Current Affairs
No fairs will be allowed in stadiums or sports grounds: State Minister
The government has decided to renovate and reactivate district-level stadiums and swimming complexes across the country, with a strict directive that no fairs or non-sporting events will be allowed at these venues in the future, said Youth and Sports State Minister Aminul Haque.
Microbus catches fire in Dhaka’s Farmgate
A passenger-carrying microbus caught fire while in motion in the capital's Farmgate area on Wednesday morning (May 6).
Missing Dhaka university student found dead in Habiganj
Police have recovered the decomposed body of a private university student, who went missing four days ago from Dhaka, from Moulvibazar’s Madhabpur area in Habiganj district.
Simple guide to preparing beneficial turmeric tea
The familiar kitchen spice turmeric not only enhances the taste, it also has various health benefits. According to experts, the natural ingredients in turmeric can play an effective role in reducing inflammation in the body. Drinking turmeric tea regularly can also help reduce joint pain and stiffness, including arthritis and osteoarthritis.
USF to confer posthumous PhDs on Limon, Bristy
The University of South Florida (USF) has decided to confer posthumous doctoral degrees on two Bangladeshi PhD students, Zamil Ahmed Limon and Nahida Sultana Bristy, who were brutally killed in the United States.
Strict action against extortion at cattle markets: State Minister
On the occasion of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, Mir Shahe Alam, has warned that no kind of extortion will be tolerated at the animal markets for sacrificial animals. He clearly stated that there will be no extortion at the cattle markets. However, strict action will be taken if extortion occurs.
Trump pauses Hormuz escort operation amid push for Iran deal
US President Donald Trump has announced a temporary halt to the American military operation escorting commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, just one day after its launch, as Washington seeks to revive stalled negotiations with Iran.
Saka fires Arsenal to book first Champions League Final in 20 years
Arsenal have booked their place in the UEFA Champions League final for the first time in two decades, edging past Atletico Madrid 2-1 on aggregate after a 1-0 win in the second leg of their semi-final.
China, Iran foreign ministers meet in Beijing amid Gulf tensions
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi held high-level talks in Beijing on Wednesday as regional tensions escalate over the Strait of Hormuz and renewed US-Iran confrontation.
Neela Israfil announces bid for Dhaka South mayoral race
Neela Israfil, a former leader of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has announced her candidacy for the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayoral election.