Current Affairs
Family's Eid journey turns tragic as mother, son die after being hit by train
A mother and her 18-month-old son died after being hit by a train while returning home after buying new Eid clothes in Narsingdi. The tragedy unfolded in front of the father and daughter.
Nation set to embrace spirit of sacrifice on Eid-ul-Azha
The holy Eid-ul-Azha, one of the main religious festivals of Muslims, will be celebrated across the country on Thursday, May 28, with religious solemnity and festive spirit. The nation will once again celebrate Eid with the glory of sacrifice. This festival is also known as 'Eid of Sacrifice' in the country.
Case filed over death of 6 newborns at Ad-din Hospital alleging negligence
A regular case has been filed over the death of six newborns at Ad-din Medical College Hospital in Magbazar, capital. The case, filed under specific sections of the Penal Code, alleges that the deaths were caused by extreme medical negligence.
Rainwater pit claims lives of brother and sister in Rangpur
A brother and sister have died after drowning in a rainwater-filled pit in Gangachara, Rangpur. The younger brother fell into the pit, and his elder sister jumped in to save him, but neither knew how to swim.
Man held for attempting to rape eight-year-old in Rangpur
A 50-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to rape an eight-year-old child in Rangpur.
'Donald Trump' the buffalo to be kept at national zoo
The viral albino buffalo named 'Donald Trump' has found a new home at the National Zoo in Mirpur, capital.
Four Bangladeshi youths allegedly sold to Russian army by two Jamaat leaders
Four young men from Patgram, Lalmonirhat, have been allegedly sold to the Russian army, with accusations levelled against two leaders of Jamaat-affiliated youth organisations. The families of the four youths are living in extreme anxiety and worry.
'Smart Assistant' system installed at Rooppur nuclear power plant
An advanced digital technology called the Operator Information Support System has been successfully installed at the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant. The installation was completed on Tuesday afternoon, May 26. Russia has implemented this technology outside its own country for the first time.
Health Minister warns of strict action over 6 newborn deaths at Ad-Din Hospital
Health Minister Sardar Sakhawat Hossain has warned of strict action against those responsible for the death of six newborns at Ad-Din Medical College Hospital in Magbazar, capital.
Homebound travellers suffer on Jamuna Bridge gridlock, Tk 3.82 crore toll collected
Despite the heavy rush of Eid travel, 56,239 vehicles crossed the Jamuna Bridge in the last 24 hours, generating approximately Tk 3.82 crore in tolls. However, to manage the overwhelming traffic, authorities controlled Dhaka-bound vehicles for the second consecutive day, causing long tailbacks and suffering for homebound travellers on the west side of the bridge.