Current Affairs
BNP never agreed to constitutional reform council: Mirza Fakhrul
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has stated that the BNP has never supported the formation of a constitutional reform council or the establishment of an upper house under a proportional representation (PR) system by those elected in the 13th national parliamentary election.
Works underway to deliver on promises made to people: PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said his administration has already started implementing the promises it made to the people, despite being only about two and a half months into its tenure.
DC Conference to begin Sunday
The four-day Deputy Commissioner (DC) Conference is set to begin in Dhaka on Sunday (May 3).
Bangladesh's probable XI for series-deciding match
Bangladesh is in great form in the three-match T20 series against New Zealand. After winning the first match by 6 wickets in the series, the Tigers are leading 1-0 as the second match was abandoned due to rain. As a result, the last match of the series is now a golden opportunity for Bangladesh to win the series. On the other hand, the New Zealand team will take the field with the aim of equalizing the series.
Two fuel tankers carrying 53,600 tonnes of diesel arrive at Ctg port
Two vessels carrying a combined 53,600 tonnes of diesel from China and India have arrived at the outer anchorage of Chattogram Port, according to local shipping agents.
Trump says ‘not satisfied’ with Iran’s new peace proposal
US President Donald Trump has said he is “not satisfied” with a new peace proposal submitted by Iran, as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran remain stalled despite an ongoing ceasefire.
Nor'wester storms likely in 20 districts including Dhaka
The Meteorological Department has forecast that Nor'wester storms will blow at a maximum speed of 60 kilometers per hour over at least 20 districts of the country including the capital Dhaka. In this situation, river ports in these areas have been asked to display warning signal number 1.
PM inaugurates Surma River Bank Development Project in Sylhet
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today (May 2) inaugurated a development project at Chandni Ghat in Sylhet aimed at beautification and strengthening flood protection infrastructure along both banks of the Surma River.
Two killed, three injured in head-on bus–CNG collision in Netrokona
At least two people were killed and three others injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a CNG-run auto-rickshaw at Purbadhala upazila in Netrokona.
13 HC Judges assigned to monitor subordinate courts nationwide
The Supreme Court has reconstituted monitoring committees for subordinate courts, assigning 13 High Court Division judges to oversee judicial administration across the country’s eight administrative divisions.