Current Affairs
Over 433,000 expatriates cast postal votes for February elections
More than 432,000 overseas voters have already cast their ballots in Bangladesh’s 13th general election and referendum.
BGB to ensure safe, peaceful voting environment: DG
The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has stepped up security in border and coastal areas ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliament elections, aiming to maintain law and order and provide a safe voting environment.
'1.2mn people lost job, another 1.2mn at risk'
Already 1.2 million people have lost jobs arcoss the country due to contractionary monetary policies, and business leaders warn that an additional 1.2 million people could become unemployed over the next six months.
Nipah Virus detected in West Bengal, Asia tightens airport screening
India’s West Bengal is facing a fresh outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus, which can spread from animals to humans and currently has no approved vaccine or definitive treatment. The virus has a high fatality rate, ranging from 40 to 75 percent.
Arijit Singh announces pause in playback singing career
Indian music icon Arijit Singh has announced he will no longer take on new playback singing projects, surprising fans across the globe.
Bangladesh-Pakistan direct flights to resume Thursday
After a 14-year hiatus, direct flights between Bangladesh and Pakistan are set to resume on Thursday (January 29).
India's Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar among 5 killed in plane crash
India's Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar was among four people killed when his private plane crashed while attempting to land at Baramati Airport in Pune district on Wednesday morning (January 28).
Indian parliament tabled condolence motion on Khaleda Zia’s death
A condolence motion was tabled in India’s upper house of Parliament, the Rajya Sabha, following the death of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.
Jamaat-Shibir possess looted weapons: BNP candidate Harun
Chapainawabganj-3 BNP parliamentary candidate Harunur Rashid has alleged that weapons looted from a police arsenal are now in the hands of Jamaat-Shibir.
We have forgiven all past grievances: Jamaat Ameer
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has said the party has forgiven past grievances that happened to the party and it's leaders.