Current Affairs
JU student's hanging body recovered
A student's hanging body has been recovered from the Jahangirnagar University residential hall. The body was found in room 413 of the university's Sher-e-Bangla AK Fazlul Huq Hall at around 2:30pm on Wednesday (March 18).
Concerns over madrasa student rape, urgent action demanded
The Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) has expressed deep concern and anger over the rape of a 10-year-old child in a madrasa in Kushtia. At the same time, the organization has demanded urgent action to stop violence against children.
Actor Shams Sumon to be buried in Rajshahi
Popular actor Shams Sumon will be buried in Rajshahi. His younger brother Rashed Ibn Obaid Ripon confirmed this information on Wednesday.
Youth sets house on fiar over mother’s denial of drug money
A son has been accused of setting fire to his house after not getting money from his mother for drug use in Kotalipara upazila of Gopalganj. The helpless mother's last possessions were instantly consumed in the fire.
Several hurt as Nilphamari-bound Nilsagar Express train derails in Bogura
Several people have been injured as the Nilphamari-bound Nilsagar Express, carrying homebound Eid travellers, derailed in Bogura’s Adamdighi Upazila.
Burial of Larijani, Soleimani today
The funeral and burial ceremonies of Ali Larijani, the former head of Iran's National Security Council, and Gholamreza Soleimani, the commander of the Basij Force, will be held in Tehran today (March 18).
IGP’s house burglary report rumor: Police PQ
The news of theft at Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md. Ali Hossain Fakir's Bagerhat residence is completely baseless and misleading, the Police Headquarters has said.
Two die as fire erupts at Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital in Barishal
Two patient have died during evacuation after a fire erupted in Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital in Barishal.
Prime Minister to exchange Eid greetings from Jamuna
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will exchange Eid-ul-Fitr greetings with diplomats, academics, and people from all walks of life at the state guest house Jamuna on Eid day.
Banks to remain open in key industrial zones for two days
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has directed scheduled banks to keep branches open in major industrial areas for two days to facilitate the payment of wages, bonuses, and allowances to workers in the ready-made garment sector.