Current Affairs
Rain likely for two consecutive days
Although the sky of the country will be partly cloudy for the next few days, the weather will remain mainly dry. However, the forecast has indicated that there is a possibility of rainfall for two consecutive days in various districts of the southern region on February 23 and 24.
Final preparations underway at Shaheed Minar ahead of February 21
Final preparations are underway at the Central Shaheed Minar to mark Amar Ekushey February and International Mother Language Day 2026.
Chattogram Port goes 24/7 ahead of Ramadan
Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has unveiled an action plan to keep supply chains uninterrupted and ensure stable market supplies during the holy month of Ramadan.
Dr Monowarul Bitu appointed personal physician to PM
Dr ANM Monowarul Kadir Bitu, joint secretary general of the Doctors’ Association of Bangladesh (DAB), has been deputed as the personal assistant physician to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
Maksuda Akhter Prioty walks as showstopper at New York Fashion Week
International model and creative professional Maksuda Akhter Prioty marked a significant milestone in her global fashion career by walking as a showstopper at New York Fashion Week, representing Milan-based international designer Chona Bacaoco.
Body formed to investigate graft allegations against BSS MD
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has formed a four-member inquiry committee to investigate the allegations of corruption against Managing Director and Chief Editor of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) Mahbub Morshed.
UK PM congratulates Tarique Rahman
Reaffirming deeper bilateral engagement British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has congratulated Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on his election victory, pledging to further strengthen the longstanding UK–Bangladesh partnership across key sectors.
Mesut Özil’s convoy involved road accident
The vehicle convoy carrying former German football star Mesut Özil and the son of the Turkish President, Necmettin Bilal Erdoğan, was involved in a collision with a motorised auto-rickshaw in Ukhia on Thursday evening at Ukhia.
‘Election Tribunal’ formed
According to Section 49 of the Representation of the People Ordinance, an ‘Election Tribunal’ has been formed in the High Court to hear petitions against electoral irregularities.
Official Facebook, Instagram pages of PMO launched
The government has launched official Facebook and Instagram pages to disseminate information on administrative decisions and development activities.