Current Affairs
President returns to Dhaka wrapping up four-day Pabna visit
President Mohammed Sahabuddin returned to Dhaka on Tuesday (March 31) following a four-day official visit to his home district of Pabna.
Nor’westers likely in three divisions with winds up to 60 km/h
Seasonal nor’wester storms are expected to sweep across parts of the country on Wednesday (April 1), with gusty winds reaching up to 60 km/h, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).
Violence against women rises in March: 47 killed, 57 raped
Violence against women and girls in Bangladesh rose to alarming levels in March, with 47 deaths and 57 reported rape cases, according to a monthly report by Bangladesh Mahila Parishad.
Iranian drone strike triggers fire at Kuwait International Airport
A drone attack targeted Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday (April 1), sparking a major fire and causing significant damage to infrastructure, authorities said.
Shootout shock sends Italy out of World Cup again
Four-time champions Italy crashed out of the FIFA World Cup for a third consecutive time after losing 4-1 in a penalty shootout to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a playoff on Wednesday.
Iran conflict may end soon, says Trump
US President Donald Trump said the ongoing conflict with Iran could end soon, claiming significant degradation of Tehran’s military capabilities.
Legendary journalist Golam Sarwar's 84th birthday today
The 84th birthday of legendary journalist, valiant freedom fighter and founding editor of several renowned national newspapers, Golam Sarwar, is being observed today, Wednesday. Born on April 1, 1943, in Banaripara of Barishal, he is considered one of the craftsmen of the country's modern newspapers. Golam Sarwar, was the news editor of Daily Ittefaq for three decades and was also the founding editor of Daily Jugantar. He died on August 13, 2018, at the age of 75, while serving as the editor of Samakal.
July National Charter enactment order is a pseudograph by interim government: Minister
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has termed the ‘July National Charter (Constitutional Reform) Implementation Order, 2025’ as a ‘document of endless fraud’ by the interim government.
Ireland keen to enhance cooperation with Bangladesh Police
Irish Ambassador to Bangladesh Kevin Kelly has paid a courtesy call on Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir at the Police Headquarters in Dhaka.
Govt plans to introduce music education at school level: State Minister
The government has taken initiatives to introduce music education alongside the regular curriculum in primary and secondary level educational institutions across the country, said State Minister for Cultural Affairs Nitai Roy Chowdhury.