Current Affairs
Mirza Abbas's second round of brain surgery successful
The second round of brain surgery on Mirza Abbas, political adviser to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and member of the BNP standing committee, has been concluded successfully.
Two units of Ashuganj Power Station shut down
Two major units of the Ashuganj Power Station Company Limited in Brahmanbaria went offline on Friday afternoon following a fault in the national grid line, reducing electricity supply by about 500 megawatts.
Rain, thunderstorms likely across country for next five days: Met Office
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain and thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds in different parts of the country over the next five days due to the extension of a low-pressure system over West Bengal and adjoining areas.
Bangladeshis can renew visas from outside Bahrain
Due to the ongoing war situation in the Middle East, Bangladeshi expatriates will be able to renew their visas from outside Bahrain. As a result, expatriates who are staying outside Bahrain for various reasons will also get the opportunity to renew their visas through the prescribed process.
Mirza Abbas's second round of brain surgery begins
The second round of brain surgery has begun on Mirza Abbas, political adviser to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and member of the BNP standing committee, who is undergoing treatment at the capital's Evercare Hospital.
Begum Khaleda Zia is the first freedom fighter of the Liberation War: Minister
Liberation War Affairs Minister Ahmed Azam Khan has said that former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia is recognized as the first freedom fighter of the Liberation War of Bangladesh.
Islamic nations D-8 summit postponed due to Middle East war
An April summit of the D-8 bloc of Muslim-majority developed countries that includes Iran has been postponed due to the war in the Middle East, host Indonesia said Friday.
Pakistan fielder Hussain Talat hospitalised
Pakistan cricketer Hussain Talat was taken to hospital after sustaining a serious injury while fielding during the second One Day International at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday (March 13).
Condolence motion for war criminals: Outrage from various parties and organizations
Various parties and organizations have expressed anger, condemnation and protest over the adoption of condolence motions in the names of convicted war criminals and the insulting of the national anthem on the first day of the first session of the 13th National Parliament.
Ruplal and Pradeep killling: Another suspect arrested in Rangpur
A team of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested another suspect in the killing of Ruplal Das and Pradeep Lal, who were beaten to death on suspicion of stealing a van at Taraganj in Rangpur.