Current Affairs
Students block roads demanding education minister's resignation
Students have blocked roads in several areas of the capital, demanding the resignation of the Education Minister over the decision to hold HSC and equivalent examinations on Monday despite continuous rain, waterlogging and floods in various parts of the country.
Bangladesh adviser urges stronger global support for LDCs to achieve SDGs
Prime Minister's Adviser on Finance and Planning Dr Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir has called for stronger international solidarity, increased concessional financing and reforms to the global financial architecture to help Least Developed Countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and ensure smooth graduation from the LDC category.
Gold price drops again, Tk 2,158 per bhori
The price of gold has been slashed again in the country, with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) reducing the rate by Tk 2,158 per bhori (11.664 grams). With this new adjustment, the price of 22-carat gold has been fixed at Tk 2,19,808 per bhori.
Students advised to reach centres early as HSC exams continue as per routine: Inter-Education Board
Despite continuous rainfall, floods and waterlogging in various parts of the country, HSC and equivalent examinations will be held according to the previously announced schedule in all areas except five districts including Chattogram. The Bangladesh Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee has advised examinees to reach their examination centres with ample time and caution due to the adverse weather conditions.
PM joins youth and startup event at Dhaka University
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has joined a special event titled 'Youth, Startups and Potential of Bangladesh' at Dhaka University. This is his second visit to Dhaka University as Prime Minister since forming the government.
US-Bangla Chennai flight delayed by 7 hours, passengers suffer
Passengers of a US-Bangla Airlines flight to Chennai have alleged that the flight departed nearly seven and a half hours behind schedule on Sunday, causing severe inconvenience, particularly for those travelling for medical treatment. They also claimed they had to travel without a functioning air-conditioning system.
Rajshahi bus services remain suspended as workers ignore administration request
Bus services between Rajshahi and the rest of the country remained suspended on Tuesday morning, July 14, as members of the District Motor Workers' Union began a work stoppage from 6:00 am.
3 upazila parishad employees suspended over Tk 51 lakh embezzlement
Three employees of Fulganzi Upazila Parishad in Feni have been temporarily suspended over the embezzlement of around Tk 51 lakh by forging 26 government cheques from the upazila's revenue fund.
Floods, landslides in Cox's Bazar leave 32 dead, damage 1,613 homes
After nine days of heavy rainfall, floodwaters in Cox's Bazar began receding on Monday, July 13, as no significant rain was recorded from Sunday night through Monday morning. The district administration has published a preliminary damage assessment, with officials stating that the actual scale of damage will become clearer after on-the-ground verification once waters fully recede.
Sun appears in Dhaka after days of rain, temperatures may rise
After several days of continuous rainfall, the sun appeared in the capital on Tuesday morning, July 14, which may cause temperatures to rise slightly during the day, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.