Current Affairs
Kushtia village mosque committee threatens social boycott over loudspeaker use
A mosque committee in a village in Kushtia has imposed a ban on playing music through sound systems and microphones, threatening that violators could face social boycott, including possible expulsion from local mosques, madrasas, and cemeteries.
Banks to operate 10am-3pm as part of energy saving
The Bangladesh Bank has reduced banking transaction hours as part of efforts to save electricity and fuel. The new schedule will take effect from Sunday.
LPG price soars beyond official rates in Bogura, consumers suffer
A small tea shop owner named Khokon Hasan from Bogura's Jahangirabad Fultola area found himself in crisis on Wednesday night, April 1, when he tried to buy an LPG cylinder. After visiting several shops, he could not find one. He was quoted Tk 1,900 for a 12kg cylinder, a price far beyond his means.
Two more infants die with Measles symptoms in Kushtia
Two more infants have died with measles-like symptoms in Kushtia within an 18-hour span, raising the total number of such deaths in the district to four, health officials said on Friday (April 3).
Bidushi Bornita crowned Lux Superstar champion
Rajshahi’s Bidushi Bornita has been crowned the winner of this year’s Lux Superstar, following a glittering grand finale held in Dhaka on Friday (April 3).
Camelia Ranga elevates her glamour from Dhallywood to world stage
Dhallywood's rising actress Camelia Ranga is steadily building a multifaceted career, transitioning from Dhallywood to the international fashion arena while continuing to strengthen her presence in film and television.
Zonayed Saki steps down as party Chief
State Minister for Planning Zonayed Abdur Rahim Saki has announced his resignation as chief coordinator of Ganosamhati Andolan, citing the need to maintain a clear separation between government responsibilities and party roles.
Nationwide Measles-Rubella vaccination drive to kick off Sunday
The government is set to begin an emergency measles-rubella vaccination campaign from Sunday (April 5), according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Over 680 lives lost in transport accidents in March: Passengers' Welfare Association
Bangladesh recorded 682 fatalities and 1,796 injuries in 670 road, rail, and waterway accidents during March, the Passengers' Welfare Association of Bangladesh (PWAB) reported on Saturday (April 4).
Claim of BNP opposes reform false, misleading: Mirza Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has dismissed claims that the party opposes reforms, calling such statements false and misleading.