Current Affairs
US to halt Iran energy strikes for 10 more days: Trump
US President Donald Trump has announced a further 10-day pause in strikes on Iran’s energy facilities amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
Pentagon weighs troop buildup in Middle East amid Trump’s peace signals
The United States is considering a major increase in military presence in the Middle East even as President Donald Trump signals willingness to pursue talks with Iran to ease tensions.
Iran allows Bangladesh-bound oil tankers to transit Strait of Hormuz
Iran has allowed oil tankers bound for Bangladesh, along with several other countries considered “friendly” or “non-hostile,” to pass through the Strait of Hormuz despite ongoing regional tensions that have disrupted global shipping.
Over 200 passengers narrowly escape accident in Kaptai Lake
A passenger launch in Kaptai Lake in Rangamati suffered an accident after its bottom was punctured, but more than 200 passengers narrowly escaped.
Covering Bangabandhu's name on Jashore Victory Monument sparks anger
Freedom fighters and cultural figures expressed anger after seeing the dirty and discolored Victory Column while paying homage to the martyrs on Independence Day in Jessore. At the same time, they strongly criticized the incident of covering the name of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on the Victory Column with a cloth.
4 killed in Cumilla road crash
Four people were killed in a head-on collision between a bus and a private car in Burichang Upazila area of Comilla. Three others were seriously injured in the incident.
Oil prices rise another 5% in global markets
Stock and bond markets fell on Thursday as oil surged more than 5%, with Iran's denial of any talks with the U.S. deepening doubts over the prospect of a quick ceasefire in the near one-month-long Middle East war.
Student shot dead in Bagerhat
A student named Amir Hamza, 23, was shot dead after entering a house in Chitalmari upazila area of Bagerhat. The incident took place in Shibpur village of the upazila on Thursday afternoon (March 26).
6-member committee formed to investigate bus sinking
The Ministry of Shipping has formed a six-member investigation committee into the incident where a passenger bus fell into the Padma River from a pontoon in the Daulatdia Ghat area of Rajbari. The committee has been asked to investigate the cause of the incident and submit a report within the next three working days.
National flag not hoisted at several madrasas in Sonagazi on Independence Day
In Feni's Sonagazi Upazila, there have been allegations that several madrasas did not hoist the national flag on Independence Day, defying government instructions. At the same time, it is known that no formal programs were held anywhere.