Current Affairs
Fuel loading completed at first unit of Rooppur nuclear power plant
The much-anticipated nuclear fuel loading at the first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant has been successfully completed. Project sources confirmed the matter on Tuesday afternoon, May 12. The milestone marks a crucial step towards the start of electricity generation.
Two die in Ukhia Rohingya camp in separate incidents on same day
Two people have died in two separate incidents on the same day at the Kutupalong Rohingya camp in Ukhia, Cox's Bazar. One person died in a road accident, while the other died after consuming poison.
US war costs in Iran exceed $29 billion: Pentagon
The total cost of the ongoing US war against Iran has now surpassed $29 billion, the Pentagon's acting comptroller Jules Hurst has said. The figure is $4 billion higher than the Pentagon's previous estimate of $25 billion provided on April 29.
GM Quader congratulates Suvendu Adhikari on becoming West Bengal CM
Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader has congratulated Suvendu Adhikari, the newly elected Chief Minister of West Bengal. The congratulatory message was sent through the Indian High Commission in Dhaka on Monday, May 11, and was also shared on GM Quader's verified Facebook profile.
Rape accused and complainant wed inside Keraniganj jail
A marriage has taken place inside the Keraniganj Central Jail in Dhaka between an accused in a case under the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act and the complainant. The wedding was registered on Tuesday evening, May 11, following religious rituals and in the presence of a kazi, with relatives from both sides and senior prison officials in attendance.
Three more prosecutors appointed to International Crimes Tribunal
The government has appointed three Supreme Court lawyers as prosecutors to conduct cases at the International Crimes Tribunal. The Law Ministry's Solicitor Wing issued a notification regarding the appointments on Tuesday, May 12.
Eighth-grader hospitalised after teacher's kicks, cane blows for failing to read lesson
An eighth-grade student has been hospitalised with serious injuries after allegedly being beaten by a teacher for failing to read a lesson at Bagduli High School in Pangsha upazila, Rajbari. The incident occurred around 11:30 am on Tuesday, May 12.
Businessman found dead with hands, feet tied in Bangshal
Police have recovered the body of a cloth merchant with his hands and feet tied from a rented flat in the capital's Bangshal area. The deceased has been identified as Nisar Ali, 50, of Shyamalgachi village in Sharsha upazila, Jashore.
'Complete shutdown' continues at Barishal University
Teachers protesting for promotions at Barishal University have decided to continue their 'complete shutdown' programme until their demands are met. On Tuesday, May 12, they also announced their resignation from all administrative positions and called for the removal of the vice chancellor.
Border security our priority, fencing decision part of that: Randhir Jaiswal
India has made its position clear on the construction of barbed wire fencing along the India-Bangladesh border, with the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stating that securing the border is India's priority and New Delhi views West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's recent decision in that context.