Current Affairs
Seven-member committee to approve roadside tree felling: High Court
The High Court has directed the formation of seven-member committees at city, district and upazila levels to grant permission for cutting roadside trees, aiming to curb environmental degradation and rising temperatures across the country.
Tarique Rahman pays courtesy call on Chief Adviser
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman and his family members paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.
College girl gang-raped in moving bus, 3 arrested
A college girl was allegedly gang-raped in a moving bus on the Dhaka-Tangail highway. Police have arrested three persons, including the bus driver and helper, in this incident.
'We are ready to play from Friday if Nazmul apologises publicly'
Bangladesh cricket’s ongoing standoff has taken a new turn, with players expressing conditional willingness to return to the field from Friday.
‘Surjo Konna’ star Jayashree Kabir passes away
Veteran film actress Jayshree Kabir, a prominent figure of South Asian cinema’s golden era, has passed away in London. She died on January 12 at the Romford Nursing Home, her nephew Javed Mahmud confirmed.
Bangladeshis aware, propaganda won’t sway public: Information Adviser
Information and Broadcasting Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said the people of Bangladesh are aware and propaganda campaigns will have no impact, urging citizens to participate in the upcoming referendum to vote ‘Yes’ if they desire reform and change.
Tarique Rahman at Jamuna with family to meet CA Yunus
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has entered the state guest house Jamuna with his family to pay a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus.
Sakrain festival being celebrated in old Dhaka
The traditional festival of old Dhaka—Sakrain, also known as Poush Sankranti or the kite festival was celebrated today.
Bangladesh assures passports for 69,000 Rohingya in Saudi Arabia
Bangladesh has assured the expedited issuance of passports to 69,000 Rohingya residents in Saudi Arabia, officials said on Thursday (January 15).
SSC examinations to begin on April 21
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent exams will begin on April 21, according to the schedule published today.