Current Affairs
Five-member parliament secretariat commission formed
A new five-member 'Parliament Secretariat Commission' has been formed to make administrative and policy decisions for the National Parliament Secretariat. The high-level commission has been formed under Section 7 of the Parliament Secretariat Act, 1994, with National Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Bir Bikram appointed as its chairman.
8 platoons BGB deployed in Bogura ahead of by-election
Eight platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed in the Bogura-6 (Sadar) constituency to maintain law and order ahead of the by-election.
All coaching centres to be shut down: Education Minister
All coaching centres across the country will be shut down, Education Minister Ehsanul Haque Milon has said. "One hundred per cent of coaching centres in the country will be closed. Coaching centres and kindergartens that have mushroomed like wild mushrooms will be brought under registration. Coaching centres will no longer be allowed to operate in this country."
Govt approves 500,000 tonnes diesel, two LNG cargoes import
The government will import 500,000 tonnes of refined diesel from Kazakhstan and two cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Singapore through direct procurement to meet emergency fuel demand amid the Middle East war.
Trump warns Iran of 'hell' in final 48-hour ultimatum
US President Donald Trump has set a final 48-hour deadline for Iran to agree to a deal or reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning otherwise that "hell will break loose" on Iran.
WiFi during thunderstorms may increase device risk, experts warn
During storms, we usually worry about outdoor safety. But home internet devices, particularly WiFi routers, can also be at risk. Understanding how safe it is to keep WiFi on during thunderstorms or Nor'westers is essential.
PM expresses shock over Keraniganj fire, orders probe and aid
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has expressed deep shock and grief over the casualties in the fire at a tin-shed gas lighter factory in Keraniganj.
Meta unveils Ray-Ban smart glasses for prescription users
Meta Platforms has launched two new Ray-Ban prescription smart glasses, expanding its offerings in an area that has become one of the few breakthrough successes in the race for AI-powered gadgets.
Offices to run 9am to 4pm from tomorrow
The government has changed the office schedule for government and private offices in response to the global fuel crisis caused by the Middle East war situation. Under the new decision, office hours have been reduced by one hour and set from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The new schedule will take effect from Sunday, April 5.
BCB director Fayazur resigns
Fayazur Rahman Mithu has resigned from his position as a director of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday, April 4. He submitted his resignation letter citing personal reasons after the board meeting.