Current Affairs
Baul song festival attacked in Bishwanath
A Baul song festival was attacked and disrupted in Sreepur village of Bishwanath in Sylhet.
UN warns of worsening climate imbalance as global warming accelerates
The World Meteorological Organization has warned that the Earth’s climate system is becoming increasingly unstable, driven by record levels of greenhouse gases and rising global temperatures.
Ban on decorative illumination on March 25–26
The government has imposed a nationwide ban on illumination and decorative lighting on the nights of March 25 and 26.
Public entry to National Memorial to stay closed from March 23 to 25
In observance of the Great Independence and National Day 2026, public entry to the National Memorial at Savar, the outskirts of the capital, will remain closed from March 23 to 25.
33 Bangladeshi return home after jail term in India
33 Bangladeshi men and women, including four children, have returned home after serving their sentences in India. The Petrapole Immigration Police in India handed them over to the Benapole Immigration Police through travel permits from both countries on Sunday evening (March 22).
US statement over suspension of immigrant visas for Bangladeshis
The US Embassy in Dhaka has explained the main reason behind the decision to suspend immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Bangladesh. It has been said that this step has been taken to reduce the pressure on government welfare benefits.
Iranian media says no negotiations with US after Trump announcement
Iranian media said on Monday there were no negotiations between Tehran and Washington after US President Donald Trump announced talks towards ending the war.
Trump lifts Iran threat after 'very good' talks on ending war
President Donald Trump said Monday the United States and Iran had held "very good" talks towards ending the three-week Middle East war, putting threatened US attacks on Iran's power plants on hold in a stunning about-turn.
Oil prices fall 13 percent after Trump calls off Iran strike
Global oil prices have plunged after US President Donald Trump ordered a halt to military strikes on Iranian energy facilities.
Habibul Bashar appointed chief selector of national team
Former captain Habibul Bashar Suman has been appointed chief selector of the new selection panel of the national cricket team.