Current Affairs
Iran announces new wave of strikes targeting Israel, US bases
Iran's military announced on Wednesday evening a new wave of missile and drone attacks targeting Israel and US bases in the Gulf, though there was no immediate word from either of any direct hits.
Sylhet petrol pumps owners go on strike protesting mobile court fines
The owners of petrol pumps and CNG refuelling stations across the Sylhet division have called a strike in protest against fines imposed during mobile court drives.
NBR selects 600 companies for audit in an automated manner
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has selected 600 companies for VAT audit in a fully automated manner. This information was given in a press release of the NBR on Thursday (April 2).
Another 100,000 tonnes of crude oil being imported from Saudi Arabia
Amid the tension in the Middle East, the government is taking multifaceted steps to ensure the country's energy supply. Currently, diplomatic talks are underway with Iran to quickly bring 100,000 metric tonnes of crude oil stuck in the Strait of Hormuz to Bangladesh.
Father accused of killing 4-year-old child
A four-year-old child has reportedly killed by his father over a family dispute in Trishal of Mymensingh.
Bus falls off ferry due to lack of safety system and mechanical fault: Report
The investigation committee has brought to the fore the issue of lack of safety system at the ferry ghat, chaos in the management of the ghat and mechanical fault of the bus in the incident that killed at least 26 people at the Daulatdia ferry ghat in Rajbari.
2 journalists taken to police station in handcuffs by AC Land
Two journalists were detained for reportedly making a brawl and video at the office of the Assistant Commissioner (Land) in Chandina of Cumilla. At that time, the police took away their mobile phones and took them to the police station in handcuffs. The incident took place around 2 pm on Wednesday. They were released upon written bond around 4 pm.
World Autism Day today
The 19th World Autism Awareness Day is being marked in the country on Thursday (April 2) with the theme “Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value”.
Nor'westers forecast in 9 districts, signal 1 issued for river ports
The Meteorological Department has forecast nor'westers and thunderstorms with a maximum speed of 60 kilometers per hour in nine districts of the country.
7.4-magnitude quake off Indonesia kills one
A major 7.4-magnitude quake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia on Thursday, killing at least one person, causing waves of up to 75 centimetres (2.5 feet) and triggering a tsunami warning that was subsequently lifted.