Current Affairs
ADB President meets Prime Minister in Dhaka
A high-level delegation led by Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tejgaon on Monday morning (May 25).
UNICEF sent seven reminders for Measles vaccines: Health Minister
Health Minister Sardar Md. Shakhawat Hossain has said that UNICEF sent seven reminders to previous administrations regarding the procurement of measles vaccines, but no effective action was taken at the time.
94.70% of garment factories complete Eid bonus payments: BGMEA
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has announced that 94.70 per cent of active garment factories in Dhaka and Chattogram have completed Eid bonus payments ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.
Uzbekistan announces 30-member squad for FIFA World Cup-2026
Uzbekistan have officially announced their 30-member squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, marking a historic moment as the nation prepares for its first-ever appearance on football’s biggest stage after nearly three decades of qualification attempts.
Ex-Satkhira Public Prosecutor Abdul Latif dies in jail custody
Former Satkhira Judge Court Public Prosecutor Advocate Abdul Latif died early Monday (May 25) after suffering a stroke while in jail custody, prison authorities confirmed.
Three more children die with measles symptoms in Sylhet
Three more children have died with measles symptoms in Sylhet division, raising the total number of deaths linked to the disease and related complications to 55, according to health authorities.
Bangladesh Betar withdraws controversial 'dress code' directive
Bangladesh Betar has officially withdrawn its controversial 'dress code' directive for news presenters following widespread criticism on social media and across different sectors.
Rain likely to persist five more days, wet Eid holidays
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast continued rain and thunderstorms across much of the country over the next five days, offering relief from the ongoing heatwave ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.
Eid rush at Kamalapur: Paaengers suffers as five northbound trains delay
Thousands of Eid holiday travellers crowded Dhaka’s Kamalapur Railway Station on Monday (May 25) as the rush for home intensified on the first day of the extended Eid-ul-Azha vacation and the third day of Eid train journeys.
Father, daughter killed in road crash in Bogura
A man and his four-year-old daughter were killed after their motorcycle was hit by an unidentified vehicle in Bogura’s Shahjahanpur upazila.