Current Affairs
Bangladesh lead swells to 443
Liton Das rode his luck to an unbeaten 81 as Bangladesh extended their lead over Afghanistan to a commanding 443 runs at lunch on the fourth day of the one-off Test in Abu Dhabi.
US-Bangla suspends Riyadh flights until October 21
US-Bangla Airlines has suspended all its Dhaka-Riyadh-Dhaka flights until October 21 following the closure of Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport amid repeated Houthi attacks.
IMF loan talks underway: Finance Minister
Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury today said that Bangladesh was holding discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over its loan programme and reform conditions, expressing optimism that all challenges could be resolved through mutual understanding.
PM seeks Canadian cooperation in energy, health, agriculture
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today sought Canadian cooperation in education, health, energy and agriculture, alongside food security, technical education and climate financing, to strengthen bilateral ties and expand development cooperation.
Bangladesh seeks stronger energy ties with Saudi Arabia, Qatar
Bangladesh sought stronger energy cooperation with Saudi Arabia and Qatar while exploring foreign investment opportunities in its renewable energy sector during a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the 17th International Energy Forum held in Riyadh.
CUET VC enters administrative building by breaking padlock
The newly appointed vice chancellor of Chattogram University of Engineering and Technology (CUET), Professor Sheikh Shariful Alam, broke the lock on the administrative building and entered his office on Monday, after 21 days of student protests.
German tourist Krill Lander's stolen laptop recovered
Police have recovered an 18-year-old German tourist’s stolen laptop in Natore through device tracking, the district’s superintendent of police said.
PM for spending every penny of public funds in national interest
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today urged the government officials to ensure that every penny allocated for development projects is spent properly in the interest of the country and the welfare of the people.
Saudi Arabia confirms Houthi attack on Dammam airport
Airport in the eastern city of Dammam. In a statement issued on Monday (12 October), it said the attack took place on Sunday (11 October) evening.
Sajek tourist spot closed until further notice
The Rangamati district administration has temporarily closed the Sajek tourist destination in Baghaichhari upazila from 6:00 pm on October 11, citing unavoidable circumstances.