Current Affairs
Proposal to set maximum cigarette price at Tk 35, minimum at Tk 17
The National Heart Foundation and the United Forum Against Tobacco have proposed setting the price per cigarette stick at a minimum of Tk 17 and a maximum of Tk 35 from the upcoming 2026-27 fiscal year.
Second Test to be held in Sylhet, BCB announces squad
The venue for the second and final Test of the two-match series against Pakistan has been confirmed as Sylhet. Despite concerns over weather and speculation about a venue change, the BCB has confirmed that the match will take place in Sylhet as per the original schedule.
Woman reportedly gang-raped in Sylhet shrine, two arrested
Amid widespread outrage over the rape and murder of four-year-old Fahima in Sylhet, another woman has been allegedly gang-raped. The victim had come to Sylhet to visit the shrine of Hazrat Shahjalal (R.A.), according to sources.
BCB announces car prize for best performer in Australia series
The tradition of awarding cars as recognition for individual achievements in Bangladesh cricket, once highly popular, is making a comeback after a long hiatus. The Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced that the best cricketer of the upcoming ODI and T20 series against Australia will be awarded a car.
Shahjalal Airport's third terminal to open on December 16: Minister
The government plans to launch the third terminal at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on December 16. Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam Rita said preparations for the terminal's opening are in their final stages.
Ataur Rahman laid to rest beside mother's grave
Renowned theatre personality Ataur Rahman was laid to rest beside his mother's grave at Banani Graveyard in the capital after his funeral and final tributes were completed on Tuesday afternoon, May 12.
Raise taxes on tobacco products to protect future generations: Speakers at Nari Maitree discussion
Engineer Sanzida Islam Tuli, a Member of Parliament from the reserved women’s seat of the Government of Bangladesh, has said that there is no alternative to increasing the prices and taxes on tobacco products in order to protect the country’s future generations from the devastating grip of tobacco. She made the remarks as a special guest at a discussion titled “The Necessity of Increasing Taxes on Tobacco Products to Protect Youth from the Harmful Effects of Tobacco,” organized by Nari Maitree at the CIRDAP auditorium in the capital on Tuesday (May 12).
US trade deal not to be scrapped, govt seeks negotiated amendments: Dr Zahed
The government is not pursuing the path of scrapping the trade agreement with the United States but is rather moving towards necessary amendments through dialogue and negotiation, Prime Minister's Information and Broadcasting Adviser Dr Zahed Ur Rahman has said.
Four schoolgirls missing after leaving home in Patuakhali
Four schoolgirls have gone missing from Bauphal upazila in Patuakhali. The families said the girls left home on Sunday morning saying they were going to school, but no trace of them has been found since.
Govt orders action over negative social media posts by primary school teachers
The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education has directed authorities to identify and take action against government primary school teachers who are allegedly posting negative content on social media, including Facebook.