Current Affairs
Iran demands yuan payments for oil to transit Strait of Hormuz
Iran has indicated it may allow a limited number of oil tankers to pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz in exchange for oil transactions being settled in Chinese currency, yuan.
Mirza Abbas to be taken to Singapore on Sunday
Prime Minister's political adviser and BNP standing committee member Mirza Abbas will be taken to Singapore on Sunday for advanced treatment.
Government to lift rationing system in fuel oil purchase
The government has decided to lift the existing rationing system in fuel oil purchase. As a result, there will be no specific limit or obligation to buy oil for all types of vehicles.
US embassy issues urgent warning on visa
The US embassy in Dhaka has issued a fresh warning for Bangladeshi citizens planning to travel to the United States. The embassy stated that non-immigrant visas may be cancelled if travellers do not have sufficient financial capacity to bear their own expenses during their stay or if they abuse government benefits. Such activities may even lead to permanent ineligibility for entry into the United States in the future.
Salman punished for losing temper after controversial dismissal
Pakistan batter Salman Ali Agha has been penalised for losing his temper following a controversial run-out during the second ODI in Mirpur. He received an official reprimand along with one demerit point for throwing his gloves and helmet onto the field in anger after his dismissal.
Newly appointed five city administrators meet PM
The newly appointed administrators of Barishal, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Rangpur and Cumilla city corporations have met with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
Iranian army chief vows appropriate response to attack on naval ship in Indian Ocean
Iran has announced it will deliver an appropriate response to the attack on its naval warship 'IRIS Dena' in the Indian Ocean. The country's army chief, Major General Amir Hatami, made the announcement on Saturday.
Philip Sangma arrested in India for aiding Hadi murder accused to flee
India's West Bengal Police Special Task Force (STF) has arrested Philip Sangma on charges of helping the accused in the murder case of Inquilab Manch spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi to flee.
BNP leader accused of grabbing job test papers from UNO room
Allegations have been raised against Haripur upazila BNP president Jamal Uddin and his associates of snatching recruitment exam papers for fourth-class employees of Medni Sagar Technical and BM College in Thakurgaon. The incident occurred at the Haripur Upazila Executive Officer's (UNO) office on Friday afternoon.
Fuel price hike won't affect Eid travel: Commerce Minister
Despite the increase in global fuel prices due to the war situation, it will not impact the upcoming Eid travel in the country, Commerce, Industry, Textiles and Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said. Additionally, there is no possibility of price hikes for essential commodities. However, if the war is prolonged, some crisis may emerge in the global economy. He said, "We are in favour of peace. Hopefully, the war will end soon and peace will be established in the world."