Current Affairs
PM orders immediate launch of six idle children’s hospitals
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has ordered the immediate operational launch of six children’s hospitals that have remained unused for years despite being fully constructed in different parts of the country.
Barcelona clinch La Liga title with dominant El Clásico win over Real Madrid
FC Barcelona sealed the La Liga title in emphatic fashion after defeating arch-rivals Real Madrid 2-0 in El Clásico on Sunday night (May 10), securing the championship with three matches still remaining.
Reshmi in critical condition as bullet remains in eye
The physical condition of 11-year-old child Reshmi Akhter, who was shot in the eye by terrorists in the Bayezid area of Chattogram, has not improved. According to doctors, the child's condition is very critical and the bullet entered through the eye and is lodged deep in the head.
TCB to launch nationwide truck sale ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) will begin a 10-day nationwide emergency truck sale of essential commodities from tomorrow to maintain price stability in the market ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha.
Measles, symptom-related deaths cross 400
The number of deaths from measles and symptoms in the country has surpassed 400. According to the latest data from the Directorate General of Health Services, 65 people have died of confirmed measles and 344 more have died of suspected measles since March 15. The total death toll has reached 409.
India visas for Bangladeshi tourists may resume 'within a month'
India's tourist visas for Bangladeshi tourists may resume within a month. An influential Indian media outlet reported that New Delhi is preparing to resume tourist visa services for Bangladeshis from the end of this month by June.
Attack on shrine khadem in Kushtia
A case of attack on Kamal Hossain, khadem of the shrine of Hazrat Shah Rouf (RA) in Daulatpur upazila of Kushtia, was reported. At that time, his sister Rita Khatun was also injured in the attack when she stepped forward to protect him.
Plans to provide overtime allowance to police members
The government is planning to introduce overtime allowance for police members who work extra working hours. Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said that police members from the rank of inspector to constable may be brought under this facility under a special policy.
Court orders preservation of madrasa teacher’s DNA in pregnancy case of 11-year-old girl
The court has ordered the three-day remand of madrasa teacher Aman Ullah Sagar, accused in a case filed in Madan Upazila of Netrokona for raping an 11-year-old girl. At the same time, it has been ordered to collect and preserve his DNA sample for the sake of investigation.
2 arrested for harassing foreign tourists in Natore
Police have arrested two so-called 'content creators' accused of harassing two foreign tourists in Natore's Lalpur upazila. They were sent to Natore District Jail through a court on Sunday (May 10). The incident has generated widespread criticism on social media.