Current Affairs
Govt issues instructions for fuel sale and purchase
The government has issued new directives regarding the purchase and supply of fuel from filling stations as panic over fuel oil has gripped people across the country.
Israel's strikes on Lebanon kill 123, Hezbollah vows retaliation
At least 123 people have been killed and more than 680 wounded in a series of intense Israeli attacks across Lebanon this week, the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health has confirmed. The toll marks one of the deadliest escalations in the ongoing cross-border conflict, which has now widened beyond the border towns to include Beirut's southern suburbs and the eastern Bekaa Valley.
Trump says US ground invasion of Iran would be ‘waste of time’
President Donald Trump has dismissed the prospect of sending US ground troops into Iran as a “waste of time,” amid escalating tensions following US-Israeli strikes on Iranian targets.
Two pilots killed in Indian fighter jet crash
An Indian fighter jet crashed during a training flight in the northeast on Thursday night, killing both pilots, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said on Friday.
Shakib Al Hasan eyes New Zealand series for Bangladesh comeback
Shakib Al Hasan is not in the country and has been away from the national team for quite some time. Yet, Bangladesh cricket's poster boy remains at the centre of discussions as always. Speculation has intensified once again about his return to the Tigers' red and green jersey.
Bikers queue for hours as fuel crisis hits Rajshahi
Long queues of customers have been seen at various filling stations across Rajshahi division amid a fuel oil shortage crisis. The same scene was witnessed on Friday as well. From morning, long lines of bikers were observed at different filling stations in Rajshahi city.
447 killed, 1,181 injured in road accidents last month: Jatri Kalyan Samity
The country's roads turned into a death trap during February this year. A total of 447 people were killed and 1,181 injured in 448 road accidents throughout the month.
BNP holds training workshop for new MPs
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has launched a two-day training workshop for its newly elected parliamentarians ahead of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad session.
Trump dismisses Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
US President Donald Trump has dismissed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, following growing criticism of her leadership on immigration enforcement and disaster response.
Iran prepared to counter US ground attack: Araghchi
Iran is ready to counter any potential US ground attack and does not fear the entry of American forces into its territory, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.