Current Affairs
IRGC threatens to target ships attempting to cross Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that any vessel attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz will be treated as a target.
Real Sociedad stun Atlético in shootout to claim Copa glory
Real Sociedad won the Copa del Rey after defeating Atlético Madrid in a dramatic penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw after extra time in Seville.
Zilqad month count to begin from April 20
The crescent moon of the month of Zilqad of 1447 Hijri was not sighted anywhere in the sky of Bangladesh today. Therefore, the month of Shawwal will complete 30 days tomorrow, Sunday, and the count of the month of Zilqad will begin from April 20.
Fire service, police, BGB vehicles to get fuel first at petrol pumps
The government has taken a crucial administrative decision to ensure internal law and order, border security, emergency firefighting and safe movement of prisoners. From now on, vehicles of all emergency services including Bangladesh Police, BGB, Fire Service and Prisons Directorate will be able to collect fuel on a priority basis from any petrol pump across the country.
Fuel oil prices go up: Octane now Tk140, petrol Tk135, diesel Tk115
The government has revised the retail price of fuel oil in the country in line with the global market.
NCP leader resigns as soon as committee announced
A leader has resigned from the National Citizen Party (NCP) after the party's associate organisation, National Women's Power, announced its 53-member full committee.
Bangladesh thanks Pakistan for role in resolving Middle East conflict
Bangladesh has thanked Pakistan for its role in resolving the Middle East conflict through dialogue.
Iran ready to give enemies another crushing defeat: Khamenei
Iran's navy is ready to confront the enemy once again with full force, the country's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has warned. In a speech marking Iran's Armed Forces Day on Saturday, April 18, he issued the warning directed at the United States and Israel.
Man dies in explosion while trying to make octane watching YouTube
A businessman has died four days after being burned in an explosion while trying to make octane using an alternative method by watching YouTube videos in Sonagazi, Feni.
US embassy issues stern warning to student visa holders
The US embassy in Dhaka has issued a fresh and strict warning for students going to the United States on student visas. It has cautioned that dropping out of studies midway, being regularly absent from classes, or withdrawing from a course without notifying the institution could lead to visa cancellation and even make future visa approvals uncertain.