Current Affairs
Toufique Imrose Khalidi laid to rest in Dhaka after emotional farewell
Toufique Imrose Khalidi, who helped lead Bangladesh's news industry into the digital age, has been laid to rest at Mirpur Martyred Intellectuals' Graveyard.
2 Killed, 4 Injured in Pickup-CNG Auto-Rickshaw Collision in Teknaf
Two people were killed and four others injured in a head-on collision between a pickup truck and a CNG-powered auto-rickshaw in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar, on Saturday morning.
Bogura records 1,162 dengue cases, one death in 10 months
Dengue cases are rising in Bogura, with 1,162 people infected and one death recorded over the past 10 months, as stagnant water and unmanaged waste across the district raise concerns about mosquito breeding and inadequate control measures.
Drishyam 3 crosses Rs 400 crore worldwide in first eight days
Ajay Devgn and Tabu-starrer Drishyam 3: The Conclusion continued its strong box office performance on Friday, October 9, earning Rs 14.50 crore nett in India on its eighth day and taking its domestic nett collection to Rs 260 crore.
Mamata Banerjee detained in Delhi during protest demanding CEC’s removal
Former West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee and Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal were detained by Delhi Police on Saturday (October 10) during protests demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Committee formed to probe question leak in recruitment test
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has formed a five-member investigation committee after cancelling the recruitment examination for Assistant Upazila Youth Development Officer posts under the Department of Youth Development following the circulation of question papers on social media.
Banking sector recovery may cost Tk 60,000cr per year: Governor
Bangladesh will need to allocate Tk 60,000 crore annually from the national budget over the next five to eight years to rebuild its banking sector following extensive financial irregularities and structural damage, Bangladesh Bank Governor Mostakur Rahman has said.
Daraz launches 10.10 shopping fest with flash deals, brand discounts
Daraz Bangladesh has launched its 10.10 Shopping Fest, offering discounts of up to 80 per cent on flash sales, up to 75 per cent on selected hot deals and savings of up to 12 per cent through prepayment vouchers.
PM assures support for waste-to-fuel project implementation
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday viewed a demonstration of an innovative project to produce fuel oil from human waste and agricultural residues and assured the researchers of all necessary government support to realize its potential.
PM's Japan visit to prioritise economic partnership, investment: Humaiun
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir on Saturday said strengthening bilateral relations, deepening economic partnerships and increasing investment would be Bangladesh's main priorities during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's upcoming visit to Japan.