Current Affairs
40% power deficit triggers load shedding in Chapainawabganj
Severe heat has driven up electricity demand in Chapainawabganj, creating a power shortfall of up to 40 per cent and causing increased load shedding across the district.
Attorney General hands over office aide to police over causing damage to state
An office assistant of the Attorney General’s Office has been handed over to Shahbagh Police over allegations of failing to submit a case file to the High Court, reportedly causing obstruction in a writ petition related to NTRCA recruitment.
Trump announces 10-day Lebanon–Israel ceasefire
US President Donald Trump has announced a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, saying both sides have agreed to the temporary truce aimed at paving the way for broader peace efforts.
RMCH forms 8-member medical board amid rising measles cases
Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) has formed an eight-member medical board to ensure coordinated and effective treatment of patients amid a continued rise in measles cases.
Hot weather lipsticks: balancing style, comfort and durability
As temperatures rise, makeup routines are also shifting, with many opting for lighter, more comfortable lipstick choices that can withstand heat and humidity while maintaining a polished look.
Iran wants to hold US-Israel accountable for assassination of its leaders
Iran wants to hold the US and Israel accountable for the assassination of its leaders, the Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson, Ismail Baghaei, told Russia’s Ria Novosti news agency.
Israeli troops being prepared for Lebanon ceasefire
According to IDF officials, ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is expected to begin at 7pm local time today (April 16 ).
BCB hands ‘Captains Card’ to former national team captains
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has introduced a ‘Captains Card’ for all national team captains, offering special privileges including free entry to international matches and access to medical insurance benefits.
Ex-UP chairman, who ‘threatened’ US envoy, gets 7 years in graft case
A Chattogram court has sentenced former union parishad chairman Mujibul Haque Chowdhury to seven years in prison in a corruption case over acquiring wealth beyond known sources of income.
UFEA Champions League semifinals schedule finalised
The semifinal lineup for the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League has been confirmed following a dramatic conclusion to the quarterfinals, with four teams remaining in the race for the title.