WinTK Editorial Desk
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BAJUS gold rate April 8, 2026: 22-carat Tk 2,45,819/bhori — down Tk 2,158 from Tk 2,47,977. BAJUS cut on April 6 following Iran ceasefire signals. Full rate table (18K, 21K, 22K, Sonaton) + silver + what comes next.
West Bengal votes April 23 and April 29, 2026 — counting May 4. TMC vs BJP in 294 seats. Pakistan's Kolkata threat enters campaign. Bangladesh watches closely: 858km shared border, Petrapole-Benapole trade, medical tourism, security cooperation.
Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif threatened to strike Kolkata on April 4 if India stages a "false flag operation." Operation Sindoor context, West Bengal election fallout, India security agencies' response and what it means for Bangladesh.
India suspended tourist visas for Bangladeshis in July 2024. On April 8, FM Khalilur Rahman meets Jaishankar in New Delhi — the first BNP ministerial visit. What's on the agenda, what medical tourists need to know, and what outcomes are realistic.
Breaking: US and Iran agreed to a 2-week ceasefire on April 7, 2026 — brokered by Pakistan's PM Sharif and Army Chief Munir, hours before Trump's deadline to strike Iran. Strait of Hormuz to reopen. Oil prices fell 13-16%. Islamabad talks April 10.
April 2026 South Asia roundup: Pakistan brokers Iran-US ceasefire on April 7; Bangladesh FM Khalilur Rahman meets Jaishankar and Doval in New Delhi; Pakistan's Khawaja Asif threatens to strike Kolkata; West Bengal elections April 23-29; gold prices surge to record highs.
Pakistan Hajj 2026 flights: April 18–May 21, 468 flights, 179,210 pilgrims. PIA, Airblue, Air Sial, Saudia from 8 cities. 186 Madinah flights (Phase 1), 282 Jeddah flights (Phase 2). Day of Arafah: May 26.
By-election April 9, Pahela Baishakh April 14, New Zealand cricket from April 17, Farmer Card launch, BNP's first full month in power. Complete guide to Bangladesh April 2026.
Pahela Baishakh 2026 falls on April 14 in Bangladesh — Bangla New Year 1433. Full guide: Anando Shobhajatra theme, Ramna concert, Farmer Card launch, panta bhat traditions.
Bangladesh holds two parliamentary elections on April 9: Bogura-6 by-election and Sherpur-3 fresh general election. BNP vs Jamaat in both seats. Full candidate list, history, and what to watch.
Eid ul-Fitr 2026 in Bangladesh was confirmed for March 21. Full details on the 7-day holiday schedule, National Eidgah prayer time, Fitra rates, and Chand Raat.
QS 2026 ranked 14 Bangladeshi universities globally. Full breakdown of DU, BUET, NSU, BRAC, Daffodil — with admission dates and tuition fee comparisons.