Current Affairs
Elderly man beaten to death in Barishal arbitration meeting
An elderly man was beaten to death in the presence of police during an arbitration meeting in Charhogla municipality under Mehendiganj upazila, Barishal. Three others were injured in the incident on Sunday afternoon and are receiving treatment at hospital.
Workers begin returning to Dhaka as Eid holidays end
After the long Eid-ul-Fitr break, working people have started returning to the bustling capital. From early Monday morning, March 23, crowds of Dhaka-bound people were seen at the city's main entry points. However, travellers found the return journey relatively comfortable compared to the usual rush and traffic congestion.
'Severe fuel crisis grips country, petrol pumps may shut anytime'
Amid an acute fuel oil crisis and lack of adequate security at petrol pumps, the Bangladesh Petrol Pump Owners Association has expressed grave concern that fuel sales could halt at any moment. The organisation shared this warning in a press release sent to the media on Sunday night, March 22.
Government to offer grants for research on Liberation War, July Uprising
The Ministry of Liberation War Affairs has taken an initiative to encourage the collection, preservation and research of the lesser-known history and local-level accounts of the Liberation War, offering grants. Both individuals and institutions will be eligible to participate.
Iran sets six conditions to end war with US, Israel
Iran has laid out six key conditions to end the ongoing war with the United States and Israel. A senior Iranian political and security official said no agreement or deal is possible without these conditions being met.
Minister clarifies confusion over Zaima Rahman's reported Chelsea football stint
Youth and Sports State Minister Aminul Haque has clarified his position regarding misinformation circulating on social media about Zaima Rahman playing for Chelsea's youth team.
Hadi might have been killed as per plot by Jamaat-BNP: Faisal Karim
Denying his involvement with the killing of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi, the main accused Faisal Karim Masud has claimed that this murder may be a ploy by Jamaat-BNP.
India to play postponed series in Bangladesh
The Indian cricket team is coming to Bangladesh to play the previously postponed series. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is planning to host a series against India at home in September this year, cricket-based website Cricbuzz reported.
Netanyahu urges global leaders to join US-Israel war on Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on world leaders to join the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran.
BNP announces two-day programme marking Independence Day
BNP has announced a two-day programme to observe the Great Independence and National Day on March 26.