Current Affairs
47-page charge sheet in Ramisa murder case reveals horrific details
Police have submitted a 47-page charge sheet in the case filed over the rape and murder of eight-year-old Ramisa Akter in Pallabi, capital.
6 districts likely to face storms with winds up to 80 kmph by evening
Thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds of up to 80 kilometres per hour are likely to hit six districts by this evening, prompting weather authorities to issue cautionary alerts for river ports across the country.
'Dodo Story’ song to release on chand raat
The song 'Jochanaya Bhasa Sharhar' from the government-subsidized film 'Dodo Story' is going to be released on the moon day of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azhar. The lyrics of the song are written by Samuel Haque, the tune and music are composed by Prince Mahmud, and the vocals are provided by band musician Tanjir Tuhin. The music is arranged by Shaker Raja.
Padma Bridge collects over Tk 48 million toll in 24 hours
More than 43,000 vehicles crossed the Padma Bridge in the last 24 hours, generating toll revenue exceeding Tk 48.01 million during the ongoing Eid-ul-Azha holiday travel surge.
Don't let fake spices ruin your qurbani feast
With Eid-ul-Adha just days away, millions of Bangladeshi households are preparing for grand feasts. But adulterated spices in the market could spoil both the taste and your health. Here is what you need to know before you shop.
2 friends killed in road accident on way to Sylhet
Two friends lost their lives in a road accident on their way to Sylhet from Dhaka. The accident occurred around 1am at the Saheb Bari bus stand area on the Dhaka-Sylhet highway on Monday night (May 25).
Banks open on limited scale today
Although banks across Bangladesh are observing a seven-day Eid-ul-Azha holiday from May 25 to 31, selected bank branches remained open on a limited scale to facilitate salary and allowance payments for garment workers and to support import-export activities on Tuesday.
23-kilometre tailback causes suffering on Dhaka-Tangail highway
A nearly 23-kilometre traffic congestion has formed on the Dhaka-Tangail-Jamuna Bridge highway after several vehicles broke down amid rainfall, causing severe suffering for Eid holiday travellers.
US launches fresh strikes on Iran on brink of peace deal
American forces launched a series of “defensive strikes” in Iran, at the same time the two countries were negotiating a peace deal on Monday.
Holy Hajj begins today
Muslims from around the world began observing the main rituals of the annual Hajj pilgrimage as millions of pilgrims gathered at the plain of Arafat amid chants of “Labbayk Allahumma Labbayk” (Here I am, O Allah, here I am)on Tuesday.