Current Affairs
Health Minister fumes as patient told to buy saline despite hospital stock
Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain has expressed anger after a patient at Naogaon General Hospital was allegedly asked to buy saline from outside despite the hospital having adequate stock.
Three more children die with measles symptoms, 1,228 cases in 24 hrs
Three more children have died with measles symptoms across the country in the past 24 hours, while 1,228 new cases of measles and measles-like symptoms were reported nationwide, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Japan congratulates President Mirza Fakhrul
Japan has congratulated Bangladesh's newly sworn-in President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, expressing its readiness to work with the new president and government to further strengthen the two countries' strategic partnership.
HSIA 3rd terminal soft opening on Deccember 16: Millat
Newly appointed Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat today said the government is working to hold the soft opening of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport’s (HSIA) Third Terminal on December 16 next.
Chinese humanoid robot breaks Usain Bolt’s world record
A Chinese humanoid robot has run 100 metres faster than Usain Bolt's world record, clocking 9.39 seconds at the qualifying round of the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Saturday (August 22).
Ilias Ali disappearance case: Wing Commander Saifur shown arrested, sent to jail
An International Crimes Tribunal has ordered former Air Force Wing Commander Saifur Rahman Saif to be shown arrested and sent to jail in a case involving alleged crimes against humanity over the enforced disappearance of BNP leader Ilias Ali.
Jatiya Party appoints Sunil Shubho Roy as Co-Chairman, Chairman's Spokesperson
Jatiya Party has appointed veteran leader Sunil Shubho Roy as a co-chairman of the party and spokesperson for its chairman, the party said in a statement on Sunday (August 23).
Qatar Emir Congratulates Bangladesh President Mirza Fakhrul
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has congratulated Bangladesh's newly elected President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on assuming office, expressing hope for stronger ties between the two countries.
Sleeper bus owners block Banani road demanding legal recognition
Dhaka's Airport-Banani road was briefly blocked on Sunday (August 23) as leaders and workers of the Bangladesh Sleeper Bus Owners' Association staged a protest demanding legal recognition for sleeper buses and a separate regulatory framework for the sector.
Rangpur family killing: Police claim to solve case, reveal grisly sequence
Police have claimed to have solved the killing of four members of a retired teacher's family in Rangpur and arrested two suspects in connection with the case.