Current Affairs
Crowds swell at Rajshahi’s largest cattle market ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
Rajshahi’s largest cattle market, City Hat, has turned into a major hub of activity ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, with thousands of buyers, traders and farmers flocking to the market to buy sacrificial animals.
RAB member stabbed to death in Sylhet, one held
A member of the Rapid Action Battalion was stabbed to death while attempting to help police apprehend a suspected mugger in Sylhet city on Friday, May 22.
Gulshan Society forms human chain demanding justice for Ramisa's murder
Gulshan Society has formed a human chain demanding speedy trial and exemplary punishment for the rape and murder of seven-year-old Ramisa in Pallabi, Dhaka.
11 more children die with measles symptoms in 24 hours
Eleven more children have died from confirmed measles and measles-like symptoms across the country in the last 24 hours, according to the latest report released by the Directorate General of Health Services on Friday, May 22.
Madrasa teacher's DNA sample collected in Netrokona child rape case
The DNA sample of a madrasa teacher accused of raping an 11-year-old student in Netrokona, which left her pregnant, has been collected as part of the investigation, officials said.
Protesters block roads in Mirpur demanding justice for child Ramisa murder
Protesters again blocked roads in the Mirpur area of the capital, demanding justice for schoolgirl Ramisa Akter, who was allegedly raped and brutally murdered on Friday (May 22).
Nasiruddin Patwary attacked with eggs, brickbats in Jhenaidah
National Citizen Party chief organiser Nasiruddin Patwary came under attack after Juma prayers in Jhenaidah on Friday, with attackers hurling eggs and brickbats and attacking him with a hockey stick .
Ensuring smooth Eid travel in short time a major challenge: Transport Minister
Road transport and bridges minister Rabiul Alam has said ensuring uninterrupted Eid travel remains a major challenge due to the transportation of a huge number of passengers and sacrificial animals within a very short period.
US pausing $14bn arms sale to Taiwan due to Iran war, navy chief says
A top United States military official has said Washington is pausing a $14bn arms sale to Taiwan to conserve munitions for its war on Iran.
PM to visit Mymensingh on Saturday
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is scheduled to visit Mymensingh on Saturday.