Current Affairs
Rooppur nuclear plant begins testing power generation process
Mahmudul Hasan, chairman of the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (BAERA), has confirmed that the formal primary power generation activities (power start-up) have begun at Unit-1 of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP). At the same time, the electricity generated from this plant has started being used for its own internal operations on Friday (October 30).
Playground land bought with villagers' donations, festival held in Babupur
Children of the village used to play on the vacant land after paddy harvesting. But the games stopped whenever new crop cultivation began. To resolve this long-standing problem, residents of Babupur village in Deuli Union of Delduar upazila in Tangail took the initiative themselves. Setting aside differences between rich and poor, they collected donations from everyone and purchased 60 decimals of land. With their long-cherished dream fulfilled, the villagers took possession of the land amid joy and festivities by playing musical instruments on Thursday (October 29).
Six killed by lightning while fishing in Pabna wetland
Six people were killed and three others injured after lightning struck while they were fishing in a wetland in Pabna district on Friday afternoon.
Bangladesh under pressure despite 106-run lead
Bangladesh came under pressure despite taking a 106-run lead over the West Indies as they lost six wickets for 79 runs in their second innings on the third day of the first Test at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday (October 30).
Tahsif jumped into Turag river as some people chased us: Dwip
The friend of former Bangladesh Air Force Flight Lieutenant KM Tahsif Souri, Ahmed Shahriar Reza Dwip, who is in the custody of the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) in connection with his death, has told investigators that they were talking at the spot when some people chased them. Tahsif jumped into the Turag River, while Dwip managed to flee.
Bangladesh, UK seek stronger ties thru parliamentary diplomacy
Bangladesh and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations through parliamentary diplomacy, with emphasis on expanding trade and investment and fostering closer people-to-people ties.
Biman forms probe committee over technical fault on PM's flight
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has formed a four- member committee to investigate a technical fault on its Narita-Dhaka flight carrying the Prime Minister and his entourage on October 29.
HSC, equivalent exam results to be published tomorrow
The results of this year's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations, in which more than 12.70 lakh examinees took part, will be published tomorrow.
Govt moves to fast-track trials of serious crimes to strengthen public security
The government has published the draft Speedy Trial Tribunal (Amendment) Act, 2026 for public consultation, seeking feedback on proposed measures to expedite trials of serious crimes, including extortion, robbery and dacoity, with the aim of enhancing public security.
Fire pollution killed 3,560 people in Indonesia in September
Smoke from forest and land fires is estimated to have caused about 3,560 deaths in Indonesia in September alone, according to a new analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), a Helsinki-based research group. The findings were reported on Friday (October 30) by Arab News.