Current Affairs
“Thought they came to talk, didn’t know they would kill him”
Following the deadly mob attack that killed a religious leader in Daulatpur of Kushtia, an injured eyewitness has described the sabotage act, saying, the situation escalated rapidly from what initially appeared to be a discussion.
Runa Laila mourns Asha Bhosle, 'my world feels empty'
The news of the death of legendary vocalist Asha Bhosle has brought deep grief to the music scene of the subcontinent. Renowned Bangladeshi singer Runa Laila has expressed her condolences on her demise.
ASK condemns killing of ‘Pir’ in Kushtia mob violence
The Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK), a leading human rights organization in Bangladesh, has strongly condemned the killing of a man identified as a 'pir' Daulatpur upazila in Kushtia, along with the vandalism and arson of his religious establishment.
Maqam calls for harshest penalty in Kushtia pir killing
The Center for Sufi Heritage, Maqam, a research organisation focused on the Sufi community, has strongly condemned the attack, vandalism and killing of Pir Shamim Reza Jahangir in Philipnagar, Daulatpur Upazila, Kushtia.
Final voter list to be published on May 14
Bangladesh’s Election Commission (EC) will officially publish the updated and final voter list on May 14.
Ex-Speaker Shirin Sharmin granted bail in attempted murder case
A Dhaka court granted bail to former Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury in a case filed over an alleged attempted murder linked to 2024 uprising.
Legendary singer Asha Bhosle passes away
Reputed Indian singer Asha Bhosle passed away while undergoing treatment at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital on Sunday (April 12). She was 92 years old at the time of her death.
Nationwide 20,671 farmers to receive ‘Krishok Card’
The government is set to introduce a “Krishok Card” initiative aimed at supporting landless, marginal, and small-scale farmers, with 20,671 farmers selected in the initial phase to receive financial assistance.
Two newly elected MPs take oath in Parliament
Two newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) took their oath on Sunday (April 12) following victories in the 13th national parliamentary elections.
Smoke still seen rising from shrine, injured in extreme fear
A religious leader, identified as Pir Shamim Reza alias Jahangir, was hacked to death in a violent mob attack in Daulatpur over allegations of religious disrespect, leaving the area tense.