Current Affairs
Dr. Mamunur Rashid and Dr. Abdul Alim new pro-VCs of RU
The government has appointed two new pro Vice-Chancellors of Rajshahi University (RU). They are--Professor Dr. Mamunur Rashid of the university's Pharmacy Department (academic) and Professor Md. Abdul Alim of the Department of Agriculture and Agricultural Extension (Administration).
5 held over attack on police in Mirpur
Five people have been detainec in an attack on police during an illegal establishment eviction drive in the capital's Mirpur. Several police personnel were injured in the attack, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) said.
Iran creates a ‘controlled maritime zone’ in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s newly created Persian Gulf Strait Authority says in a post on X that there will be a “controlled maritime zone” at the Strait of Hormuz.
Sale of return train tickets for Eid begins
Bangladesh Railway has started selling advance tickets for the return journey of trains on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.
Main congregation of Eid-ul-Azha at 7:30 am at National Eidgah
The main congregation of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha will be held at the National Eidgah at 7:30 am. However, if the weather is unfavorable, the main congregation will be held at the National Mosque Baitul Mukarram at 8 am, the Ministry of Religious Affairs has said.
Bangladesh sets new record for highest electricity production
Bangladesh has set a new record for the highest electricity production in the country's history. The Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources said that 17,200 megawatts of electricity were produced in the country at 9 pm on Wednesday (May 20).
Bangladeshi short film ‘Nuri’ in Cannes Film Festival
Bangladeshi short film ‘Nuri’ has been selected in the ‘Cinema de Doman’ section of the 79th Cannes Film Festival’s Short Film Corner. The film was recently officially included in the festival’s market catalogue.
Putin and Xi sign 20 deals
During a two-day state visit to mark the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Sino–Russian Treaty of Friendship, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping signed over 20 agreements ranging from trade and technology to cultural cooperation. Xi lauded the relationship as a “comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination” at its highest level, while Putin called ties “unprecedented.”
Bangladesh's revenue target falls short by Tk 1.04 lakh crore in 10 months
Bangladesh's revenue collection fell short of the target by more than Tk 1.04 lakh crore during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year, reflecting persistent economic challenges, slowing consumption, and weak business activity.
Child dies after falling from moving train in Banani
An unidentified child died after falling from the roof of a moving train in the area adjacent to Banani Sainik Club in the capital.