Current Affairs
Mosque committee's notice 'banning' music sparks row, withdrawn after backlash
A notice issued by a mosque committee in Terarsia Poragram under Islampur union in Chapainawabganj Sadar upazila 'banning' songs, music and musical instruments has sparked intense controversy. After the notice circulated on social media, the administration took cognisance of the matter and acted swiftly.
Markets, shopping malls to turn off decorative lights from Sunday
In the context of volatility and price hikes in the global fuel market due to the ongoing war situation in the Middle East, the Bangladesh Shop Owners Association has decided to keep decorative lights and unnecessary lamps switched off in all shops and shopping malls across the country to conserve fuel. The decision will take effect from tomorrow, Sunday, March 8.
Drive at polythene factory in Bogura, fine imposed
A joint operation by RAB-12 and the Department of Environment has seized 1,600 kg of polythene in Bogura. The factory was also fined Tk 50,000 for producing polythene illegally.
4 including priest injured in crude bomb blast at Cumilla temple
At least four people have been injured in an explosion of a cocktail bomb left by miscreants at a temple in Cumilla city.
One killed in clash over Eid prayer Imam selection in Rajshahi
A man named Alauddin, 56, has been killed in a clash between two groups over the selection of an Imam for Eid prayers in Mohanpur upazila, Rajshahi.
Iran destroys $300 million US radar system 'THAAD' in missile strike
Iran has destroyed a crucial $300 million radar system, vital for operating the United States' missile defence network in the Gulf region, through a missile strike. The attack is believed to potentially weaken the regional capability to counter future strikes.
Trump threatens to hit Iran 'very hard' today
US President Donald Trump has threatened to deliver a 'severe blow' to Iran today. Trump made the statement on his social media platform Truth Social on Saturday, March 7.
15 ships heading to Ctg port, another LNG cargo en route from Qatar
Fifteen ships that crossed the Strait of Hormuz before the start of US-Israeli military operations in the Middle East have begun arriving safely at Chattogram port. Meanwhile, for the first time since the conflict began, another ship carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) has set sail from Qatar towards Bangladesh and is currently en route. This information was obtained from Chattogram port sources and international media on Saturday, March 7.
10,000 litres of diesel recovered from underground hiding in Natore, businessman fined
Authorities have discovered 10,000 litres of diesel hidden underground in water tanks in Singra, Natore. The diesel was found on Saturday afternoon in a bamboo grove in the Ninggoin Bhatopara area of the municipal town. A mobile court has fined fuel oil trader Rubel Hossain, 34, Tk 5,000 in connection with the incident.
Proper zakat management can effectively reduce poverty: PM
Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman has stated that proper management of zakat can play an effective role in poverty alleviation in the country. He also remarked that if zakat is distributed in a targeted and planned manner, poverty could be reduced through this system within the next 10 to 15 years.