Current Affairs
Nationwide mobile court crackdown files 191 cases over fuel irregularities
Mobile courts across the country conducted 391 drives yesterday targeting fuel-related irregularities, resulting in 191 cases and fines totaling Tk 9,35,070, according to official sources.
Australia warns social media giants over under-16 ban compliance
Australia’s internet regulator has raised concerns that major social media platforms are failing to fully comply with a law prohibiting users under 16 from accessing services such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube.
4 Israeli soldiers killed in clashes with Hezbollah: IDF
Four Israeli soldiers have been killed in fighting with Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Tuesday (March 31), reports AFP.
Bangladeshi student killed in truck accident in New York
A Bangladeshi student, Nishat Jannat, 19, was killed after being struck by a truck while crossing the street in Woodside, Queens, New York, on Sunday midnight (March 30).
Bangladesh face Singapore in Final Asian Cup Qualifier today
Bangladesh take the field today for their final mission in the Asian Cup qualifying campaign, facing hosts Singapore at the historic National Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 6:00pm (Bangladesh time).
PM directs strengthening of local government at grassroots level
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has instructed that the local government framework be strengthened to accelerate development initiatives at the grassroots level.
Ex-DIG Abdul Jalil Mondal arrested in Dhaka
Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Detective Branch (DB) has arrested former Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Abdul Jalil Mondal.
High Court Judge Md. Rezaul Hasan resigns
Justice Md. Rezaul Hasan of the Bangladesh Supreme Court’s High Court Division has resigned following allegations of corruption.
Three UN peacekeepers killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon
Three Indonesian UN peacekeepers have been killed in two separate incidents in southern Lebanon, marking the first fatalities among peacekeeping forces since renewed hostilities began earlier this month.
CUCSU Leader suffers injuries in Hathazari fuel station attack, hospitalised
A leader of the Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (CUCSU) was attacked while refueling at a filling station in Hathazari of Chattogram, and has been admitted to Chattogram Medical College Hospital.