Current Affairs
Tourist killed in road crash on Teknaf Marine Drive
A tourist was killed after a speeding dump truck hit his motorcycle on the Teknaf section of the Marine Drive road in Cox’s Bazar.
Govt to introduce trial load shedding in Dhaka
The government has decided to introduce trial load shedding in Dhaka due to a shortfall in electricity generation, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit said on Thursday (April 23).
Technical fault shuts down Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant's sole operating unit
The only operational unit of the Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant in Parbatipur of Dinajpur, has been shut down due to a technical fault, halting electricity supply to the national grid from the facility.
Woman found dead in Dhaka hotel bathroom
Police have recovered the body of a young woman from the bathroom of a residential hotel in the capital’s Green Road area.
Legal notice issued to halt police uniform change plan
A legal notice has been issued seeking suspension of the government’s initiative to change the uniform of the Bangladesh Police, along with all related administrative processes.
Fiz, Shanto power Bangladesh to series sweep over New Zealand after a decade
Bangladesh defeated New Zealand by 55 runs in the series-deciding third ODI to seal their first bilateral series win over the Kiwis in 12 years. A brilliant century from Najmul Hossain Shanto and a five-wicket haul from Mustafizur Rahman powered the historic victory.
Army Chief returns home after Malaysia visit
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman returned to the country on Wednesday following an official visit to Malaysia, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Thursday (April 23).
Amir Hamza served legal notice over defamatory remarks against Fazlur Rahman
A legal notice has been served on Kushtia-3 lawmaker and Jamaat leader Amir Hamza over allegations of making defamatory and derogatory remarks against Kishoreganj-4 MP and freedom fighter Fazlur Rahman.
Govt expresses regret in parliament over nationwide load shedding
The government on Thursday (April 23) expressed regret in Parliament over the suffering caused to people due to ongoing nationwide load shedding amid intense heat, while announcing measures to ease the power crisis.
US claims seizure of Iranian-oil vessel in Indian Ocean
The United States says it has seized a vessel allegedly involved in Iranian oil transportation during a maritime operation in the Indian Ocean, according to the US Department of Defense.