Current Affairs
UNICEF expresses deep concern over rising violence against children in Bangladesh
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has expressed deep concern and anger over recent incidents of violence, rape, and killings involving women and children in Bangladesh, saying that children are increasingly becoming unsafe even in places meant to protect them.
Nasiruddin Patwary served legal notice over defamatory remarks
A legal notice has been served against National Citizens’ Party (NCP) leader Nasiruddin Patwary over allegations of making derogatory and defamatory remarks about the Prime Minister and her daughter.
Gold prices to cut again in local markets
Country’s jewellery industry body has once again reduced gold prices in the domestic market, reflecting a decline in the price of refined gold in the local market.
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard resigns
Tulsi Gabbard, director of National Intelligence (DNI) of the United States, has resigned from her post, according to multiple US media reports.
US introduces new rule for Green Card applicants
The United States has introduced a new regulation requiring most non-immigrant visa holders seeking permanent residency (Green Card) to apply from outside the country through US embassies, according to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Heatwave sweeps across 14 districts, nor’wester nay bring relief
A mild to moderate heatwave is currently sweeping across 14 districts in Bangladesh, intensifying public suffering amid scorching temperatures and humid weather conditions.
4,000 tonnes of diesel arrive from India through friendship pipeline
Another 4,000 metric tonnes of diesel has reached the Parbatipur Railhead Depot in Dinajpur through the Bangladesh-India Friendship Pipeline from India’s Numaligarh Refinery Limited, officials confirmed on Friday night (May 22).
Cow tying dispute at market turns deadly, one killed
A young man has been killed following a dispute over tying a cow at a cattle market in Companiganj upazila, Sylhet. At least 10 more people were injured in clashes between two villages following the incident.
Man beaten by mob for allegedly attempting to rape 7-year-old in Chattogram
A man was beaten by a mob after he allegedly attempted to rape a seven-year-old child in Chattogram on Friday, May 22. Police were trapped by an agitated crowd for nearly two hours before managing to rescue the accused and take him to the police station.
Banks remain open today, transactions till 3pm
Banks across Bangladesh remain open today, Saturday (May 23), ahead of the extended Eid-ul-Azha holidays, allowing customers to complete urgent financial transactions before the nationwide break begins.