Current Affairs
Turkish energy minister plans Bangladesh visit by year-end
Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar has expressed interest in visiting Bangladesh later this year at a mutually convenient time to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the energy and mineral resources sectors.
‘Glowing skin’ IV drips carry serious risks, doctors warn
The growing social media trend of using intravenous (IV) glutathione drips to achieve lighter, brighter skin is drawing concern from doctors, who warn that the treatment has limited evidence of long-term safety or effectiveness and can carry serious health risks.
DMP arrests 546 in 24-hour Dhaka crackdown
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 546 people and filed 61 cases during a 24-hour anti-crime operation across the capital, police said Thursday (September 17).
Colleges to get up to 16-day break for Durga Puja
Educational institutions across the country will observe extended holidays in October for Durga Puja and Lakshmi Puja, with government and private colleges set to get up to 16 consecutive days off when weekly holidays are included.
Inter-ministerial meeting today to finalise UP election schedule
The Election Commission is seeking to begin the first phase of the seven-phase Union Parishad elections on November 12, with an inter-ministerial meeting scheduled for Thursday (September 17) to finalise the election timetable.
Trump says US-Iran war may be nearing end, calls for deal
US President Donald Trump said Thursday (September 17) that the United States may be nearing the end of its seven-month war with Iran, claiming that he has been in direct contact with Iranian officials and that Tehran is interested in reaching a deal.
Preity Zinta among 18 members of reconstituted Indian film certification board
India has reconstituted its Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), with actress Preity Zinta among 18 new members appointed by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
NBR revises low-tier cigarette price to Tk 65
The government has raised the maximum retail price of low-tier cigarettes by Tk 3, setting the price of a 10-stick pack at Tk 65.
Storms with winds up to 60 km/h likely in five districts, temp may ease
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast some relief from the ongoing heatwave on Thursday (September 17), while warning of rain and thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds of up to 60 km/h in five regions.
Raphinha hat-trick fires Barcelona to 7-2 rout of Racing
Raphinha struck a hat-trick as Barcelona extended their perfect start to the LaLiga season with a commanding 7-2 victory over Racing Santander at Camp Nou on Wednesday (September 16).