Current Affairs
Child abuse case: Ex-Biman MD's wife confesses in court
Bithi, wife of Shafiqur Rahman, former Managing Director and CEO of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, has given a confessional statement in court admitting her involvement in a case filed over the torture of an 11-year-old child domestic worker. Sub-Inspector Tahmina Akter of the Police Prosecution Division confirmed this information to the media.
May no family ever have a son like me: Youth writes in note before suicide
A young man named Abu Kalam, 18, has died by suicide by hanging himself with a gamchha in Ulipur upazila of Kurigram. A note was found beside his body.
Two AL leaders arrested while paying tribute at Shaheed Minar
Two Awami League leaders have been arrested while coming to pay tribute to the martyrs at the Shaheed Minar in Gaibandha.
Lalon followers send open letter to PM with 8 demands
Lalon followers have sent an open letter to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman seeking smooth celebration of the Dol Purnima festival.
Imams, muazzins to receive honorariums before Eid: Mahdi Amin
As part of implementing election pledges, the government will provide honorariums to imams and muazzins. The government has announced that this initiative will begin in several areas before Eid.
Sanjida Tasnim: From Star Hunt to dreaming of OTT success
Young actress from Sylhet, Sanjida Tasnim, has made her mark with her talent in a short time. Although she entered acting from ramp modelling just about a year ago, she has already worked in 7-8 dramas. She has also been part of a film produced with government grant.
Bir Muktijoddha Sohel Rana turns 80 today
Masud Parvez Sohel Rana, a multifaceted personality of Bengali cinema – Bir Muktijoddha, producer, director and film actor – celebrates his 80th birthday today. Over a long journey spanning six decades, he has not only won the hearts of audiences as a hero on the silver screen but has also established a strong position as a filmmaker and producer.
Shakib Khan pays tribute to language martyrs
February 21 brings an ethereal feeling of sorrow and pride to every Bengali heart. On this day in 1952, brave sons coloured the streets with their blood to protect the mother tongue, and today the entire nation pays humble tribute to them. On this deeply emotional day for the nation, Dhallywood megastar Shakib Khan has remembered the language martyrs in an uniquely artistic manner.
Four killed in truck-auto rickshaw collision in Kushtia
At least four people have been killed in a collision between a truck and a CNG-run auto rickshaw in Kushtia.
I will not engage in corruption, nor allow others to: Bobby Hajjaj
State Minister for Education Bobby Hajjaj has said that to build the Bangladesh of tomorrow, the foundation of education must be strengthened, and a 'zero tolerance' policy against corruption will be followed in all departments under the Ministry of Education. "In the next five years, there will be no evidence of my involvement in any form of corruption within the ministry. Nor will anyone be allowed to engage in corruption."