Current Affairs
World will suffer if Iran-US talks fail: State Minister
The entire world will suffer if the ongoing talks between the United States and Iran fail, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has said. She made the comment while speaking to journalists at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday evening, April 12.
Edible oil price not rising in country: Commerce Minister
Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said edible oil prices are not increasing in the country for now, and no discussion worth mentioning on raising prices has taken place yet. He made the remarks after a meeting reviewing the edible oil supply situation on Sunday, April 12.
PM instructs BNP leaders, activists to cooperate with law enforcement
Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman has instructed party leaders and activists to cooperate with law enforcement agencies to maintain peace and order in the country.
Rape evidence found after Kushtia student found unconscious in classroom
A sixth-grade student was rescued in an unconscious state from a school classroom in Mirpur upazila, Kushtia, by her family and locals. Medical examinations have found evidence of rape.
Dog's head sample sent to CDIL after crocodile attack in Bagerhat
A dog died after being attacked by the only female crocodile in the pond adjacent to the shrine of Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali (RA) in Bagerhat, triggering widespread discussion and misinformation on social media. A sample from the dog's head has been sent to the Central Disease Investigation Laboratory (CDIL) in Dhaka for testing.
Kohinoor Mia promoted to Additional DIG 15 years after dismissal
The government has granted a retrospective promotion to former police officer Md Kohinoor Mia, elevating him to the rank of Additional Deputy Inspector General, nearly 15 years after he was dismissed from service. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notification on Sunday, April 12, confirming the promotion.
Police arrest former Shibir leader over assault on women in Lakshmipur
Police have arrested Aftab Uddin Bhuiyan after a video showing him pulling women by their hair and beating them went viral on social media. The video, which surfaced on Saturday, April 11, shows a middle-aged man assaulting several women as they scream and plead for mercy.
BNP leader fined for filing 'fake case'
A local BNP leader in Rajshahi who filed a case alleging that he was beaten while trying to vote on election day despite being in jail at the time has been fined Tk 100,000 for filing a false case. Rajshahi Metropolitan Magistrate Court-3 Judge Mohammad Saddam Hossain delivered the verdict on Sunday, April 12.
Iranian envoy assures swift passage of stranded Bangladeshi ships through Hormuz
Iranian Ambassador to Bangladesh Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi has said arrangements will be made for the speedy passage of Bangladeshi ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz due to the war situation. He also informed that necessary steps will be taken after discussions with the Bangladesh government on this matter.
Pir Shamim buried under tight security
Pir Shamim, who was beaten and hacked to death in Daulatpur, Kushtia, was buried at a local graveyard under tight security provided by law enforcement agencies on Sunday, April 12. However, 24 hours after the incident, no case has been filed at Daulatpur Police Station, and no arrests have been made. An uneasy silence prevails in the area.