Current Affairs
UK will not support US blockade of Hormuz: Starmer
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the United Kingdom will not join the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz announced by President Donald Trump.
What does CCTV footage reveal in Bagerhat crocodile incident?
A crocodile dragged an injured dog into the deep waters of a pond adjacent to the shrine of Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali (RA) in Bagerhat on April 8. The dog's body later surfaced. Days later, speculation over what exactly happened that day continues, with no clear answers.
Contractor chases engineer with bamboo for questioning quality in Brahmanbaria
A contractor and his associates have been accused of chasing a sub-assistant engineer of the Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) with bamboo for questioning the quality of work in Nabinagar upazila, Brahmanbaria.
EU Envoy calls on Home Minister, discusses security cooperation
European Union Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller paid a courtesy call on Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed. The meeting took place at the Home Ministry office in the Secretariat on Monday afternoon, April 13.
Chhayanaut's Baishakhi celebration to begin at 6:15 am
Cultural organisation Chhayanaut has completed its preparations for celebrating the New Year 1433. The Baishakhi celebration at Ramna Botmool in the capital will begin at 6:15 am and conclude at 8:15 pm on Pahela Baishakh.
TIB calls Bank Resolution Act amendment 'suicidal' for banking sector
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has described the initiative to allow former shareholders of weak banks to regain ownership under the Bank Resolution Act as 'suicidal'. According to the organisation, this amendment has created a path for rehabilitating identified bank looters without accountability, which will once again expose the country's banking sector to the risks of corruption and plunder.
Six police officers transferred
Six police officers of the rank of Additional Superintendent of Police and Assistant Superintendent of Police have been transferred. The decision was announced in a notification signed by Police Inspector General (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir on Monday, April 13.
Media aspirant Sonia earns international recognition in India
Sonia Ray, a young Bangladeshi woman chasing her dream of working in the media, has earned recognition on the international stage. She participated in the 'Miss Teen International 2024' competition in India, competing against contestants from nearly 30 countries and showcasing her talent and confidence.
Nora Fatehi reveals why she harboured resentment towards men
Bollywood actress and dancer Nora Fatehi has opened up about a sensitive aspect of her personal life. She has shared that a childhood family experience created a deep resentment towards men.
Bangladesh Bank launches two new reference rates for interest calculation
The central bank has taken an initiative to introduce two new reference rates for determining interest rates to ensure transparency and international standards in the country's financial sector.