Current Affairs
Earthquake felt in Dhaka, several other parts of country
An earthquake was felt in different parts of the country, including the capital Dhaka, on Tuesday night. Two tremors were felt after 9:30pm. Both earthquakes originated in Myanmar. Their magnitudes were recorded at 5.9 and 5.2 respectively on the Richter scale.
Government sets beef price ahead of Ramadan
As in previous years, the government will sell essential food items at subsidised prices during the holy month of Ramadan to ease pressure on consumers.
Broom procession held protesting Jamaat Ameer's remarks on working women
A broom procession has been held to protest the misogynistic remarks of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman in Bogura.
Documents shows Michael Jackson's presence at Epstein's Palm Beach house
Pop king Michael Jackson is among the influential figures in the new released documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Foreign diplomats visit July museum
Foreign diplomats based in Dhaka today visited the July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum, days before it is set to open for public.
Humayra Sultana made Biman’s new MD & CEO
The government has appointed Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism Dr Humayra Sultana as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Biman Bangladesh Airlines Limited as an additional charge.
Disputed election results biggest challenge for interim govt: ICG
As the national parliamentary election draws closer, the tenure of the interim government led by Dr Muhammad Yunus is also nearing its end. International conflict analysis organisation International Crisis Group believes that managing any dispute over election results will be the biggest challenge for the interim government.
Bangladesh, Japan sign defence equipment and technology transfer agreement
Bangladesh and Japan have signed a bilateral agreement on the transfer of defence equipment and technology. The agreement was signed in Dhaka on Tuesday, February 3, by Lieutenant General SM Kamrul Hasan, principal staff officer of the Armed Forces Division, on behalf of the Bangladesh government. Japan’s ambassador to Bangladesh, Saida Shinichi, signed on behalf of his country.
Riya wants to be a regular face on screen through consistent work
Young fashion model and actress Riya Barman is gradually establishing herself in showbiz through confidence and consistent work.
Drink Buriganga water if you crave, but do not take drugs: Nasiruddin Patwary
NCP and 11-party alliance candidate for Dhaka-8 Nasiruddin Patwary said weapons are given to some people and drugs to others during elections, adding that those who feel the urge to consume something should drink Buriganga river water but must not take drugs.