Current Affairs
Energy crisis challenges clear, time needed to overcome: Commerce Minister
Commerce and Industry Minister Khondkar Abdul Muktadir has said the challenges of the energy crisis are clear, and time must be given to overcome the situation by developing infrastructure.
Strong earthquake in eastern Indonesia kills 38
The death toll from a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck eastern Indonesia has risen to 38. The quake, which hit early Saturday morning, caused buildings and houses to collapse, triggering panic among residents, authorities said, citing local media.
Bangabandhu’s role in 1971 was undeniable, unparalleled: Asif Nazrul
Former interim government Law Adviser Asif Nazrul has said Bangladesh might not have achieved independence in 1971 had Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman not been born, describing his role in the country’s struggle for self-rule and independence as “undeniable and unparalleled.”
Govt moves to ease teachers’ financial burden on Khaleda Zia’s birthday: Education Minister
Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Haque Milan has said the government has taken steps to ease the financial hardship of teachers on the birthday of former BNP Chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia.
Long queues at CNG stations amid gas crisis, drivers wait for hours
Drivers are having to wait for long hours to refuel at CNG stations in the capital due to the ongoing gas crisis. Long queues of vehicles were seen at various stations on Saturday. Drivers are facing severe hardship as they stand in line for hours without getting the required amount of gas.
Bangladesh escapes big internet crisis as SMW-5 restored after 2.5 hours
The crucial submarine cable Sea-Me-We-5 (SMW-5), which handles a significant portion of Bangladesh's international internet connectivity, was restored after being down for approximately two and a half hours. The cable experienced disruptions in both eastbound and westbound connections around 11:30am on Saturday. Normal service was restored around 2pm, averting a potential major internet crisis.
Four senior leaders made BNP standing committee members
Four senior leaders have been nominated as members of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party's (BNP) national standing committee with the aim of enhancing the party's organisational dynamism.
13 injured in Kaptai Sweden polytechnic clash, probe committee formed
A clash between two groups of students at Bangladesh Sweden Polytechnic Institute in Kaptai, Rangamati, has left 13 students injured. The altercation, which took place on Friday night, was sparked by a regional forum and a status posted on mobile phones. Four of the injured are currently undergoing treatment at Chattogram Medical College Hospital.
India committed to deepening friendship with Bangladesh: Dinesh Trivedi
India is sincerely interested in further strengthening and deepening its bilateral friendship and partnership with Bangladesh, said Indian High Commissioner to Dhaka Dinesh Trivedi.
China transhipped using India, 40 countries to avoid tariffs: White House
China has built a vast transshipment network using more than 40 countries and trade zones, including India, to evade US tariffs, the White House has claimed. The allegation was made in a report titled 'The Great Transshipment Scam' published by the US administration's Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy.