Current Affairs
Major changes to NID form: Higher professional degrees to be added
The Election Commission is set to introduce major changes to the National Identity Card registration process. Currently, the NID form only has limited categories for educational qualifications and professions. To meet the demands of the time and make citizen services more accurate, the commission plans to directly include various levels of madrasa education and professional degrees.
Two Bangladeshis killed in Israeli drone strike in Lebanon
Two Bangladeshi nationals were among three people killed in an Israeli drone strike on a house in the Nabatieh district of southern Lebanon, according to a report by L'Orient Today on Monday, May 11. The third victim was a Syrian national.
Three-phase garment holidays to reduce Eid travel congestion
The government has taken extensive preparations to ensure safe and smooth journeys for people heading home for the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha. Under a special plan to reduce pressure on roads, railways and waterways, garment workers will have staggered holidays in three phases.
Govt to provide incentives to struggling factories: PM assures RMG leaders
The government has decided to provide incentives to factories that are struggling but still operational through a special fund to overcome the ongoing crisis in the readymade garment sector, the country's main source of export earnings.
Actor Ataur Rahman on life support
The physical condition of legendary theatre and television actor Ataur Rahman has become extremely critical. He is currently on life support at a private hospital in the capital. His condition has deteriorated repeatedly, raising concern among his family and well-wishers.
Bangladesh not intimidated by border fences: Foreign Affairs Adviser
People of Bangladesh are not afraid of barbed wire, nor is the government, Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir has said. He stated that whenever Bangladesh needs to speak, it will speak.
Train movement on Dhaka-Mymensingh route resumes
Train movement on the Dhaka-Mymensingh railway line resumed around 7:00 pm on Monday, May 11, after a two-and-a-half-hour suspension following an engine fire on the moving Mohanganj Express.
Communal violence will not be tolerated, will resign if necessary: Religious Affairs Minister
Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Houssain (Kaikobad) has issued a stern warning that persecution against minorities or followers of other religions will not be tolerated in the country. He has stated that he would resign as minister if necessary rather than accept injustice against minorities.
Bangladesh Bank introduces 'e-loan' facility for online borrowing
Bangladesh Bank has issued directives for banks to launch a fully online-based 'e-loan' service to make digital banking easier, faster and more efficient. Through this system, customers will be able to apply for loans from home using mobile apps or bank websites. The entire process of loan verification, approval and disbursement will also be completed online.
Iran imposes new transit rules on Strait of Hormuz
Iran has imposed new restrictions on ship movement through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tit-for-tat blockades between the United States and Iran in the Middle East conflict. Ships must now obtain prior permission and pay a specific toll or fee to transit the waterway.