Current Affairs
Kalurghat Radio Centre to be preserved, museum to be built: Cultural Minister
The nation that forgets its history cannot survive, said Cultural Affairs Minister Advocate Nitai Roy Chowdhury. To preserve the nation's history, the Ministry of Cultural Affairs has undertaken a plan to conserve and develop the Kalurghat Radio Centre and the memory of Shaheed Ziaur Rahman. A proposal to bring the Kalurghat Radio Centre and the Zia Memorial Museum under integrated management is under consideration.
Pakistan keen to launch Dhaka-Lahore flight route
Pakistan has expressed interest in jointly working with Bangladesh in the aviation sector. Discussions have been held again regarding the launch of flights on the Dhaka-Lahore route, with emphasis also placed on increasing the number of flights in the future.
Lebanon declares Iranian ambassador persona non grata
Lebanon has declared Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Reza Sheibani persona non grata and ordered him to leave the country by Sunday, the Lebanese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday, March 24.
UK keen on ground handling at Shahjalal's third terminal
The United Kingdom has expressed interest in the ground handling operations of the newly constructed third terminal at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. British High Commissioner Sarah Cook conveyed this interest during a meeting with Civil Aviation Minister Afroza Khanam Rita on Tuesday, March 24.
How seven lost dogs covered 17km to return home, melting hearts online
Heavy snowfall blanketed Jilin province in northeast China. Amidst bone-chilling cold and uncertainty, seven pet dogs went missing. But when they overcame all obstacles to return home after covering 17 kilometres of rugged terrain, their story rivalled any cinematic tale. Led by a corgi, this extraordinary journey has become a viral sensation.
Content creator abducted from home, beaten to death in Brahmanbaria
A content creator was abducted from his home and beaten to death in Kasba upazila, Brahmanbaria. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon, March 24, in Shimrail village of Mehari union.
Free education for children of July uprising martyrs, injured: Education Minister
Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon has instructed that children of those martyred in the July uprising and injured or disabled 'July student fighters' be provided with free education up to university level.
Step-mother's abuse: Video of child crying at mother's grave goes viral
A heart-wrenching video of an orphan child who was allegedly abused by her stepmother in Lalmai upazila, Cumilla, has caused widespread outrage on social media. After the video went viral, the administration intervened swiftly and released the accused on a bond.
Ziaur Rahman's declaration of independence united a confused nation: President
President Md Sahabuddin has said that Major Zia's declaration of independence in 1971 united the entire confused and hesitant nation, making them fearless and inspiring them to plunge into armed struggle and sacrifice their lives.
Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr appointed as Iran's new national security chief
Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr has been appointed as the new head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council. Qatar-based media Al Jazeera reported this on Tuesday, March 24.