Current Affairs
Mother gives her life to save daughter in Venezuela quake horror
A mother has sacrificed her life to protect her young daughter during the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
Digital platforms serves as primary source of info in online journalism era: Bridge Minister
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam has said Bangladesh has entered the era of online and digital journalism, describing digital platforms as the primary source of news and information for the public, particularly the younger generation.
Govt plans 50% metro rail fare discount for people with special needs: State Minister
The government is planning to introduce a 50 percent fare concession on metro rail services for persons with disabilities as part of broader efforts to improve accessibility and ensure equal opportunities for people with special needs, State Minister for Health Dr. M A Muhit has said.
Three-month-old infant dies after airway blockage in Chuadanga
A three-month-old baby girl died after milk was suspected to have blocked her airway while she was asleep in home at Jibannagar upazila of Chuadanga.
Bangladeshi couple, child killed in knife attack in Italy
Three members of a Bangladeshi family, including a five-year-old girl, were stabbed to death inside their apartment in Italy's capital, Rome.
Fresh earthquake rattles wrecked Venezuela
A fresh earthquake struck northern Venezuela on Friday (June 26), compounding the devastation wrought by two powerful tremors earlier this week.
DMP arrests 70 in special crime crackdown across Dhaka
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) and the Detective Branch (DB) have arrested 70 people during a citywide special operation aimed at maintaining law and order and curbing criminal activities in the capital.
Russia, Ukraine exchange 320 prisoners of war with UAE help
Russia and Ukraine completed another significant prisoner of war swap on Friday (June 26), with each side returning 160 soldiers to bring the total exchanged to 320, mediated by the United Arab Emirates.
Over 68,000 Bangladeshi hajj pilgrims return home, death toll reaches 55
More than 68,000 Bangladeshi pilgrims have returned home after performing this year's Hajj in Saudi Arabia, while the death toll among Bangladeshi pilgrims has risen to 55, according to the latest official Hajj bulletin.
EC plans mandatory NID renewal every 15 years
Election Commission (EC) is planning to make the renewal of National Identity Cards (NIDs) mandatory every 15 years in a move aimed at keeping citizens' identification records accurate and up to date.