Current Affairs
Oil prices plunge globally after Iran announces reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Global oil prices have fallen sharply following Iran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz would remain open to all commercial vessels.
Nearly 900 Rohingya dead or missing at sea in one year: UN
Approximately 900 Rohingya died or went missing while crossing the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal in 2025, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has reported.
Bangladesh lose to second-string New Zealand in first ODI
Despite raising hopes of victory in the first one-day international at Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Bangladesh ultimately suffered a defeat. Due to a lack of batting consistency, the Tigers fell behind 1-0 in the three-match series.
US special envoy Charles J Harder to arrive in Dhaka on 3-day visit
US Special Envoy Charles J Harder will arrive in Dhaka on Saturday, April 18, on a three-day visit to further strengthen cooperation between the United States and Bangladesh on education and child welfare.
Strait of Hormuz to remain open during Lebanon ceasefire: Araghchi
The Strait of Hormuz will remain completely open during the ongoing ceasefire in Lebanon, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said. According to him, all commercial vessels will be able to transit through the strait without hindrance during the 10-day truce period.
Press conference at PM's office on Saturday
A press conference has been arranged on the occasion of the two-month completion of the government's assumption of office. The press conference will be held at 3:30 pm on Saturday at the 'Karobi' Hall of the Prime Minister's Tejgaon office.
Diamonni e Communication hosts day-long 'Digital Knowledge Sharing Workshop' in Dhaka
Diamonni e Communication has organised a day-long 'Digital Knowledge Sharing Workshop' in Dhaka, bringing together over two hundred entrepreneurs. The event was a grand initiative centred around networking, training and certificate distribution.
Samsung galaxy XR gains “auto spatialization” 3D upgrade
The mixed-reality space is getting another push forward as Samsung’s Galaxy XR headset receives a new update powered by Google’s Android XR platform, introducing an experimental feature that can convert standard 2D content into immersive 3D-like visuals.
Police seek separate lane at fuel pumps
Police personnel are suffering due to the fuel crisis and long queues at pumps, which is hampering their regular duties. In light of this situation, the Bangladesh Police Association has demanded separate lanes for police at fuel pumps.
Bot army creating fake photocards to troll me: Education Minister
A planned propaganda is being spread on Facebook, said Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon. He said the 'bot army' is conducting a planned smear campaign against him, creating fake photocards and trolling him. He also mentioned that they are spreading ridiculous propaganda, including claims that he will announce the exam routine on the day of the examination.