Current Affairs
Indian visa centres to remain closed for 4 days during Eid
All Indian Visa Application Centres (IVACs) in Bangladesh will remain closed from May 27 to May 30 on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. Visa operations will resume on May 31.
Imam arrested for allegedly raping seven-year-old child in Kishoreganj mosque
Police have arrested an imam of a mosque in Kuliarchar upazila, Kishoreganj, on charges of raping a seven-year-old child.
Impostors do politics under guise of religion: Law Minister
Law Minister Asaduzzaman has said that gundas and impostors engage in politics under the cover of religion. National poet Kazi Nazrul Islam spoke of equality, humanity and secular consciousness, he said. For Nazrul, humans were the greatest truth, not religious divisions.
Saimum Parvez appointed to GIU Strategy Committee
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has appointed Saimum Parvez to the Strategy Committee of the Governance Innovation Unit under the Prime Minister's Office. He will serve as a Policy, Technology and Innovation Expert on the committee.
West Bengal orders 'detention centres' in all districts for 'Bangladeshi infiltrators'
The West Bengal government has directed all districts in the state to set up 'holding centres' for temporarily detaining Bangladeshi nationals or Rohingyas suspected of being infiltrators. A special directive was sent from the state's administrative headquarters Nabanna to district administrations on Sunday, May 24, according to a report by Indian media Anandabazar Patrika.
Widespread reaction over Bangladesh Betar's 'dress code' directives
Bangladesh Betar's new dress code guidelines for Facebook Live news presenters have sparked widespread discussion and criticism on social media platforms. Recently, a picture of an office order issued by Bangladesh Betar's news department went viral online. It gave specific instructions on the attire of female and male news presenters.
Bangladesh signs $1.4bn loan deals with ADB for four projects
The government has signed agreements with the Asian Development Bank to secure $1.4 billion in loans for the implementation of four major development projects, according to a press release from the Ministry of Finance on Sunday, May 24.
Nizam's 'Ke Tumi' featuring Swarlipi to release on Eid
The music scene gets busy every year during Eid, with artists releasing new songs. This Eid-ul-Azha is no exception. A song titled 'Ke Tumi' is set to be released, featuring vocals by popular singers Tanzina Karim Swarlipi and Nizam Uddin.
From Lux Superstar to TV drama heroine: Yumna's new journey begins
Nusrat Afrin Yumna, one of the most talked-about contestants of the 'Lux Channel i Superstar 2025' stage, has now begun a new chapter in her career by stepping into acting on the small screen. She made her acting debut with a tele-drama titled 'Mone Majhe Tumi'.
Islami Bank chairman Jubaidaur Rahman resigns
Professor M Jubaidaur Rahman, chairman of Islami Bank Bangladesh, one of the country's largest private banks, has resigned. He submitted his resignation letter to Bangladesh Bank on Sunday, May 24.