Current Affairs
New secretaries appointed to 3 ministries, division
The government has appointed new secretaries to two ministries and one division.
BNP holds high-level talks in China
The BNP delegation, currently visiting China at the invitation of the Communist Party of China (CPC), today held meetings with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng and CPC International Department Head Liu Haixing.
No hike in bus fare until government's final decision: BSPMS
Bangladesh Sarak Paribahan Malik Samity (BSPMS) has instructed transport owners not to charge additional fares until the government takes the final decision.
Bangladesh, Ethiopia vow to boost bilateral cooperation
Bangladesh and Ethiopia has stressed the need to strengthen bilateral ties, focusing on trade, investment and sectoral cooperation, as Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman met Ethiopian President Taye Atskeselassie Made.
Tribunal bribery case: Preliminary evidence found against prosecutor Saimum
The investigation committee has found preliminary truth to the allegations of demanding bribes against recently resigned prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal, Saimum Reza Talukder. Chief Prosecutor Aminul Islam said on Tuesday, April 21, that the audio of Saimum's conversation regarding securing bail has been confirmed as authentic, and Saimum himself has admitted to the matter. However, evidence of actual bribe transactions has not yet been found. The committee's work is ongoing.
Telecom sector should be declared emergency service amid fuel crisis: Towerco Association
The Bangladesh Towerco Association (BTA), an organisation of telecom tower companies, has demanded that the telecom sector be declared an emergency service and allocated special fuel supplies in the context of the ongoing fuel crisis.
Heatwave over 14 regions, rain with thunder likely in four divisions
Heatwaves are sweeping over 14 regions of the country, the Met Office said on Tuesday, April 21. Mild to moderate heatwaves are blowing over Tangail, Faridpur, Lakshmipur, Khulna, Jashore and Kushtia districts, along with Rajshahi division, and may continue.
MP goes live at exam centre despite minister's prohibition
Despite the Education Minister's clear prohibition, Member of Parliament for Cumilla-2 constituency, Principal Selim Bhuiyan, entered an SSC exam centre on the first day of the exams and went live on Facebook from the exam hall. The incident has sparked debate over the application of the Public Examination Act.
Tollywood actress Puja Banerjee announces second pregnancy
Just days after Bollywood star Deepika Padukone announced she is expecting her second child, Tollywood actress Puja Banerjee has also shared the happy news. Puja Banerjee announced her pregnancy through an emotional video post on social media. Her husband, Kunal Verma, was also seen in the video. The couple expressed their immense joy about this new chapter in their lives.
Eddie Murphy honoured with lifetime achievement award
Hollywood legendary comedian Eddie Murphy has been honoured with a lifetime achievement award by the American Film Institute (AFI). He received this prestigious award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to cinema over nearly five decades.