Current Affairs
First ECNEC meeting of new govt today, 17 projects on agenda
The first meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) under the new government led by Tarique Rahman will be held today (April 6), with 17 development projects up for consideration.
Australia cancels visa of Shaykh Ahmadullah following Azhari's deportation
Australia has formally cancelled the visa of prominent Bangladeshi Islamic speaker Shaykh Ahmadullah, shortly after taking similar action against Maulana Dr. Mizanur Rahman Azhari.
Fire breaks out in server room at Sylhet’s airport
A fire broke out in the immigration server room at MAG Osmani International Airport in Sylhet late Sunday night (April 5).
Gold prices fall after four consecutive hikes
After four consecutive increases, gold prices in Bangladesh have dropped, the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) said.
Ahsan H Mansur to testify in New York court on April 10
Former Bangladesh Bank governor Dr. Ahsan H Mansur has departed Dhaka for the United States to provide a pivotal deposition in the much-discussed Bangladesh Bank reserve theft case.
EC to announce schedule for reserved women’s seats election today
The Election Commission (EC) is set to announce the schedule for the election to reserve women’s seats in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad on Monday (April 6).
Govt bans foreign trips, vehicle purchases at public expense
The government has imposed sweeping austerity measures, including a ban on foreign travel at public expense and the purchase of vehicles, citing global economic uncertainty and tensions in the Middle East.
Hezbollah claims missile strike on Israeli warship, 54 killed in Lebanon
Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for a missile strike targeting an Israeli military vessel off the Lebanese coast, amid escalating cross-border hostilities.
DMP orders removal of bus counters across Dhaka within 7 days
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has ordered the removal of all inter-district bus counters across the city, except at the designated terminals of Gabtoli, Mohakhali and Sayedabad, within seven working days.
Bangladesh's LDC graduation preparations weak: UN report
Bangladesh has significant shortcomings in its preparations to graduate from the list of Least Developed Countries (LDCs), a UN review report has found. With current macroeconomic instability and weak performance, discussions are increasingly focused on pre-graduation risks.