Current Affairs
20 platoons of BGB deployed in capital for Pahela Baishakh security
Twenty platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed in the capital Dhaka to ensure overall security for the celebration of Bengali New Year 1433.
Chhayanaut welcomes Bengali New Year 1433 at Ramna Batamul
The traditional New Year programme has begun at Ramna Batamul in the capital with the sunrise of the new year. Chhayanaut's event welcomed the Bengali New Year 1433 with the collective rendition of the song 'Jago Alok-Lagne'.
Pahela Baishakh today
Today is Pahela Baishakh, April 14. With the crimson sunrise, the Bengali New Year 1433 has begun. Leaving behind all the fatigue, sorrow and decay of the old year, the Bengali nation has awakened with new dreams and vigour. The spirit of celebration now pervades from Ramna Botmool in the capital to every corner of the country. Leaving behind the inauspicious, the call of the new has brought the melody of unity to every home.
Six-member cabinet committee formed to tackle energy, power crisis
The government has formed a six-member high-level cabinet committee to tackle the crisis in the energy and power sectors amid the global situation created by the Middle East conflict. A notification in this regard was issued by the Cabinet Division on April 9 and was published on the division's website on Monday, April 13.
Two businessmen killed as bus falls into ditch after collision with pickup in Faridpur
Two businessmen have been killed and at least 25 others injured after a passenger bus collided head-on with a pickup truck and fell into a ditch in Bhanga, Faridpur. The accident occurred around 9:30 am on Monday, April 13, at Bablatola area on the Faridpur-Barishal highway.
Six get life term in Chattogram customs officer murder case
A court has sentenced six people to life imprisonment for the murder of customs officer Akbar Said Chowdhury, who was killed by having a towel twisted around his neck in Chattogram two decades ago. Sixth Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge Muhammad Ali Akkas pronounced the verdict on Monday afternoon, April 13.
Robot birds deployed in US national parks to boost endangered species
Scientists in US national parks have taken an innovative initiative to increase the population of endangered birds. Robot birds, made to look exactly like real birds using artificial feathers and various materials, are being used to attract species to new and safe habitats by mimicking dance-like movements and bird calls.
Myanmar's Arakan Army announces plan to take full control of Rakhine by 2027
Myanmar's rebel group Arakan Army (AA) has announced its intention to achieve 'final victory' in Rakhine State by 2027. The announcement was made by the group's commander-in-chief, Major General Twan Mrat Naing, on the occasion of the group's 17th founding anniversary on Friday, April 10.
Pedestrians will face jail, fine for crossing roads illegally: DMP
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has announced in a public notification that pedestrians who fail to use zebra crossings, foot overbridges or underpasses while crossing roads will face jail and fines. The notification, signed by DMP Acting Commissioner Md Sarwar, was issued on Sunday, April 12, outlining special directives for vehicle drivers and pedestrians to ensure safe and orderly movement in the capital.
UK will not support US blockade of Hormuz: Starmer
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the United Kingdom will not join the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz announced by President Donald Trump.