Current Affairs
US embassy issues urgent warning on visa
The US embassy in Dhaka has issued a fresh warning for Bangladeshi citizens planning to travel to the United States. The embassy stated that non-immigrant visas may be cancelled if travellers do not have sufficient financial capacity to bear their own expenses during their stay or if they abuse government benefits. Such activities may even lead to permanent ineligibility for entry into the United States in the future.
Salman punished for losing temper after controversial dismissal
Pakistan batter Salman Ali Agha has been penalised for losing his temper following a controversial run-out during the second ODI in Mirpur. He received an official reprimand along with one demerit point for throwing his gloves and helmet onto the field in anger after his dismissal.
Newly appointed five city administrators meet PM
The newly appointed administrators of Barishal, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Rangpur and Cumilla city corporations have met with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
Iranian army chief vows appropriate response to attack on naval ship in Indian Ocean
Iran has announced it will deliver an appropriate response to the attack on its naval warship 'IRIS Dena' in the Indian Ocean. The country's army chief, Major General Amir Hatami, made the announcement on Saturday.
Philip Sangma arrested in India for aiding Hadi murder accused to flee
India's West Bengal Police Special Task Force (STF) has arrested Philip Sangma on charges of helping the accused in the murder case of Inquilab Manch spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi to flee.
BNP leader accused of grabbing job test papers from UNO room
Allegations have been raised against Haripur upazila BNP president Jamal Uddin and his associates of snatching recruitment exam papers for fourth-class employees of Medni Sagar Technical and BM College in Thakurgaon. The incident occurred at the Haripur Upazila Executive Officer's (UNO) office on Friday afternoon.
Fuel price hike won't affect Eid travel: Commerce Minister
Despite the increase in global fuel prices due to the war situation, it will not impact the upcoming Eid travel in the country, Commerce, Industry, Textiles and Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said. Additionally, there is no possibility of price hikes for essential commodities. However, if the war is prolonged, some crisis may emerge in the global economy. He said, "We are in favour of peace. Hopefully, the war will end soon and peace will be established in the world."
Shafiqur Rahman named opposition leader, Taher as deputy leader
Speaker of the National Parliament Hafiz Uddin Ahmed has recognised Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman as the Leader of the Opposition and the party's Naib-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher as the Deputy Leader of the Opposition.
Strict action against any irregularities during Eid travel: Minister
Any kind of irregularities or mismanagement during Eid travel will be met with immediate strict action, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam has said.
10 DMP officers posted to new responsibilities
Ten officers of the rank of Additional Deputy Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have been posted to new responsibilities.