Current Affairs
Nationwide anti-dengue drive from March 14: PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has announced the launch of a nationwide cleanliness campaign to prevent deadly diseases like dengue and chikungunya. The campaign will be conducted every week starting from March 14.
Bangladesh seeks US 'special permission' to buy Russian oil
Bangladesh has sought special permission or a temporary waiver from the United States to import fuel oil from Russia, Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said. He also mentioned that Bangladesh has requested the same facility granted to India.
Bangladesh thrash Pakistan by 8 wickets
Bangladesh produced a dominant performance in the first ODI of the three-match series at Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, bowling Pakistan out for 114 and chasing down the target with 209 balls to spare.
Bogura-6 and Sherpur-3 by-polls on April 9, no referendum: EC Secretary
Election Commission Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed has announced that there will be no referendum in the elections for the Bogura-6 and Sherpur-3 constituencies. He shared this information with journalists after a meeting with law enforcement agencies at the Election Building in Agargaon, capital, on Wednesday, March 11.
Two drivers per bus to reduce Eid journey accidents: DMP Commissioner
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Md Sarwar has instructed that each bus should have at least two drivers to prevent any driver from driving for more than four to five consecutive hours, aiming to reduce road accidents during Eid journeys.
Ordinary people will bear the burden of rising transport costs due to Iran war: Maersk CEO
The ongoing war involving the United States and Israel over Iran has severely disrupted the movement of cargo ships, leading to increased maritime transport costs – an additional expense that will ultimately have to be borne by ordinary consumers, the CEO of the world's second-largest shipping company, Maersk, has warned.
Two girls die as wall collapses in Badda
Two young girls have died after an old boundary wall collapsed in Badda, Dhaka. The deceased are Ayesha Moni, 12, and Nusrat, 5.
Pakistan bowled out for 114, Rana takes five
Shahin Shah Afridi's side was bowled out for just 114 runs in the first ODI. This is Pakistan's lowest-ever total against Bangladesh in ODI history. Their previous lowest against Bangladesh was 161 runs during the 1999 World Cup.
Man sentenced to 6 months in jail for killing cat in Mohammadpur
A court has sentenced Akbar Hossain Shiblue to six months imprisonment in a case filed over the killing of a pet cat in Mohammadpur, Dhaka. He was also fined Tk 10,000, and ordered to serve an additional month of simple imprisonment in default of paying the fine.
Workers block Dhaka-Sylhet highway demanding unpaid salaries, Eid bonus
Garment workers blocked the Dhaka-Sylhet highway in Rupganj, Narayanganj, protesting demanding two months' unpaid wages and Eid bonuses.