Current Affairs
Monira seeks halt to gazette publication of NCP's Nusrat as MP
Monira Sharmin, a leader of the National Citizen Party, has requested the Election Commission not to publish the gazette declaring her party colleague Nusrat Tabassum as a member of parliament for the reserved women's seat in the Jatiya Sangsad.
$3.12 billion remittance received in April
Remittance inflow to the country stood at $3.12 billion in April, which is 13.5 percent higher than the same month last year, according to an updated report of Bangladesh Bank.
Dinesh Trivedi recalls Bhupen Hazarika's song on Bangladesh: Tarique Choyon
Tarique Choyon, the First Secretary (Press) at the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata, has said that newly appointed Indian High Commissioner to Dhaka, Dinesh Trivedi, recalled a song by legendary singer Bhupen Hazarika while speaking about Bangladesh .
Turkey expresses interest in Shahjalal Airport ground handling
Turkey has expressed interest in participating in the ground handling operations at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
Ministry considering proposal for new police station in capital's Rayerbazar
Dhaka Metropolitan Police has proposed establishing a new police station named Rayerbazar in the capital. DMP Acting Commissioner Md Sarwar said the proposal is currently under consideration by the relevant ministry.
81pc of children vaccinated against measles: Health Minister
Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain has said that 81 percent of targeted children in the country have already been brought under measles vaccination coverage. He made the remarks while briefing reporters after the second session of the Deputy Commissioners' Conference at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital on Sunday, May 3.
Supreme Court suspends virtual proceedings until further notice
The Supreme Court has suspended virtual court proceedings at its Appellate Division, including Chamber Courts, until further notice. The suspension applies to the weekly Wednesday and Thursday virtual sessions, which were introduced just last month.
Chhatra Dal leader expelled for 'Joy Bangla, Joy Bangabandhu' Facebook post
A union-level leader of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal in Kishoreganj's Pakundia upazila has been expelled from the party for a Facebook post that read "Joy Bangla, Joy Bangabandhu". The expelled leader is Monayem Khan, who served as the joint convener of Sukhia Union Chhatra Dal.
LPG prices for May announced, 12kg cylinder unchanged at Tk 1,940
The government has set new prices for private sector liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at the consumer level for the month of May. The price of the most commonly used 12kg cylinder has been kept unchanged at Tk 1,940.
Jaya Ahsan active on YouTube again after four years
Jaya Ahsan, the popular actress of both Bengals, has once again appeared before her fans in a new way. Alongside acting, she has officially launched her own YouTube channel to strengthen her presence in the digital world.