Current Affairs
BNP begins interviews for reserved women's seats
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has started interviewing candidates for reserved women's seats in the 13th National Parliament election, as the party moves forward with its nomination process ahead of the upcoming polls.
2 workers die while cleaning water tank in Narayanganj
Two men have died while working inside a water reservoir in an under-construction building in Narayanganj’s Fatullah.
Rashed Pradhan declared persona non grata in Panchagarh
Jatiya Ganatantrik Party (JaGPa) spokesperson Rashed Pradhan has been declared persona non grata in Panchagarh.
Nagorik Samaj angry as no state programme on Mujibnagar Day
Bangladesh Nagorik Samaj representatives has voiced their anger and dissatisfaction regarding absence of any state programme on historic Mujibnagar Day.
Vessels passing via Hormuz need IRGC permission
Commercial vessels can pass through the Strait of Hormuz along a determined route with the permission of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Navy, Iran’s state TV reports, citing a senior military official.
Oil prices plunge globally after Iran announces reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Global oil prices have fallen sharply following Iran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz would remain open to all commercial vessels.
Nearly 900 Rohingya dead or missing at sea in one year: UN
Approximately 900 Rohingya died or went missing while crossing the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal in 2025, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has reported.
Bangladesh lose to second-string New Zealand in first ODI
Despite raising hopes of victory in the first one-day international at Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Bangladesh ultimately suffered a defeat. Due to a lack of batting consistency, the Tigers fell behind 1-0 in the three-match series.
US special envoy Charles J Harder to arrive in Dhaka on 3-day visit
US Special Envoy Charles J Harder will arrive in Dhaka on Saturday, April 18, on a three-day visit to further strengthen cooperation between the United States and Bangladesh on education and child welfare.
Strait of Hormuz to remain open during Lebanon ceasefire: Araghchi
The Strait of Hormuz will remain completely open during the ongoing ceasefire in Lebanon, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said. According to him, all commercial vessels will be able to transit through the strait without hindrance during the 10-day truce period.