Current Affairs
Fiber@Home emerges as Fiber@Home Global Ltd.(FGL) on 14th anniversary
Fiber@Home, the largest private sector ITC(International Terrestrial Cable) and IIG(International Internet Gateway) operator in Bangladesh, has embarked on a new brand identity Fiber@Home Global Ltd.(FGL) on its 14th anniversary. On this occasion, the company hosted a special dinner to honor its partners at a city hotel on Wednesday, July 15. During the event, a new logo for Fiber@Home Global Ltd. (FGL) was revealed.
Hollywood star Zendaya sparks controversy by wearing gold earrings
Hollywood star Zendaya has always been known for her bold and unique fashion choices. However, she has recently appeared in public wearing an ornament that has sparked intense debate not only among fashion enthusiasts but also among historians, archaeologists, and social media users. This is because a pair of earrings made from ancient Iranian gold foil, dating back nearly three thousand years, adorned her ears.
Chinese Embassy issues strict warning regarding marriage of Chinese citizens in Bangladesh
The Chinese Embassy in Dhaka has urged Chinese citizens residing in or visiting Bangladesh not to seek any illegal matchmaking services or assistance from brokers for marriage. The embassy stated that such activities could be considered linked to human trafficking, and those involved could face strict legal actions, including arrest.
Drug trader attempts suicide by setting himself on fire inside police station
A man named Ramjan, 38, attempted suicide by pouring kerosene on his body inside the premises of Bandar Police Station in Narayanganj. However, he was rescued and given first aid due to the immediate intervention of the police.
Saudi delegation meets PM, expresses interest in $1bn port investment
A high-level Saudi delegation has expressed interest in increasing their investment in Bangladesh's port management to $1 billion and investing an additional $180 million to construct a bay terminal.
Full verdict published in Rampura killings case, three to hang
The International Crimes Tribunal has released the full verdict awarding death penalty to former Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Habibur Rahman and two other police officers in a crimes against humanity case over the killing of two people and shooting a young man during the July 2024 mass uprising in Rampura, Dhaka.
BB eases foreign borrowing rules for fully foreign-owned industries
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has allowed fully foreign-owned industrial enterprises to borrow from their parent companies, associates and shareholders under a general permission, aiming to improve access to external financing for manufacturing and service-oriented firms.
DHL Express gets 18 Electric Cargo Vans from RangsX
RangsX, the future mobility unit of Rangs Group, has delivered 18 fully electric Dongfeng cargo vans to DHL Express Bangladesh, marking one of the country's largest deployments of electric commercial vehicles and a significant step towards greener logistics.
Holy Akheri Chahar Somba to be observed on August 12
The new moon of the holy month of Safar 1448 Hijri has been sighted in Bangladesh's sky, and the month will begin from Thursday, July 16. Accordingly, the holy Akheri Chahar Somba will be observed on Wednesday, August 12.
Bobita dreams of building a mosque on ancestral land
Legendary Bangladeshi actress Bobita has shared that her biggest dream now is to build a mosque on her ancestral land. She recently visited her family property in Bijaynagar, Jashore, and finalised the land for the mosque's construction.