CUET in Chattogram on Thursday.
11h - New Age - (original version)
Dhaka Wasa turns to groundwater despite unfinished projects
Despite growing concerns over the fast-depleting groundwater table, Dhaka Wasa is set to seek Ecnec’s approval for a Tk 920.85 crore “emergency” water supply project that will rely on groundwater
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
Fuel shortage halts Barishal trawlers, leaves fishers idle
Thousands of fishermen across Barishal division have been passing idle days and suffering financial losses as most fishing trawlers are left anchored at docks amid the ongoing fuel shortage.
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
International
US, Iran and mediators make push for 45-day ceasefire, Axios reports
The mediators are discussing the terms of a two-phased deal, the report said
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
UNDP delegation discusses police reform with home minister
The United Nations Development Programme delegation led by resident representative Stefan Liller held a courtesy meeting with home minister Salahuddin Ahmed at his official residence in Bailey Road area of
11h - New Age - (original version)
No secret deal with US: Khalilur
Foreign minister Khalilur Rahman on Sunday said Bangladesh has no secret agreement with the United States, adding that whatever agreements exist have already been made public.
11h - New Age - (original version)
What we do and don’t know
The second US serviceman whose aircraft was shot down on Iranian soil has been rescued in a bold operation which marks a clear success for the US president at a
17h - Daily Star - (original version)
Israeli strike kills 4 in Gaza
Gaza’s civil defence agency and a hospital reported that an Israeli strike on a group of civilians in the Palestinian territory yesterday killed four people and wounded several others.
17h - Daily Star - (original version)
Iraqi ships can pass Strait of Hormuz
Iran has announced that Iraqi ships are free to pass the Strait of Hormuz, the latest sign of Tehran easing its stranglehold on the critical conduit for global energy supplies.
17h - Daily Star - (original version)
Ukraine hits oil refinery, Baltic Sea port in Russia
Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s NORSI oil refinery in the central Nizhny Novgorod region overnight, Ukrainian drone forces commander Robert Brovdi said yesterday.
17h - Daily Star - (original version)
Technology
Microsoft to invest $10 billion in Japan for AI infrastructure and training
Microsoft has announced a $10 billion investment in Japan from 2026 through 2029, focusing on artificial intelligence infrastructure, cybersecurity partnerships, and workforce development, according to an official blog post by
17h - Daily Star - (original version)
Sport
'Plenty of time left for politics, not much for cricket'
"I miss the country immensely. I hope to return soon, and it will certainly feel great when that happens."
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
Inter close in on Serie A title by thumping Roma
Closest challengers AC Milan travel to champions Napoli on Monday with both bidding to see who might stop Inter from securing a 21st league crown.
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
BCB in turmoil as resignations mount, probe adds pressure
Since returning from Melbourne in late March, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul has remained active in board affairs even as growing internal instability has continues casting a
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
Bangladesh held by Uzbekistan, face playoff for Asian Games spot
Bangladesh missed out on a place in the semifinals after being held to a 1-1 draw by Uzbekistan in their final group-stage match in Bangkok on Monday, forcing them into
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
David six-hitting spree powers Bengaluru to IPL win
Tim David belted eight sixes in a blistering 70 not out to fire Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second win of the IPL season, hammering Chennai Super Kings by 43
17h - Daily Star - (original version)
আলোচিত
মঙ্গল শোভাযাত্রা স্থায়ীভাবে বন্ধে হাইকোর্টে রিট
দেশের সংখ্যাগরিষ্ঠ মুসলিম জনগোষ্ঠীর ঈমান, ধর্মীয় স্বাধীনতা, সাংবিধানিক অধিকার এবং সাম্প্রদায়িক সম্প্রীতি মারাত্মকভাবে ক্ষতিগ্রস্ত হওয়ার আশঙ্কায় পহেলা বৈশাখে অনুষ্ঠিত মঙ্গল শোভাযাত্রা স্থায়ীভাবে বন্ধে হাইকোর্টে রিট পিটিশন দায়ের করা হয়েছে।
1d - Ekushey TV - (original version)
তারা কেমন করে এ আইন বাতিলের পরামর্শ দেয়: সংসদে কান্নাজড়িত কণ্ঠে মীর আহমাদ
গুম প্রতিকার ও প্রতিরোধ অধ্যাদেশ বাতিলের সুপারিশ নিয়ে প্রশ্ন তুলেছেন জামায়াত দলীয় সংসদ সদস্য মীর আহমাদ বিন কাসেম।
23h - Prothom-alo - (original version)
গুম প্রতিরোধ, বিচার ব্যবস্থা সংস্কারসহ ২০ অধ্যাদেশ নিয়ে বিএনপির আপত্তি কেন? - BBC News বাংলা
সংসদের বিশেষ কমিটির সুপারিশ অনুযায়ী যে ২০টি অধ্যাদেশ কার্যকারিতা হারাচ্ছে, সেগুলোর মধ্যে রয়েছে গুম প্রতিরোধ, মানবাধিকার কমিশন শক্তিশালীকরণ, দুর্নীতি দমন কমিশনের ক্ষমতা বৃদ্ধি, বিচার বিভাগের স্বাধীনতার মতো বিষয়গুলোও অন্তর্ভুক্ত রয়েছে।
23h - BBC Bangla - (original version)
মার্কিন যুদ্ধবিমানের নিখোঁজ ক্রু ইরানে কোথায় লুকিয়ে ছিলেন? কীভাবে তাকে উদ্ধার করল যুক্তরাষ্ট্র? - BBC News বাংলা
উদ্ধার অভিযানে 'কয়েক ডজন যুদ্ধবিমান' এবং বিশেষ প্রশিক্ষণপ্রাপ্ত কয়েকশ সেনা অংশ নেন বলে জানা যাচ্ছে। অভিযান চলাকালে মার্কিন সেনাদের সঙ্গে ইরানি সেনাদের সংঘর্ষ হয়েছে। ইরান জানিয়েছে, মার্কিন হামলায় তাদের বেশ
23h - BBC Bangla - (original version)
দলীয় প্রতীকে ঢাকা সিটি নির্বাচনে লড়ার ঘোষণা হিরো আলমের
আসন্ন ঢাকা সিটি করপোরেশন নির্বাচনে মেয়র পদে প্রতিদ্বন্দ্বিতা করার ঘোষণা দিয়েছেন আলোচিত কনটেন্ট ক্রিয়েটর আশরাফুল আলম, যিনি হিরো আলম নামেই সমধিক পরিচিত। তবে গত নির্বাচনের মতো স্বতন্ত্র প্রার্থী হিসেবে নয়,
17h - SomoyerKonthosor - (original version)
সিলেটে ভারতীয় পণ্যবাহী ট্রাক ছিনতাই চেষ্টার অভিযোগে যুবদল নেতা গ্রেফতার
গ্রেফতারকৃত মনিজুল আহমদ সিলেট মহানগর যুবদলের পল্লী উন্নয়ন ও সমবায় বিষয়ক সম্পাদক এবং আম্বরখানা ইলেকট্রিক সাপ্লাই এলাকার বাসিন্দা। তার বিরুদ্ধে সিলেট মেট্রোপলিটন পুলিশের (এসএমপি) এয়ারপোর্ট থানায় দায়ের করা চোরাচালান সংক্রান্ত
17h - Daily Nayadiganta - (original version)
Politics
Indictment hearing against Shamim Osman, others on April 19
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 on Sunday set April 19 for a charge-framing hearing in a crimes against humanity case against former lawmaker Shamim Osman and 11 others in connection with
11h - New Age - (original version)
Two Jamaat leaders held over assault on police
A joint team of police and detective branch on Sunday arrested two Jamaat-e-Islami leaders in connection with an assault on police personnel inside Palashbari police station in Gaibandha.
11h - New Age - (original version)
NCP warns of movement if accountability-related ordinances not enacted
Spokesperson Asif Mahmud says public interest and accountability-related ordinances must be enacted into law before April 10
17h - Daily Star - (original version)
‘Ordinance repeal could have been handled better’
Some senior BNP leaders have expressed disappointment with the way the repeal of several key ordinances, issued during the interim government, was handled.
17h - Daily Star - (original version)
Business
Oil prices rise as US-Israeli war with Iran continues to disrupt supply
Oil prices climbed on Monday ‌on continuing fears of supply losses because of shipping disruptions in the key Middle East producing region from the US-Israeli war with Iran. Brent crude
11h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
Evening shop closures slash sales by half
Shops and shopping malls have been closing in the evening for three consecutive days to address the energy crisis. As a result, the duration for sales has decreased by 2-3
11h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
Shanta Lifestyle hosts design dialogue with Fabio Novembre
The programme featured Italian architect and designer Fabio Novembre, who spoke about design, storytelling and his work.
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
Editorial
Repealing Supreme Court ordinances may return courts to political captivity
The move to repeal the Supreme Court Secretariat Ordinance, 2025 and the Supreme Court Judges’ Appointment Ordinance, 2025 is being presented as prudence.
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
When reform becomes more power, less accountability
With the parliamentary politics once again becoming vibrant and engaging, a clear fault line is gradually emerging between the ruling party, BNP, and the opposition, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI).
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
How deep was the interim govt's 'deep state'
Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain served as an advisor for almost the entire duration of Professor Yunus's interim government. He was appointed to the government as a representative of the students
11h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
Untangling confusion over law, constitutional authority
A RECENT remark in the parliament by the home minister, Mr. Salahuddin Ahmed, has reignited a fundamental constitutional debate. Referring to the July National Charter Implementation Order, he stated: This
11h - New Age - (original version)
Entertainment
Udichi protests renaming of Mongol Shobhajatra
The protest follows the government’s recent decision to rename the procession “Baishakhi Shobhajatra”, citing inclusivity and a desire to present it as a universal festival.
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
Actor's death triggers massive strike in West Bengal entertainment industry
India’s West Bengal entertainment industry has announced an indefinite strike beginning 7 April, escalating calls for stricter on-set safety measures following the tragic death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee. The
11h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
Kanak Chapa and Kangalini Sufia to be honoured at Channel i Music Awards
With a blend of legendary performers and contemporary stars, this year’s TMSS Channel i Music Awards is poised to be one of the most memorable celebrations of Bangladeshi music.
1d - Daily Star - (original version)
Life style
How is measles and rubella different? Symptoms and prevention of rubella
Rubella poses a serious risk to pregnant women. If a mother becomes infected during the first trimester, the baby may be born with CRS
11h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
How colours define every festival in Bangladeshi culture
Celebrate the vibrant cultural identity of Bangladesh through seasonal festivals like Pahela Baishakh and Durga Puja. Explore how traditional colors unite diverse communities, blending nature with religious harmony to create
1d - Daily Star - (original version)
Why Tantibazar silver still drives Old Dhaka’s jewellery trade
Explore Tantibazar’s historic silver market in Old Dhaka. From hallmarked purity to Meenakari craftsmanship, discover how middle-class buyers navigate pricing, negotiation, and traditional jewelry designs like Komol Nupur for authentic,
1d - Daily Star - (original version)
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