Current Affairs
Hindustan Times analysis: The rise and fall of Mamata Banerjee, a street fighter
Politics in West Bengal has always been about street politics—massive rallies, violent protests, and empty roads on bandh days. This politics has shaped the state's destiny since independence. From Congress to the Left Front, and then from the Left Front to the Trinamool Congress, the street has been the main stage for every transition. And it was in this street politics that Mamata Banerjee established herself as a true fighter, leading from the front and defeating one rival after another.
No cattle markets allowed on roads, highways: Home Minister
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said that no animal markets for sacrifice will be allowed on roads, highways and railway lines during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha. He said that to ensure smooth movement of people, the Prime Minister has given clear instructions that no markets will be set up on roads. Orders have also been given to maintain discipline in all areas - roads, railways and waterways.
Saudi Ambassador pays courtesy call on Speaker
Speaker of the National Assembly Hafiz Uddin Ahmad Bir Bikram was paid a courtesy call on Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr. Abdullah Zafar bin Abiah. The meeting was held at the Speaker's office on Monday (May 4).
5 killed in head-on collision between bus and CNG in Sunamganj
Five people have been killed in a head-on collision between a bus and a CNG-run autorickshaw on the Sylhet-Sunamganj highway. One of the deceased has been identified as Yusuf Ali of Tahirpur upazila in Sunamganj. The identities of the other four could not be known immediately.
Advance ticket sales schedule for Eid announced
Bangladesh Railways has decided to sell advance tickets to ensure smooth travel of train passengers on the occasion of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha. Advance ticket sales will start online from May 13 to make the journey of people heading home comfortable. And advance ticket sales for the return journey after Eid will start from May 21.
Pro-AL lawyers face obstacles in collecting nominations
There have been allegations that Awami League-backed lawyers were prevented from collecting their nomination papers in the Chattogram Bar Association elections. Pro-BNP and pro-Awami League lawyers raised slogans against each other over the incident.
Lotus blooms in West Bengal: Narendra Modi
The Trinamool Congress's 15-year rule in West Bengal has come to an end. The 'lotus' has bloomed in Bengal for the first time. With an unexpectedly large victory, the BJP is set to take the helm at Nabanna. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said this victory will be remembered for generations.
Rohingya child dies with measles symptoms
A Rohingya child has died with measles symptoms in the Ukhiya Rohingya camp in Cox's Bazar. The name of the deceased child was not known at the time of filing the report.
Whoever wins Bengal polls, Bangladesh ties won't be affected: State Minister
Whoever comes to power in the West Bengal assembly election, the relationship with Bangladesh will not be affected, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed has said .
US delegation to arrive in Dhaka to implement trade agreement
A high-level US trade delegation is set to arrive in Dhaka to further strengthen trade and investment ties between the United States and Bangladesh. The delegation will be led by Brendan Lynch, Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia.