Current Affairs
Info minister seeks UNESCO support for roadmap to tackle misinformation
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon has called for a comprehensive roadmap with technical support from UNESCO to combat misinformation and disinformation.
Jubo League leader Shilpi Begum freed from jail
Jubo Mohila League leader Mosammat Shilpi Begum, who was arrested along with her one-and-a-half-month-old child in a case filed at Tejgaon Police Station under the Explosives Act, has been released from prison.
OC among five cops injured in gun attack during Padma river patrol
At least five members of the river police, including the officer-in-charge, were injured after being shot by armed assailants during a routine patrol on the Padma River.
Country's foreign exchange reserves rise to $35.13bn
The country’s foreign exchange reserves have increased further, reaching $35.13 billion, according to the central bank.
Bangladesh eyes diversified energy cooperation with Canada’s Saskatchewan state
Bangladesh has expressed strong interest in expanding energy cooperation with Canada’s Saskatchewan province, focusing on conventional energy, clean technologies, and emerging sectors such as small modular reactors (SMRs).
Primary students to receive uniforms, jute bags from July
The government will begin distributing school uniforms and jute-made bags to students of government primary schools from July.
Barishal University paralysed as teachers enforce ‘complete shutdown’
Academic activities at Barishal University have come to a complete halt after teachers enforced a “complete shutdown,” suspending all classes, examinations, and administrative academic work amid an escalating dispute over promotion policies and the university statute.
Circular issued to observe Nov 7 as 'National Revolution and Solidarity Day'
The government has decided to observe November 7 every year as National Revolution and Solidarity Day with official recognition and due state importance.
BFF forms committee to shortlist candidates for men’s head coach
The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has formed a four-member committee to review applications for the appointment of the new head coach of the senior men’s national team.
Bangladeshi dies while performing Hajj in Saudi Arabia
A Bangladeshi pilgrim has died while performing Hajj in Saudi Arabia, according to the latest Hajj bulletin issued on Wednesday (April 22).