Current Affairs
BSF returns two Bangladeshi schoolboys after 8-hour detention
Indian border guards have returned two Bangladeshi schoolboys after detaining them for eight hours along the Patishiri border in Panchagarh's Sadar upazila. The boys were handed over to the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) during a flag meeting at the Meerdhgarh border on Wednesday evening, April 22.
Body of temple priest found hanging 3 days after disappearance
The body of a Hindu temple priest (shebait), who had been missing for three days, was recovered from a hilly area in Cox's Bazar's Sadar upazila on Wednesday, April 22.
Nepal home minister resigns amid financial controversy
Nepal's Home Minister Sudan Gurung has resigned following controversy over his financial dealings.
Appointments of two ambassadors cancelled
The remaining tenures of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Moynul Islam and former secretary Dr M Mahfuzul Haque, who were appointed as ambassadors during the interim government's tenure, have been cancelled.
Second round of talks possible within 72 hours: Trump
US President Donald Trump has said a second round of peace talks with Iran could be possible within Friday.
'Gupto' remark in Chattogram ignites fiery debate in Parliament
The recent clash between Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) and Islami Chhatra Shibir at Chattogram Government City College over the use of the word 'gupto' (secret) has sparked a heated debate in the National Parliament, leading to a tense exchange between treasury and opposition members.
'Gupto' wall writing sparks tension at DU's Bijoy 71 Hall
Tension has spread between activists of Chhatra Dal and Islami Chhatra Shibir at Dhaka University's Bijoy Ekattor Hall following a 'protest wall writing' programme by Chhatra Dal. The situation developed around 8:30 pm on Wednesday, April 22.
Parliament galleries renamed after seven Bir Sreshtho
The galleries of the National Parliament have been renamed after the seven Bir Sreshtho, the highest recipients of gallantry awards for their supreme sacrifice in Bangladesh's Liberation War. The initiative has been taken to honour and express profound respect and gratitude to the nation's greatest sons and to preserve their memories for posterity.
Sri Lanka Cricket Board dissolved amid corruption claims
Sri Lanka's cricket board has been asked by the government to step aside amid allegations of corruption and mismanagement, according to an official of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) who spoke to AFP. The government is already working on restructuring the board, and as part of that process, the current board is being dissolved.
Tonu murder case: First arrest after 10 years, accused remanded
For the first time in 10 years, an accused has been arrested in the Sohagi Jahan Tonu murder case.