Current Affairs
Vessel carrying US wheat arrives Chattogram port
A vessel carrying 61,000 tonnes of wheat from the United States has anchored at the outer anchorage of Chattogram Port on Wednesday (April 1), the Ministry of Food confirmed.
HC ordered to take custody of Bagerhat-2 ballots, result sheets
Court Orders Election Commission of Bangladesh to Take Custody of Ballots and Result Sheets of Bagerhat-2
DMP's drive to clear footpaths in capital
To reduce public suffering and ensure pedestrian movement, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has started a special eviction drive from Wednesday (April 1). The main goal of the drive is to evict illegal restaurants, workshops and permanent establishments that have been built by occupying parts of the footpaths and roads.
Shakib Khan expresses regret over ‘Prince’ failure
Dhallywood’s top actor Shakib Khan has failed to meet the expectations of the audience, fans and critics this time. His film ‘Prince’ has failed to maintain its success.
PM to dig canals in Jhenaidah, Feni this month
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will take part in two canal digging activities in Jhenaidah and Feni this month. Water Resources Minister Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anee told the media after a meeting with the Prime Minister at the Cabinet Division at the Secretariat on Wednesday morning (April 1).
5 killed in separate road accidents in Cumilla
Five people were killed in separate road accidents on the Cumilla section of the Dhaka-Chattogram highway. The accidents occurred in different parts of the district on Wednesday morning (April 1).
Call to retain ban on e-cigarettes, tobacco displays at sale points
The country’s leading tobacco control (TC) organizations express deep concern over government’s decision to remove the ban on e cigarettes and display of tobacco products at the point-of-sale from the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Ordinance 2025. Evidence shows that emerging tobacco products such as e‑cigarettes are detrimental to public health and often serve as a gateway for young people to nicotine addiction, while display at the point-of-sale entices and promotes tobacco use and increases uptake among children and adolescents.
29 killed as Russian military transport plane cashes in Crimea
A Russian military transport aircraft crashed over occupied Crimea on Tuesday evening, killing all 29 people on board, the Russian Defense Ministry confirmed Wednesday (April 1).
Road management to be overhauled for next Eid: Transport Minister
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam announced plans to revamp Bangladesh’s road management system ahead of the next festival.
Laura Dern to star in Epstein scandal limited series
Oscar and Emmy-winning actress Laura Dern will portray investigative journalist Julie K. Brown in a new limited TV series exploring Jeffrey Epstein’s notorious sexual abuse and trafficking network.