Current Affairs
2 shot on Padma River char, 1 injured man missing
Two people were shot during a late-night gun attack in Kalidaskhali of Chakrajapur Union under Baghha upazila in Rajshahi, while one of the injured remains missing.
Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states
US President Donald Trump has said he is holding off a military attack on Iran planned for Tuesday at the request of Gulf states as "serious negotiations are now taking place".
Woman lawyer killed by lightning strike in Satkhira
A female lawyer was killed after being struck by lightning in Satkhira on Monday night (May 18).
65,592 Bangladeshi pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia, death toll rises to 18
A total of 65,592 Bangladeshi pilgrims have so far arrived in Saudi Arabia on 169 Hajj flights to perform the holy Hajj pilgrimage this year.
Bangladesh Jamaat more uneasy since I became CM: Suvendu Adhikari
Suvendu Adhikari has once again issued strong remarks regarding border security and illegal infiltration in India’s West Bengal after assuming office as chief minister.
India buying Russian oil irrespective of US sanctions waivers
India has been buying Russian oil irrespective of U.S. sanctions waivers, Sujata Sharma, a joint secretary in the petroleum ministry, said on Monday.
Storm, rain likely in 5 regions
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds in five districts by noon today, warning that wind speeds may reach up to 60 kilometres per hour.
BERC raises furnace oil price
Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has increased the consumer-level price of furnace oil by Tk18.85 per litre, setting the new rate at Tk113.54 per litre.
5 youths 'rape' their female friend, 3 held
Five youths have reportedly been gang-raped their female friend after drinking alcohol together in Bogura. The police have arrested three of the accused in the incident.
Remittance inflow surges 35.2pc in 1st 17 days of May
Bangladesh witnessed a strong growth in inward remittance during the first 17 days of May as expatriate Bangladeshis continued to send higher amounts of money through formal banking channels.