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Tarique Rahman Warns of 1971-Style Misinformation Campaign

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman issued a sharp public warning on April 27, 2026, telling thousands of supporters at a rally in Jashore that the same forces that spread misinformation during Bangladesh’s Liberation War in 1971 are now actively attempting to mislead the public again. The Prime Minister called on citizens to remain vigilant and committed to building the country forward.

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Trump shooting White House Correspondents Dinner 2026

An armed gunman forced his way through a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington on Saturday night, triggering the immediate evacuation of President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and Vice President JD Vance. The suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, was arrested at the scene. One Secret Service officer was struck but protected by a bulletproof vest and is expected to fully recover.

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Rural Bangladesh Suffers 10-Hour Blackouts as Energy Crisis Deepens

Bangladesh’s electricity crisis has reached a breaking point in rural districts, with communities in Gazipur, Rangpur, Khulna, Sylhet and beyond enduring up to 10 hours of daily power cuts as a perfect storm of gas shortages, unpaid fuel bills, and soaring summer demand overwhelms the national grid. While Dhaka remains largely shielded, millions of rural Bangladeshis are sweating through the darkest nights of the year.

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Rain & Thunder Coming as Heatwave Grips Bangladesh Today

Bangladesh is caught in a fierce weather tug-of-war today a mild to moderate heatwave continues to scorch more than a dozen districts, while the Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued a forecast of rain, thundershowers, gusty winds, and heavy falls across the northern and northeastern regions within the next 24 hours. Relief from the heat is on the way, but not before the skies turn dramatic.

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BEPZA Plans New Export Zones in Rangpur and Sirajganj

Bangladesh’s export zone authority is pushing to expand industrial activity deep into the country’s north, with new export processing zones planned for Rangpur and Sirajganj. The move signals a decisive shift away from the decades-old pattern of concentrating industry around Dhaka and Chattagram and could reshape the economic geography of an entire region.

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Bangladesh Measles Crisis: 194 Children Dead, 28,000 Cases Reported

Bangladesh is battling its worst measles crisis in decades, with 194 children dead and over 28,000 suspected cases reported since mid-March 2026. The outbreak has now spread to 58 of 64 districts, with children under five accounting for the vast majority of victims. A nationwide vaccination campaign is underway, targeting 18 million children across the country.

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