Current Affairs
Iran sets conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz
Iran is preparing a list of conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz as regional mediators intensify diplomatic efforts to ease tensions and restore maritime traffic through the strategic waterway.
PM Tarique Rahman to visit Türkiye for COP31 in November
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will visit Türkiye in November to attend the 31st UN Climate Change Conference, COP31, Foreign Affairs State Minister Humayun Kabir has said.
Rain, thunderstorms likely across country over next 24 hours
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds in parts of the country over the next 24 hours from 9am today.
Rodri begins Barcelona chapter with impressive win over Athletic Bilbao
Rodri marked the beginning of his Barcelona career with a composed cameo as the defending champions extended their winning start to La Liga with a convincing 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao at Camp Nou on Thursday night (August 27).
Missing Chandpur gold trader, family found hiding in Chattogram
A gold trader from Chandpur who went missing with three family members has been found hiding in Chattogram's Patiya, police said Friday (August 28).
Two Indian nationals arrested with 5.12kg of ‘Kush’ at Dhaka airport
Two Indian nationals have been arrested with 5.12kg of ‘Kush’, a potent synthetic drug, at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, authorities said Friday (August 28).
England pacer Brydon Carse faces fresh trouble over nightclub incident
England fast bowler Brydon Carse is facing fresh trouble after Derbyshire Police launched an investigation into an alleged fight at a nightclub.
Bangladesh Bank warns against unauthorised digital lending schemes
The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has warned the public against unauthorised lending schemes operating through mobile apps, online platforms and social media, often offering quick loans on easy terms.
Madrasa scholarship exam forms open Sept 2
Online applications for this year’s scholarship examinations for fifth- and eighth-grade madrasa students will open on September 2 and remain available until September 12, the Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board has announced.
Funeral held for seven Naogaon workers killed in Saudi factory fire
The funerals of seven Bangladeshi workers from Naogaon who were killed in a fire at a sofa manufacturing factory in Saudi Arabia were held together in Atrai on Friday (August 28), following the repatriation of their bodies.