Current Affairs
Baul songs, waz and kirtan will coexist in my area: Rumeen Farhana
Member of Parliament for Brahmanbaria-2 (Sarail-Ashuganj), Rumeen Farhana, has said restrictions on Baul music and shrine-based cultural practices will not be tolerated in her constituency.
797 flights cancelled at Dhaka airport in 28 days
A total of 797 flights have been cancelled at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport over the past 28 days due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East, airport authorities said on Friday (March 27).
Bangladesh bags first ever compound gold in Asia Cup Archery
Bangladesh secured gold in the men’s compound team event at the Asian Archery Tournament, defeating Vietnam in the final in Thailand's Bangkok on Friday (March 27).
Two ‘Shooters’ arrested in Pallabi Jubo Dal Leader killing: RAB
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested two individuals in connection with the shooting death of Pallabi Youth League leader Golam Kibria in Dhaka’s Mirpur area.
‘Mukh O Mukhosh’ singer Mahbuba Rahman passes away
Renowned playback singer Mahbuba Rahman, who lent her voice to Bangladesh’s first full-length sound film 'Mukh O Mukhosh', has passed away at the age of 92.
Gold price drops by Tk6,590 per bhori
Gold prices in Bangladesh have fallen further, with 22-carat (per bhori, 11.664 grams) gold dropping by Tk 6,590 to Tk 234,855.
Labour Minister, PM’s Adviser depart for ILO Governing Body Meeting in Geneva
Minister for Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment and Labour and Employment Minister, Ariful Chowdhury, left Dhaka on Friday to attend the 356th Governing Body meeting of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva, Switzerland.
Govt approves emergency purchase of 300,000mt of diesel
The government has granted approval to purchase 300,000 metric tons of diesel through direct procurement, bypassing competitive tendering, to meet the country’s urgent fuel needs.
Satkhira Administration cancels fuel card rule amid public outcry
Satkhira district administration has withdrawn its controversial decision requiring motorcycle riders to present a fuel card to collect petrol and diesel, following widespread public criticism.
Ignoring public aspirations could lead to authoritarian collapse: Info Minister
Information Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan has cautioned that leaders who stray from public expectations risk ending up like past failed authoritarian governments.