Current Affairs
India announces 'Smart Border' project for Bangladesh, Pakistan frontiers
India has announced a 'Smart Border' project along its borders with Bangladesh and Pakistan to prevent infiltration using advanced technology.
Bangladesh's honorary consulate inaugurated in Cape Town
Bangladesh's honorary consulate office has been inaugurated in Cape Town, South Africa.
Charge sheet in Ramisa rape, murder case likely tomorrow
Police are likely to submit the charge sheet on Sunday in the case filed over the rape and murder of eight-year-old Ramisa in the capital's Pallabi area. The DNA test in the case has already been completed.
Rohingya crisis now threat to national security: Home Minister
The Rohingya crisis has become a complex and sensitive issue that poses a threat to national security, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said.
Five-year-old girl allegedly raped in Tangail, case filed
A five-year-old girl has allegedly been raped in Delduar upazila, Tangail. An alleged perpetrator, Mintu Mia, has been accused in the case.
22 NCP leaders sued over Jhenaidah clash
A case has been filed against 22 leaders of the National Citizen Party, including a central joint member secretary, in Jhenaidah following clashes between NCP and Chhatra Dal activists.
Six set to become BCB directors unopposed
Four councillors have already been elected as directors of the Bangladesh Cricket Board ahead of the election scheduled for June 7. After scrutiny of nomination papers, directors from Category-1 (regional and district bodies) for Dhaka, Rajshahi, Sylhet and Rangpur divisions have been finalised. Directors have also been determined from Category-3 (special organisations and former cricketers).
France imposes entry ban on Israeli security minister
France has imposed a ban on Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir from entering French territory over allegations of "reprehensible conduct" towards detained activists of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.
Violence against children must stop: UNICEF
UNICEF has expressed deep concern over recent incidents of violence against children in Bangladesh.
Three employees suspended on state minister's order over bribery, fraud
Three employees have been suspended for taking bribes in the name of disbursing financial aid to the family of a deceased expatriate worker and taking money by promising loans. Two of them are employees of the Wage Earners' Welfare Board and one is an employee of the Expatriates' Welfare Bank.