Current Affairs
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrives in Sylhet
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived in Sylhet on Wednesday (June 17) on a daylong official visit focused on welfare programme rollout and a political briefing session in Moulvibazar district.
Bangladesh assumes historic leadership role at UNHCR Executive Committee Bureau
Bangladesh has, for the first time, assumed the chairmanship of the Bureau of the Executive Committee (ExCom) of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), marking a historic milestone since the body’s establishment in 1959.
Student's body found hanging in Lakshmipur dormitory
The body of school student was found hanging in the residential hall of Farid Ahmed Bhuiyan Academy in Ramganj upazila of Lakshmipur.
Woman's body recovered from Mirpur flat
Police have recovered the body of a 24-year-old woman from a flat in the capital's Mirpur Kazipara area after breaking open the door with the assistance of the Fire Service.
'Hajari Gur' gets GI certificate
The 'Hajari Gur' Date Palm Molasses or Jaggery) of Harirampur Upazila of Manikganj has been carrying the tradition for almost two centuries.
'One Love' star Ece Irtem dies of heart attack
Ece Irtem, the Turkish actress best known for playing Isil in One Love, has died at 35. She was found unresponsive at her home this morning, just one day after her birthday.
CID to investigate case filed over Dr Dhipra
A court has ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the police to investigate and submit a report on the case filed over the death of female physician Dr. Nafisa Tabassum Dhipra in the capital's Dhanmondi.
Father martyred in Liberation War, yet Jamaat MP born in 1981
A massive controversy has erupted over a parliamentary speech delivered by Hafiz Abdul Muntakim, a Jamaat-e-Islami leader and Member of Parliament representing the Nilphamari-4 constituency.
Afroza Abbas appointed new chairman of Jatiya Mohila Sangstha
sThe government has appointed Afroza Abbas, President of the Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Mohila Dal, as the Chairman of the Jatiya Mohila Sangstha.
Railway services to be expanded in 10 districts: Railway Minister
Railway Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam has said that rail services will be expanded in 10 districts surrounding Dhaka and in the southern part of the country. He said this in response to questions from journalists at the Secretariat on Tuesday afternoon.