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Govt embarks on 60 landmark initiatives in two months: spokesman 
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IMF to continue supporting Bangladesh as development partner
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PM Tarique Rahman's only goal to serve people: Ruman
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Opposition party creating obstacles to country's progress: Mahdi Amin
Edu Ministry proposes 1,461 temporary posts in 11 govt colleges
Edu Ministry proposes 1,461 temporary posts in 11 govt colleges
5,613 Hajj pilgrims depart for Saudi Arabia 
5,613 Hajj pilgrims depart for Saudi Arabia 
False cases must be curbed to reduce case backlog: AG
5 killed by lightning strikes in Sunamganj  
5 killed by lightning strikes in Sunamganj  
SUNAMGANJ, April 18, 2026 (BSS)- 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. Habibur Rahman, 22, a student of Badshaganj Degree College, and Rahmat Ullah, 13, son of Md. Jaynal Haque from Islampur (Swarashtipur) village in Joyshree union In Dharmapasha upazila, died in lightning strikes in the Togor Haor areas. Meanwhile, in Jamalganj upazila, another person identified as  Nur Jamal died while harvesting rice in a haor at  the same time.  In separate lightning incident occurred in Tahirpur upazila, one Abul Kalam died while working in a haor. Three others were also injured in separate lightning incidents. Additionally, in Derai upazila, another person named Liton Mia from Peruya village in Charanachar union died from a lightning strike. He was also struck while harvesting rice in a haor. "So far, we have received reports of five deaths due to lightning strikes, “Additional Superintendent of Police (Media) Sujan Sarkar told BSS. 
Fake photocard with image of Home Minister spreading propaganda identified: BanglaFact
Fake photocard with image of Home Minister spreading propaganda identified: BanglaFact
Metro rail extension works in northern route is underway: officials
Metro rail extension works in northern route is underway: officials
Trump says Iran cannot 'blackmail us' with Strait of Hormuz
Trump says Iran cannot 'blackmail us' with Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON, United States, April 18, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US President Donald Trump on Saturday warned Iran not to "blackmail" Washington with its flip-flopping on the fate of the Strait of Hormuz, after Tehran declared the strategic waterway once again closed. "We're talking to them. They wanted to close up the strait again -- you know, as they've been doing for years -- and they can't blackmail us," Trump said at a White House event. Trump said there would be "some information" about Iran later in the day, adding: "We're taking a tough stand." Iran's military on Saturday declared the strait, through which about one-fifth of the world's crude and liquefied natural gas normally passes, was once again closed, a day after saying it was open.  
Ziaur Rahman's role in founding SAARC recalled at Antalya Forum
Ziaur Rahman's role in founding SAARC recalled at Antalya Forum
Tarique Rahman among TIME's 100 most influential people of 2026
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Govt moves to make, implement action plans under 180-day programme: PM
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Govt. starts implementing different welfare programmes for people: PM 
IMF to continue supporting Bangladesh as development partner
IMF to continue supporting Bangladesh as development partner
DHAKA, April 18, 2026 (BSS) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has categorically reiterated that it is a development partner of Bangladesh and expressed its willingness to continue supporting the country during the tenure of this democratically elected government. This was expressed when the visiting Bangladesh delegation, led by Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, held two meetings with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday on the sidelines of the World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings in the Washington DC in the USA. The first meeting took place in the morning with IMF's Asia and Pacific Department Director Krishna Srinivasan and his team, while the second meeting was held in the afternoon with IMF Deputy Managing Director Nigel Clarke and his team, said a press release issued from the Bangladesh Embassy in the Washington DC. Both meetings were held in a positive and constructive atmosphere. During the discussions, the Finance and Planning Minister highlighted the governance approach of the incumbent elected government as well as the key commitments outlined in the BNP's election manifesto. Key issues discussed included measures increasing revenue collection and reforms in the banking and financial sectors. The two sides reached agreement on most issues, while also acknowledging that further discussions are needed on certain matters. The finance minister emphasized the government's firm stance on issues directly related to public interest. Although there were differences of opinion on some issues, both sides have agreed to continue the discussion while consensus on all aspects is possible through mutual discussion and dialogue, added the release. Meanwhile, the press wing of the Bangladesh Embassy in Washington DC clarified that reports published in some newspapers claiming that the IMF had suspended the next tranche of its loan citing reform failures are completely untrue.    
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DCCI signs MoC with three Chinese Chambers 
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MDB heads underscore importance of deeper collaboration amid heightened global uncertainty
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Fake photocard with image of Home Minister spreading propaganda identified: BanglaFact
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Ministry dismisses rumour over SSC exam routine
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Neighbours confirm Kabir Hossain’s identity as a farmer
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BanglaFact flags measles misinformation on political Facebook page
5 killed by lightning strikes in Sunamganj  
5 killed by lightning strikes in Sunamganj  
SUNAMGANJ, April 18, 2026 (BSS)- 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. Habibur Rahman, 22, a student of Badshaganj Degree College, and Rahmat Ullah, 13, son of Md. Jaynal Haque from Islampur (Swarashtipur) village in Joyshree union In Dharmapasha upazila, died in lightning strikes in the Togor Haor areas. Meanwhile, in Jamalganj upazila, another person identified as  Nur Jamal died while harvesting rice in a haor at  the same time.  In separate lightning incident occurred in Tahirpur upazila, one Abul Kalam died while working in a haor. Three others were also injured in separate lightning incidents. Additionally, in Derai upazila, another person named Liton Mia from Peruya village in Charanachar union died from a lightning strike. He was also struck while harvesting rice in a haor. "So far, we have received reports of five deaths due to lightning strikes, “Additional Superintendent of Police (Media) Sujan Sarkar told BSS. 
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Re-excavation of two canals begins in Madaripur
Edu Ministry proposes 1,461 temporary posts in 11 govt colleges
Edu Ministry proposes 1,461 temporary posts in 11 govt colleges
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Titumir for transforming DU into a research-oriented institution
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KU introduces skill development test for staff promotion
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Dhaka Board scraps 'silent expulsion' rule from SSC exam conduct policy
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Mahmudullah hails Tamim’s role in DPL start
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Bijoy ready to return to cricket with DPL
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Mamun’s solo photography exhibition opens at Bangla Academy
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Govt expands rehab network as addiction outpaces treatment access
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