Current Affairs
Owners-workers feud leaves Rajshahi inter-district buses off roads
Inter-district bus services from Rajshahi have been suspended following an internal dispute between transport owners and workers in Rajshahi and Natore.
Nationwide special measles vaccination campaign to begin by month-end: Health Minister
A nationwide special measles vaccination campaign will begin by the end of September, Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain said.
Demra rickshaw driver beaten to death with brick, suspect held
A rickshaw driver was allegedly beaten to death with bricks in Dhaka’s Demra early Friday (September 4), after which local residents caught and beat the suspected attacker.
Messi makes first public appearance since international retirement
Lionel Messi has made his first public appearance since announcing his retirement from international football, spending time with his family in Florida before watching his children play for an Inter Miami youth team.
No major price shock expected from new pay scale: Commerce Minister
Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said the implementation of a new pay scale for government employees is unlikely to create significant pressure on the market or trigger a sudden rise in commodity prices.
Egg, fish and chicken prices rise in Dhaka markets
Prices of eggs, fish and chicken have remained high in Dhaka markets, while flour and sugar have also become more expensive. Vegetable prices, however, have eased somewhat as supplies increased.
Ex-UK teacher on trial over sexual relationship with teenager student
A former teacher in Southampton, England, has gone on trial accused of having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student while working at Bitterne Park School.
Lenovo launches AI-powered all-in-one PCs in Bangladesh
Lenovo has launched its IdeaCentre AI All-in-One PC series in Bangladesh, marking the brand’s first introduction of AI-enabled all-in-one desktops in the local market.
WhatsApp turns into a one-stop bill payment platform in India
WhatsApp has begun rolling out a new bill-payment service in India, allowing users to pay electricity, gas and water bills, as well as credit card bills, insurance premiums and loan instalments, directly through the messaging platform.
US strikes kill 19 in Iran, including three pilots
At least 19 people, including three Iranian military pilots, were killed in recent US strikes across Iran, according to Iranian state media and other reports.