Author: DMN Desk

1 Demands have been raised in the Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament) for the establishment of shelters and lightning rods in the haor regions and northeastern parts of the country to prevent lightning-related fatalities. In response, Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu stated that the government is giving this issue the highest priority. He made this statement on Monday (April 27) during a discussion on an urgent public interest notice, raised by Sunamganj-1 Member of Parliament Kamruzzaman Kamrul, in accordance with Rule 71 of the Rules of Procedure of the National Parliament. Speaker Hafiz উদ্দিন Ahmad presided over the…

1 Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed informed the Parliament that a coordinated nationwide operation will be launched against online gambling and drugs across the country after April 30. He shared this information during his speech at the National Parliament session on Monday (April 27) afternoon. The Home Minister stated that this initiative has been taken to protect the youth of the country, in line with electoral promises. He further announced that law enforcement agencies would conduct coordinated operations against online gambling, drug trafficking, and shisha lounges. He emphasized, “There is no alternative to such activities to protect the youth.” He added…

0 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman stated that BNP’s politics aims to ensure the well-being of the people. He added that if water flows into Sharsha’s Ulashi canal, 72,000 people will directly benefit. LPG cards will be distributed to women to alleviate the burden of cooking. He made these remarks on Monday (April 27) around 12:15 PM, during the inaugural ceremony of the re-excavation program for Jessore’s historic Ulashi-Jadunathpur canal, a site associated with the memory of martyred President Ziaur Rahman. Earlier, at approximately 11:30 AM, he inaugurated the canal re-excavation program by symbolically cutting soil.

1 Fifteen people died due to lightning strikes across eight districts of the country from morning till afternoon on Sunday (April 26). Among them, five died in Gaibandha, two in Sirajganj, two in Jamalpur, two in Thakurgaon, one in Bogura, one in Natore, one in Panchagarh, and one in Sherpur. Several others were also injured. Five people, including a student, died in separate lightning strikes in Sundarganj, Saghatta, and Phulchhari upazilas of Gaibandha. Among the five, three died at the same spot in Sundarganj. Two more were injured in these incidents. Additionally, a horse and a cow also died due…

0 In the first 25 days of the current month of April, expatriate income (remittance) totaling approximately $2.578 billion has arrived in the country, which is almost equivalent to $2.58 billion. This information was disclosed in the latest updated report by Bangladesh Bank on Sunday (April 26). Arif Hossain Khan, spokesperson for the central bank, stated that remittance inflow has remained positive until the 25th of this month. A significant growth has been observed this time, compared to $2.251 billion received during the same period last year. According to Bangladesh Bank data, from July of the 2025-26 fiscal year to…

1 Twelve people have died due to lightning strikes in various districts across the country on Sunday (April 26). Reports of these deaths were received from separate incidents occurring from noon until evening. Many others were injured in the same incidents. According to district administration and local sources, the highest number of deaths occurred in Gaibandha district, where five people died. Additionally, two people died in Sirajganj district, two in Jamalpur district, one in Singra Upazila, one in Gabtoli Upazila, and one in Atwari Upazila. Locals reported that when sudden thunderstorms began between noon and afternoon, people working in the…

1 As part of efforts to reduce special privileges for public representatives, the opportunity for Members of Parliament (MPs) to import duty-free cars has been cancelled. From now on, MPs, like ordinary citizens, will have to pay the prescribed duties and taxes when importing vehicles. A bill to this effect was passed in the session of the Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament) on Sunday (April 26) afternoon. Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed (Bir Bikrom) presided over the session. Until now, Members of Parliament enjoyed the privilege of importing luxury cars from abroad without any duties or taxes. This new bill has completely…

1 Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has announced that an additional 1,950 megawatts (MW) of electricity is expected to be added to the national grid by the end of April. This is hoped to somewhat normalize the existing power rationing situation amidst the ongoing heatwave. Engineer Rezaul Karim, Chairman of BPDB, stated, “We expect to receive 1,950 MW of electricity from Adani Power, Chattogram’s SS Power, and the Patuakhali-based RNPL joint venture within this month.” He mentioned that these units are coal-fired, and although production had ceased at three power plants in Bangladesh, their operations are set to resume as…

0 During a dinner with White House journalists at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington D.C., USA, sudden gunshots were heard. Following the incident, the country’s President Donald Trump was swiftly evacuated to safety. The incident occurred on Saturday night (April 25) local time. TV footage broadcast from the event showed Trump sitting at the dinner table. At that moment, a loud noise was heard in the hotel’s banquet hall. Shortly thereafter, his security detail surrounded Trump. The event was being held inside the banquet hall. Some news outlets are reporting that the gunman has been shot and killed. Ouija…

0 US President Donald Trump has canceled his last-minute visit to Pakistan for potential discussions centered around Iran, despite previously being scheduled to go. British media outlet BBC reported that US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were scheduled to visit Pakistan on Saturday. The White House had announced the visit the previous day but later canceled it. In a post on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump stated, “Travel is a waste of time, and there’s a lot of work to do.” He further claimed, “All the cards are in our hands; they have nothing. If they want…