Current Affairs
Portable signal lights introduced to improve traffic management in Dhaka
In a move aimed at enhancing traffic control and reducing congestion, police have begun using portable signal lights in traffic management across key areas.
Top counterterrorism official resigns, criticises Trump’s Iran war
Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned on Tuesday, citing his inability to “in good conscience” support the Trump administration’s war in Iran.
Two ordinances to be enacted into law
The Cabinet on Tuesday approved proposals to convert two ordinances related to the supplementary budget for FY 2024-25 and the main budget for FY 2025-26 into law.
PM orders action drive in violence against women cases
The government is prioritising legal cases related to violence against women across the country. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has ordered a special drive to take action against those involved in such crimes.
PM to launch ‘Farmer Card’ on Pahela Baishakh
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate the much-anticipated ‘Farmer Card’ programme on the occasion of Pahela Baishakh from Tangail Sadar upazila on Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year (April 14).
PM orders ministries to provide aid to hailstorm, flash floods victims
Prime Minister Tareque Rahman has instructed the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief to provide immediate assistance to people affected by recent hailstorms and flash floods across the country during the ongoing public holidays.
Popular actor Shams Suman passes away
Popular actor and station chief of private radio station 'Radio Bhumi' Shams Suman has passed away. He was 58.
Govt orders abolishing lottery system for secondary school admissions
The government has issued an order abolishing the lottery system for student admissions from grades one to nine in government and private secondary schools across the country, effective from the 2027 academic year.
BNP promised to accept referendum verdict in consensus commission: Badiul Alam Majumdar
CEO of SHUJAN (Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik), Dr. Badiul Alam Majumdar, said that BNP representatives in the consensus commission formed during the interim government had said to accept the referendum verdict. He made this information at a press conference organized at Dr. Kamal Hossain's chamber in Motijheel, the capital, on Tuesday (March 17).
Metro rail to stay closed on Eid day
Metro rail services will remain closed on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr and resume the following day as per the regular schedule.