Current Affairs
Ruppur nuclear plant fuel loading explained: process, purpose
A new chapter in Bangladesh's nuclear history has begun today. 'Fuel loading'—that is, the process of inserting nuclear fuel uranium into the reactor—has officially begun in the first unit of the Ruppur Nuclear Power Plant. Through this, Bangladesh has made its name as the 33rd country using nuclear energy in the world.
'Dishonest’ officials dominate UGC, Tanzimuddin claims in resign letter
University Grants Commission (UGC) has failed to develop into an effective institution as a small group of “dishonest and corruption-prone” officials dominates its administration, Prof Mohammad Tanzimuddin Khan alleged in his resignation letter.
Bangladesh beat Singapore to reach final
Bangladesh women's hockey team stormed into the final of the Women's Asian Games Qualifying Hockey tournament after defeating Singapore by 3-1 goals in the first semifinal held in Jakarta, Indonesia today.
Mirza Fakhrul dissatisfied with WASA water quality
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has expressed his dissatisfaction with the quality of WASA water in the capital. At the same time, he stressed the importance of a long-term plan to address the safe water crisis.
UAE quits Opec in win for Trump as oil cartel weakened
The United Arab Emirates has quit the Opec oil cartel in a heavy blow to the group and its de facto leader, Saudi Arabia, amid the global energy shock caused by the Iran war.
UK will provide legal assistance to Bangladesh in getting seized money: Sarah Cooke
British High Commissioner to Dhaka Sarah Cooke has said that legal assistance will be provided to Bangladesh in returning the seized money to Bangladesh.
Ruckus in Parliament over Jamaat being called Razakars
Member of Parliament freedom fighter Md. Fazlur Rahman has sparked controversy by commenting in Parliament that no one from the freedom fighter family can form Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. He made this statement targeting the opposition leader and Jamaat Ameer.
India visa process to normalize soon: FM
India's visa process for Bangladeshi citizens is easier and will return to normal soon after overcoming the current stagnation, Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman said.
Jubo dal activist shot, 8 injured in clash between 2 groups in Noakhali
A Jubo Dal activist named Shakil Mahmud, 31, was shot in a clash between two parties over a past dispute in Begumganj Upazila of Noakhali. At least 8 people from both sides were injured in the incident.
Steps taken to repatriate bodies of 2 Bangladeshis killed in US: FM
Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman said that the government has taken all-out steps to quickly repatriate the bodies of two Bangladeshi students killed at the University of South Florida in the US.