Current Affairs
Admission applications start for MPhil-PhD at National University
National University has started accepting applications for admission of researchers in MPhil and PhD programmes for the 2026-2027 academic year. Both full-time and part-time researchers can take part in this admission activity. Interested candidates will have to complete the online application by 12 midnight on September 30.
Nine teachers-officials resign from administrative posts in protest against VC’s corruption at SAU
Nine teachers and officials including five teachers of Sylhet Agricultural University (SAU) have resigned from 11 administrative posts in protest against allegations of irregularities and corruption against Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Alimul Islam.
Oscar-winning Julianne Moore to receive lifetime achievement award at Zurich Film Festival
Julianne Moore, the veteran Hollywood actress who has won the Oscar and other major film awards of the world in her long acting career, is set to receive another honour. The Oscar-winning actress is going to be conferred with a lifetime achievement award from the Zurich Film Festival in Switzerland.
National mourning on 13th day of flood in Nepal: death toll rises to 1342, nearly 5,000 missing
Nepal is observing national mourning day in memory of the people who lost their lives in the devastating flood on Monday (September 7). The 13-day mourning period according to Hindu and Buddhist religious traditions is ending today after the massive loss of lives and destruction caused by the sudden flood on August 26. The country is observing state mourning on this occasion.
BNP leader shot, hacked to death in Pabna
Adam Ali, 60, a BNP leader of Atgharia in Pabna, has been shot and hacked to death by miscreants. The deceased Adam Ali was a resident of Shatgacha village and president of BNP of Ward No 1 of Ekdant union.
Four more dengue deaths, 1,233 hospitalised in 24 hours
Four more people have died from dengue across the country in the last 24 hours, while 1,233 new patients were hospitalised with the mosquito-borne disease.
Md Abdul Mannan appointed new Petrobangla chairman
Md Abdul Mannan, additional secretary of the Energy and Mineral Resources Division, has been appointed as chairman of Bangladesh Oil, Gas and Mineral Corporation (Petrobangla). He had been serving as chairman of the corporation in an additional capacity until now.
Unauthorised battery-run auto-rickshaws banned on Dhaka's main roads: Home Minister
The movement of unauthorised battery-run auto-rickshaws has been banned on the major roads of the capital, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed told parliament.
Legal notice demands disclosure of 14 Boeing purchase deal
A legal notice has been served on government officials demanding the full disclosure of documents and information related to the agreement to purchase 14 Boeing aircraft from the United States. The notice calls for making the contract terms, pricing, procurement process and other relevant details available to the public.
'Pasoori' becomes first Pakistani music video to hit 1 billion views
Coke Studio Pakistan's hit song 'Pasoori' has crossed the 1 billion views milestone on YouTube, making it the first Pakistan-made music video to achieve this record.