Current Affairs
Russian Ambassador to US Alexander Darchiev dies suddenly
Russia’s ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev, has died suddenly at the age of 66.
5 Bangladeshis arrested in Saudi Arabia over alleged drug smuggling
Five Bangladeshi nationals have been arrested in Saudi Arabia’s Hail region on suspicion of drug smuggling, with authorities seizing methamphetamine, locally known as ‘shabu’, from them.
Asif Nazrul’s mobile phone snatched from moving car in Dhaka
A snatcher grabbed the mobile phone of former interim government Law Adviser Professor Asif Nazrul through the open window of his moving car in Dhaka on Wednesday evening.
'Petrol bomb hurled' at NCP MP Nusrat Tabassum’s house in Kushtia
A petrol bomb was allegedly hurled at the home of Nusrat Tabassum, joint convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP) and a lawmaker representing a reserved seat for women, in Daulatpur, Kushtia.
CRP founder Valerie Taylor honoured with CBE
Dr Valerie Taylor, founder of the Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP), has been awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in recognition of her outstanding contribution to serving disadvantaged people in Bangladesh.
Ministry clarifies state minister’s remarks following TIB criticism
The Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives has clarified a remark recently made by State Minister Mir Shahe Alam.
Bangladesh storm into SAFF semi-finals with 4-0 rout of Sri Lanka
Bangladesh produced a commanding performance under new captain Hamza Choudhury, sweeping aside Sri Lanka 4-0 to finish top of their group and book a place in the semi-finals of the SAFF Championship.
PM discusses stronger bilateral ties with Uzbek President
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today held a bilateral meeting with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the sidelines of the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties (COP-31) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
316 killed in armed group attacks in CHT in five years: Home minister
At least 316 people, including 308 civilians and eight members of security forces, were killed in attacks by armed groups in the Chittagong Hill Tracts over the past five years, home minister Salahuddin Ahmed told Jatiya Sangsad on Wednesday.
Biman extends Dhaka-Riyadh flight suspension until November 30
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has extended the suspension of its regular flights on the Dhaka-Riyadh-Dhaka route until November 30 amid security concerns following recent airstrikes in Saudi Arabia.