Current Affairs
Keeping fuel prices stable amid global hike a major success: Home Minister
Keeping domestic fuel prices unchanged despite a rise in global oil prices is a major success for the government, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said. He also informed that the government is keeping fuel prices stable through subsidies to ensure agricultural production during the Boro season.
Three more children die from measles at RMCH
Four children suffering from measles were recommended for admission to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital last Thursday, but three of them have died. The surviving child, Jannatul Mawa, was admitted to the ICU on Saturday afternoon. Meanwhile, three more children have been recommended for ICU admission.
Woman found with throat slit in Gaibandha rented house
Police have recovered the body of a woman with her throat slit from a rented house in Palashbari, Gaibandha. A severed male genital organ was also recovered from the scene.
Fuel supply to operate from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) has changed the schedule for unloading fuel from depots to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply to filling stations and pumps across the country.
Gold price rises again within 6 hours, Tk 4,433 increase per bhori
Gold prices in the country have been increased once again within just six hours. The new price for 22-carat gold has been set at Tk 241,445 per bhori, an increase of Tk 4,433.
Shwapno customer database hacked, 40 lakh accounts at risk
The country's largest supermarket chain, Shwapno, has reported that its customer database was breached by hackers who are demanding a ransom of $1.5 million (over Tk 18.3 crore). The disclosure came after customer names, phone numbers and purchase histories began circulating on social media.
PM orders tough action against artificial fuel crisis, smuggling
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the Home Minister to take strict measures to prevent artificial crises and smuggling of fuel oil, despite adequate stocks in the country. It was also informed that the government is providing a subsidy of approximately Tk 200 crore per month to keep fuel prices stable.
3 farmers killed, 7 injured in lightning strikes in Jhenaidah
Three people have been killed and at least seven injured in separate lightning strikes in Jhenaidah and Naogaon.
Health Minister demands strict action against RMCH authorities
Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Mohammad Sakhawat Hossain has expressed strong anger over the deaths of children due to a shortage of ICU ventilators at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital. He said strict action should be taken against those responsible for such negligence.
Bangladesh reaffirms commitment to global peace at UN Independence Day event
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has said that since joining the United Nations, Bangladesh has adopted multilateralism as the cornerstone of its foreign policy. He reaffirmed the country's commitment to global peace, security and cooperation.