#1International
Afghanistan and Pakistan hold peace talks in China
Talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan were reportedly held in China in an effort to end the ongoing border conflict between the two countries.
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#2Domestic
Bangladeshi national killed by drone shrapnel in UAE
A Bangladeshi citizen was killed by shrapnel during a drone interception in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, amid Iranian strikes on Arab countries.
#3International
Cambodia extradites Huione Group chairman to China for online fraud
Cambodia extradited the former chairperson of Huione Group to China, accused of involvement in a large-scale online fraud and money laundering network.
#4International
Iran fires ballistic missiles at Qatar, UAE and Kuwait
Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones targeting Arab Gulf states including Qatar, UAE and Kuwait, hitting Kuwait International Airport fuel storage and a Qatari oil tanker.
#5International
Iranian President Pezeshkian sends diplomatic letter to Americans
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian released an open letter to the American people suggesting diplomatic engagement is possible to end the ongoing conflict.
#6International
Israel completes strikes on Iranian military and nuclear targets
The Israeli military announced that its air force completed strikes against vital targets in Iran, including military installations and nuclear sites.
#7International
NASA launches Artemis II crewed Moon flyby mission
NASA launched Artemis II from Kennedy Space Center carrying astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Jeremy Hansen for a flyby of the Moon.
#8International
Russia claims full control of Luhansk Oblast in Ukraine
The Russian defence ministry claimed its forces took full control of Luhansk Oblast in eastern Ukraine. The Ukrainian military denied the claim, saying its 3rd Assault Brigade continues to hold positions.
#9International
Trump addresses nation on Iran war progress
US President Donald Trump delivered his first primetime address since the Iran war began, saying US forces would soon 'finish the job' and warned of escalation if no deal is reached within 2-3 weeks.
#10International
US lifts sanctions on Venezuelan acting president Delcy Rodríguez
The United States lifted sanctions on Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodríguez, signaling a potential shift in US-Venezuela diplomatic relations.
#11International
7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia
One person was killed and another injured when a building collapsed in Manado, North Sulawesi, following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck eastern Indonesia.
#12Domestic
Bangladesh government issues advisory for citizens in Gulf states
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a travel advisory urging Bangladeshi expatriates in UAE, Kuwait and Qatar to stay alert amid Iranian missile strikes on Arab Gulf states.
#13International
Dutch authorities recover stolen Dacian golden helmet
Dutch authorities recovered the Helmet of Coțofenești and other Dacian royal collection treasures stolen from the Drents Museum in Assen in 2025.
#14Domestic
Fuel price adjustment expected as global oil crosses $113
Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission signaled a potential fuel price revision following the spike in global crude oil prices past $113 per barrel due to the Iran war.
#15International
Iran and Oman draft protocol for Strait of Hormuz transit
Iranian deputy foreign minister announced that Iran and Oman are drafting a protocol to oversee maritime transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
#16International
Moldova parliament approves withdrawal from CIS
Moldova's parliament approved the country's withdrawal from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), citing Russia's actions in Ukraine and illegal military presence on Moldovan territory.
#17International
Pakistan hikes fuel prices sharply due to Middle East conflict
Pakistan increased fuel prices with petrol rising 42.7% and diesel 54.9% in response to higher global energy costs linked to the Iran war.
#18International
Trump dismisses Attorney General Pam Bondi
US President Donald Trump dismissed Pam Bondi as Attorney General, with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche replacing her on an acting basis.
#19International
UK hosts 40-nation summit on reopening Strait of Hormuz
The United Kingdom hosted a summit with 40 countries to discuss forming a coalition to secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz, disrupted by the Iran war.
#20International
US crude oil surges past $113 per barrel amid Iran war
United States crude oil prices surged to over $113 per barrel as the Iran war disrupted global energy markets, driving widespread fuel price hikes globally.
#21International
China investigates former Xinjiang Party Secretary Ma Xingrui
China's Central Commission for Discipline Inspection announced investigation of former Xinjiang Party Secretary Ma Xingrui for suspected 'serious violation of law and discipline'.
#22International
Iran shoots down US F-15E fighter jet over Iranian airspace
Iranian forces shot down a US F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet. American officials said a search was underway for the pilots, while Iran offered rewards for their capture.
#23International
Myanmar military ruler Min Aung Hlaing elected President
Myanmar's military ruler General Min Aung Hlaing was elected President by the Electoral College with 429 votes, formalizing military control over the country's government.
#24Domestic
Remittance flow from Gulf states faces disruption risks
Bangladesh Bank flagged potential disruption to remittance flows from Gulf states as banking operations in UAE and Kuwait were impacted by ongoing Iranian missile attacks.
#25International
UAE intercepts 18 ballistic missiles and 47 drones from Iran
The United Arab Emirates intercepted 18 ballistic missiles, four cruise missiles, and 47 drones from Iran in one of the largest aerial defense operations during the conflict.
#26International
Iran rejects Trump's 48-hour ultimatum to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran's military command rejected a US ultimatum from President Trump demanding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, warning of further attacks on critical infrastructure if not met.
#27International
Israel strikes Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut and southern Lebanon
The Israeli military struck Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut and destroyed a bridge in eastern Lebanon. Airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least two girls and injured 40 people.
#28International
Jordan intercepts 261 Iranian missiles and drones in five weeks
The Jordanian military reported that 261 missiles and drones from Iran aimed at Jordan had been intercepted over the past five weeks of the Iran war.
#29International
Maldivians reject constitutional referendum on concurrent elections
Voters in the Maldives rejected a constitutional amendment that proposed holding presidential and parliamentary elections concurrently in 2028, while the Maldivian Democratic Party retained five mayoral seats.
#30International
Planet Labs suspends satellite imagery of Iran at US request
Satellite imagery firm Planet Labs suspended public release of images of Iran and surrounding conflict areas at the US government's request, applying retroactively to images from March 9.
#31International
Russia evacuates 198 more staff from Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant
Russia evacuated 198 additional staff from Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant after an airstrike killed an Iranian security guard at the facility.
#32International
Zelenskyy says Ukraine willing for next round of peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is willing to hold the next round of peace talks with Russia and the United States to end the ongoing war.
#33Domestic
কেরানীগঞ্জে লাইটার কারখানায় আগুনে ৫ জন নিহত — Fire kills 5 in Dhaka factory
Five people were killed in a fire at a gas lighter factory in Keraniganj Upazila, Dhaka District, Bangladesh, highlighting ongoing industrial safety concerns.
#34International
Hezbollah claims striking Israeli military vessel off Lebanon
Hezbollah claimed its fighters struck an Israeli military vessel off the coast of Lebanon, amid continued Israeli airstrikes that killed five people in Kfar Hatta, southern Lebanon.
#35International
Iranian drone attack hits Bahrain oil storage facility
Bahrain's state-owned energy company Bapco Energies reported an Iranian drone attack on one of its storage facilities, triggering a fire in an oil tank.
#36International
Iranian drones strike Kuwait oil infrastructure and power plants
Iranian drones struck the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation building, a government ministry complex, and severely damaged two power plants and desalination facilities in Kuwait.
#37International
Iranian media claims US C-130 shot down during rescue operation
Iranian media claimed an American C-130 Hercules transport plane was shot down in Isfahan during a search and rescue operation for the missing US airman from the downed F-15E.
#38International
Nepal announces two-day weekends to conserve fuel amid Iran war
Nepal announced that government and educational institutions will have two days off per week instead of one, as part of fuel conservation measures amid the global energy crisis caused by the Iran war.
#39International
US commandos rescue downed F-15E crew member from Iran
After heavy fighting, US special operations commandos successfully recovered the weapon systems officer from the F-15E fighter jet shot down over Iran on April 3.
#40Domestic
বাংলাদেশে জ্বালানি সংরক্ষণ ব্যবস্থা জোরদার — Fuel conservation measures intensified
The Bangladesh government intensified fuel conservation measures as the global energy crisis deepened, with Nepal and other South Asian nations also implementing emergency energy-saving policies.
#41International
Artemis II breaks record for farthest humans from Earth
NASA's Artemis II spacecraft carrying four astronauts surpassed the 248,655-mile record set by Apollo 13 in 1970, becoming the farthest humans have ever travelled from Earth.
#42International
Iran sends 10-point counter-proposal rejecting US ceasefire terms
Iran sent a 10-point counter-proposal to the United States via Pakistan, demanding resolution of all regional conflicts, lifting of sanctions, reconstruction, and a protocol to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
#43International
Attack on Israeli consulate in Istanbul leaves one gunman dead
One gunman was killed and two other perpetrators and two Turkish policemen were injured in a shootout outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, Turkey.
#44International
Iranian drones strike Saudi SABIC petrochemical complex in Jubail
Iranian drones struck a SABIC petrochemical complex in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, causing a fire, as part of continued Iranian strikes on Arab Gulf states despite ceasefire discussions.
#45International
Trump announces two-week suspension of bombing on Iran
US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social a two-week suspension of bombing and attacks on Iran, subject to Iran agreeing to complete, immediate and safe opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
#46International
Iran confirms two-week ceasefire with US, Strait of Hormuz to reopen
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed the two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The ceasefire was ratified by Iran's Supreme National Security Council.
#47International
Israel launches massive strikes on Lebanon killing 303 people
Israel launched devastating airstrikes across Lebanon killing at least 303 people and injuring 1,150, hours after the Iran-US ceasefire was announced. Netanyahu and Trump claimed the ceasefire does not include Lebanon.
#48International
Oil prices plunge below $95 as Dow surges after ceasefire
Oil prices dropped below $95 per barrel and the Dow Jones surged over 1,000 points following the announcement of the Iran-US ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
#49Domestic
বাংলাদেশে জ্বালানি মূল্য ও প্রবাসী আয়ে স্বস্তির আশা — Fuel and remittance relief hopes
Bangladesh expressed cautious optimism as the Iran-US ceasefire could ease global fuel prices and restore disrupted remittance flows from Gulf states, where millions of Bangladeshi expatriates work.
#50International
Israel refuses to observe ceasefire in Lebanon despite US pressure
Israel agreed to hold direct talks with Lebanon in Washington D.C. under US pressure, but refused to observe the Iran war ceasefire in Lebanon, continuing airstrikes that killed at least seven people.
#51International
Oil prices rebound to nearly $100 per barrel amid ceasefire doubts
US and Brent Crude oil prices rebounded to nearly $100 per barrel as concerns grew over the durability of the Iran-US ceasefire, with continued Israeli strikes on Lebanon raising doubts.
#52International
NASA's Artemis II splashes down after historic Moon mission
NASA's Artemis II spacecraft successfully splashed down in the northern Pacific Ocean near San Diego, California, completing its historic crewed lunar flyby mission.
#53International
South Korea approves $17.7 billion supplementary budget for Iran war impact
South Korea's parliament approved a ₩26.2 trillion ($17.7 billion) supplementary budget to address the economic effects of the Iran war, including cash assistance to 35 million South Koreans.
#54International
Lebanon war death toll surpasses 2,000
The Lebanese government reported that the death toll from the ongoing war has surpassed 2,000 people, as Israel rejected a ceasefire with Hezbollah and continued strikes across southern Lebanon.
#55International
Russia and Ukraine announce 32-hour Orthodox Easter ceasefire
Russia and Ukraine announced a 32-hour ceasefire in observation of Orthodox Easter, alongside a prisoner exchange of 175 servicemen from each side.
#56International
US begins clearing naval mines from Strait of Hormuz
US President Trump said the US has begun clearing out naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, with USS Frank Peterson and USS Michael Murphy destroyers crossing the strait to ensure safe passage.
#57International
US-Iran delegations arrive in Islamabad for historic ceasefire talks
Delegations from Iran and the United States arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan, for the highest-level engagement since the 1979 Iranian Revolution, with JD Vance leading the US side and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf leading Iran's.
#58International
Hungary holds parliamentary election with record 77.8% turnout
Hungary held parliamentary elections with 77.8% voter turnout, the highest since the fall of communism, amid a contest between Viktor Orbán's Fidesz and Péter Magyar's Tisza party.
#59International
Islamabad peace talks end without deal, Trump announces naval blockade
US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad ended without agreement over Iran's nuclear program, missiles, and Lebanon. Trump announced a US naval blockade of Iran and the Strait of Hormuz effective immediately.
#60International
Nizar Amidi takes office as new President of Iraq
Nizar Amidi officially took office as President of Iraq, succeeding Abdul Latif Rashid, after being elected by the Iraqi parliament.
#61International
Rory McIlroy wins back-to-back Masters Tournament titles
Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy won his second consecutive Masters Tournament at Augusta National, cementing his status among golf's all-time greats.
#62International
Benin election: Romuald Wadagni wins presidency with 94% landslide
Provisional results showed Benin's Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni won the presidential election in a landslide with 94% of the vote, succeeding President Patrice Talon.
#63International
Pakistan PM says ceasefire still in force despite failed talks
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the Iran-US ceasefire remains in force and diplomatic efforts continue to end the war, despite the Islamabad talks ending without agreement.
#64International
Israel-Lebanon hold first direct peace talks in decades in Washington
Israeli and Lebanese officials met in Washington D.C. for the first direct peace talks between the countries in decades, with Israel prioritizing Hezbollah's disarmament and Lebanon limiting its mandate to ceasefire discussions.
#65International
Italy suspends military equipment agreement with Israel
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced that Italy is suspending the automatic renewal of its agreement with Israel on exchanging military equipment and technology, citing the current situation in the region.
#66International
Oil prices decline sharply amid renewed Iran-US talk hopes
Oil prices fell sharply with WTI crude dropping 6.2% to $92.94 per barrel and Brent Crude declining 3.77% to $95.61, as expectations of reduced Middle East tensions grew following hints of renewed US-Iran negotiations.
#67Domestic
পহেলা বৈশাখ ১৪৩৩ — বাংলা নববর্ষ উদযাপন — Bengali New Year celebrations
Bangladesh celebrates Pohela Boishakh 1433, the Bengali New Year, with traditional Mangal Shobhajatra processions, cultural events, and fairs across the country marking the start of the new Bengali calendar year.
#68International
Donors pledge €1.3 billion for Sudan at Berlin conference
International donors pledged €1.3 billion ($1.5 billion) in foreign aid for Sudan at a conference in Berlin, Germany, marking the third anniversary of Sudan's civil war, alongside discussions on ceasefire negotiations.
#69International
Iran threatens to close Red Sea if US naval blockade continues
Iran's military headquarters threatened to close the Red Sea in addition to the Strait of Hormuz if the US naval blockade continues, raising fears of further disruption to global shipping routes.
#70International
US Senate rejects War Powers Resolution 52-47 on Iran war
The US Senate rejected the War Powers Resolution by a 52-47 vote in the fourth Democratic-led attempt to stop military hostilities in Iran until authorized by Congress.
#71International
US to deploy 10,000+ more troops to Middle East to pressure Iran
A US official confirmed that over 10,000 additional US military personnel, including sailors aboard USS George H.W. Bush and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, will arrive in the Middle East later this month.
#72International
IMF and World Bank restore relations with Venezuela
The International Monetary Fund and World Bank restored official relations with Venezuela and recognized acting President Delcy Rodríguez's administration, enabling engagement on economic policy and potential financial assistance.
#73International
Sindarov wins Chess Candidates Tournament; Vaishali wins Women's
Uzbek grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov won the Chess Candidates Tournament in Cyprus, earning the right to challenge for the World Championship. India's Vaishali Rameshbabu won the Women's Candidates Tournament.
#74International
South African opposition leader Julius Malema sentenced to 5 years
Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema was sentenced to five years imprisonment for the unlawful discharge of a firearm at a 2018 rally in South Africa.
#75International
Trump announces Israel-Lebanon 10-day ceasefire
US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, following his conversations with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.
#76International
US House rejects War Powers Resolution by one vote (214-213)
The US House of Representatives rejected the War Powers Resolution to stop military operations against Iran by a razor-thin 214-213 vote, allowing the war to continue without Congressional authorization.
#77International
Australian war hero Ben Roberts-Smith granted bail on war crime charges
Australian Army veteran and Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith was granted bail with travel restrictions after his arrest for alleged war crimes committed while deployed to Afghanistan.
#78International
Myanmar releases ousted president Win Myint under amnesty
Myanmar's ousted President Win Myint was released under an amnesty on Myanmar's New Year's Day (Thingyan), more than five years after the 2021 military coup that overthrew his government.
#79International
Ten Maute Group militants killed in Philippines military raid
Ten Maute Group militants, including a leader, were killed in a shootout with Philippine Army soldiers during a raid in Marantao, Lanao del Sur, Philippines.
#80International
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again as US blockade tightens
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy announced the Strait of Hormuz is closed until the US blockade ends. US Central Command reported 21 ships had been turned back since the blockade began.
#81International
Mass shooting at Kyiv supermarket kills six, injures 15
A gunman opened fire and took hostages at a supermarket in Kyiv's Holosiivskyi District, Ukraine, killing six people and wounding 15 including a child before being shot dead by police.
#82Domestic
বজ্রপাতে বাংলাদেশে ১৩ জনের মৃত্যু / Lightning strikes kill 13 across Bangladesh
দেশের বিভিন্ন জেলায় বজ্রপাতে অন্তত ১৩ জন নিহত হন; অধিকাংশই কৃষক ও শ্রমিক যারা মাঠে কাজ করছিলেন। প্রাক-বর্ষা মৌসুমে বজ্রপাতের ঝুঁকি আবারও সামনে আসে।
#83International
Bulgaria holds 8th parliamentary election since 2021
Bulgarians voted for 240 seats of the National Assembly. Former president Rumen Radev's left-wing populist Progressive Bulgaria coalition led the polls and went on to secure a majority.
#84International
Fireworks factory blast kills 25 in Tamil Nadu, India
An explosion at a fireworks factory in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu killed at least 25 workers and injured 13 others, renewing safety concerns about India's unregulated cracker manufacturing units.
#85International
US Navy seizes Iranian container ship Touska in first direct blockade action
The destroyer USS Spruance and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit boarded and took control of the Iranian-flagged container ship Touska — the first direct seizure since the naval blockade of Iran began.
#86International
7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes off Sanriku, Japan
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Sanriku, Japan, generating an 80-centimetre tsunami in Kuji, Iwate Prefecture. No major damage was initially reported.
#87International
Apple's Tim Cook to step down; John Ternus named next CEO
Apple Inc. announced that long-serving CEO Tim Cook will step down, with senior vice president of hardware engineering John Ternus taking over the role from September 1, 2026.
#88International
Kashmir bus plunges into gorge, killing 21
A passenger bus rolled into a gorge in Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir, India, killing at least 21 people and injuring 45 others on a sharp mountain curve.
#89International
Fireworks unit explosion kills 13 in Kerala, India
Thirteen people were killed and 23 others injured in an explosion at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Thrissur, Kerala, days before the famed Thrissur Pooram festival.
#90International
NASA's Curiosity rover detects 20+ organic molecules on Mars
NASA announced that the Curiosity rover detected more than 20 organic molecules on Mars using a tetramethylammonium hydroxide chemical analysis — the first such test on another planet — indicating long-term preservation of prebiotic compounds.
#91International
UK passes Tobacco and Vapes Bill creating 'smoke-free generation'
The British parliament passed legislation banning anyone in England born after 31 December 2008 from ever buying cigarettes or tobacco products. The age controls take effect 1 January 2027.
#92International
Boko Haram attacks kill at least 20 in northeast Nigeria
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents on motorcycles killed at least 20 people in coordinated shootings across Borno and Adamawa states, Nigeria, marking a fresh escalation in the long-running insurgency.
#93International
ICC rejects Duterte's jurisdictional challenge over drug-war crimes
International Criminal Court judges dismissed former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte's challenge to the court's jurisdiction, allowing crimes-against-humanity proceedings linked to his anti-drug campaign to continue.
#94International
Lufthansa cuts 20,000 short-haul flights amid Iran war fuel crisis
German airline Lufthansa announced it would cancel 20,000 short-haul flights across Europe this summer, blaming surging jet fuel prices linked to the 2026 Iran war for making routes 'unprofitable'.
#95International
Japan's Nikkei 225 tops 60,000 for the first time in history
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock index surpassed 60,000 points intraday for the first time on record, while South Korea's KOSPI also hit a record high amid surging technology shares.
#96International
Las Vegas Raiders pick Fernando Mendoza first in 2026 NFL Draft
The 91st NFL Draft was held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with the Las Vegas Raiders selecting former Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick.
#97International
Trump extends Israel–Lebanon ceasefire by three weeks
US President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon would be extended for another three weeks as Washington-mediated peace talks continued.
#98International
EU sanctions two Uzbek firms for supplying Russian arms industry
The European Union sanctioned two Uzbekistan-based cotton manufacturing plants for supplying raw material to the Russian defence industry, expanding measures against sanctions-evasion networks.
#99International
Three US aircraft carriers operate in Middle East for first time in decades
US Central Command confirmed the arrival of USS George H. W. Bush, putting three American aircraft carriers simultaneously in the Middle East for the first time in decades amid the ongoing Iran war.
#100International
Coordinated militant attacks rock Mali; Tuareg rebels seize Kidal
Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM and Tuareg-led FLA rebels launched nationwide attacks across Mali, including in Bamako and military bases in Kati. Rebels seized control of Kidal, and a Malian Air Force Mi-24 helicopter was shot down near Gao.
#101International
Pan-American Highway bombing kills 14 in Colombia
At least 14 people were killed and 38 others injured in a bombing on the Pan-American Highway in Colombia's Cauca Department, the latest attack attributed to dissident armed groups in the country's southwest.
#102International
Shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner; Trump evacuated unharmed
Gunshots erupted during the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were evacuated unharmed and a 31-year-old suspect was taken into custody.
#103Domestic
Bangladesh Bank warns banks on dollar liquidity amid Hormuz disruption
Bangladesh Bank issued a circular directing commercial banks to conserve foreign-exchange reserves and prioritise LC settlements for essential imports as the Strait of Hormuz crisis continued to disrupt shipping routes.
#104International
Oil prices stabilise near $98 after White House Correspondents' Dinner incident
Global crude oil prices stabilised near $98 per barrel after a brief spike following security incidents in Washington, as traders weighed Iran war risks against OPEC+ supply assurances.
#105International
UN Security Council emergency briefing on Mali insecurity
The UN Security Council held an emergency briefing on escalating insecurity in Mali, focusing on civilian protection and regional spillover risks in the Sahel.
#106International
EU approves €500M emergency energy support package for member states
The European Commission approved a €500 million emergency package to help member states offset surging energy costs linked to Middle East shipping disruptions and record summer fuel demand.
#107Domestic
Education boards announce revised SSC exam evaluation timeline
Bangladesh's education boards confirmed that SSC 2026 script evaluation would proceed on an accelerated schedule, with results expected by late May despite nationwide exam disruptions from the energy crisis.
#108International
Israel-Lebanon Washington talks postponed amid renewed strikes
Scheduled direct peace talks between Israeli and Lebanese delegations in Washington were postponed after Israel carried out fresh airstrikes in southern Lebanon, despite the mid-April ceasefire still nominally in force.
#109International
Artemis II crew completes lunar flyby, begins return to Earth
NASA's Artemis II mission completed its powered flyby of the Moon and began the return leg to Earth, marking the farthest human spaceflight since Apollo 17 in 1972.
#110Domestic
CNG pump operators warn of supply cuts in Dhaka amid fuel rationing
The Bangladesh CNG Filling Station Owners Association warned of intermittent supply cuts across Dhaka as fuel distributors implemented rationing measures linked to higher import costs and delayed shipments.
#111International
Pakistan hosts regional foreign ministers' summit on Iran war
Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Egypt met in Islamabad to coordinate mediation efforts aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and securing a broader ceasefire with Iran.
#112International
IMF lowers 2026 global growth forecast to 2.8% citing Middle East war
The International Monetary Fund cut its 2026 global growth forecast to 2.8%, citing prolonged Middle East conflict, elevated energy prices and disrupted trade through the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea.
#113Domestic
Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Unit-1 reaches 90% generation capacity
Bangladesh's Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Unit-1 reached 90% of its 1,200 MW generation capacity during trial operations, offering partial relief to the national grid amid the regional energy crisis.
#114Domestic
Bangladesh exports grow 8.2% in April despite shipping delays
Export Promotion Bureau data showed Bangladesh's merchandise exports grew 8.2% year-on-year in April, led by readymade garments, though freight delays through alternative shipping routes raised delivery costs for many firms.
#115International
US Congress debates supplemental defence funding for Hormuz operations
The US Congress opened debate on a supplemental defence funding bill to sustain naval operations in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, amid partisan disputes over war authorisation.
#116International
WHO reports 608 deaths in Lebanon since April ceasefire
The World Health Organization reported at least 608 people killed in Lebanon since the mid-April ceasefire, warning that daily Israeli strikes and Hezbollah retaliation were eroding humanitarian access in the south.
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