Current Affairs
Oil crisis due to unethical business, not supply shortage: Mirza Fakhrul
The current fuel oil crisis in the country is not due to low supply but because of unethical business practices by certain individuals, Local Government and Rural Development (LGRD) Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said.
Motorola stirs foldable market with new ‘Razr 2026’
Motorola has sparked fresh excitement in the foldable smartphone market with the upcoming launch of the Razr 2026. The company has already released a teaser for the device, which may debut globally under the name Razr 70.
Demands for justice, compensation and a worker-friendly state
Marking 13 years since the Rana Plaza tragedy in Savar, Dhaka, labour leaders have renewed their demands for justice, compensation, and a worker-friendly state while paying tribute to the workers who lost their lives.
Four fined for transporting goats inhumanly in bus luggage box in Jhenaidah
Four individuals have been fined Tk 50,000 by a mobile court in Kaliganj, Jhenaidah, for transporting goats inhumanly in a passenger bus's luggage compartment. The incident involved a bus heading to Chattogram and occurred at the main bus terminal around 8:00 pm on Thursday.
Oral saline or tasty saline: Which one should you take and when
Summer in Bangladesh means unbearable heat, sweating, and physical weakness. During this time, one piece of advice is heard everywhere — "Have saline." But which saline? Oral saline or tasty saline? Are they the same thing? When is each needed? Without knowing the answers to these questions, taking saline can sometimes cause harm instead of benefit. So, it is important to understand the matter in some depth.
Three Bangladeshis in groundbreaking research on rapid disease detection using light technology
Three young Bangladeshi researchers are working on a new method to detect chronic diseases such as cancer and diabetes at an early stage using advanced light technology. The research is being conducted in collaboration with international partners, including Lamar University in Texas, with key contributions from S M Rakibul Islam, Mohammad Rubayet Islam and Mohammad Sabuj Mia.
HRW concerned over arrest of 4 for Facebook posts
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has expressed deep concern over the arrest of four individuals in Bangladesh for allegedly posting content on Facebook. In a statement issued on Thursday, the US-based rights group said the move reflects the repressive practices of the previous administration and is contrary to freedom of expression.
Previous decision on Saint Martin's tourism to remain unchanged
The elected government will uphold the previous administration's decision regarding tourism restrictions on Saint Martin's Island. The island will remain open to tourists only for the specified period to protect the environment, surroundings, and biodiversity.
Emmanuel Macron to leave politics after term ends
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that he will not remain active in politics after his current term ends. The French constitution allows a president to serve two consecutive terms, which will conclude in 2027.
Raghav Chadha quits AAP, to join BJP along with seven Rajya Sabha MPs
In a major political development, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has announced that he and six other upper house MPs are quitting the party and will join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) . The move is being seen as a significant setback for AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal.