Current Affairs
Crude oil prices exceeds $100 as Middle East war rages
Global oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel, reaching their highest levels in nearly four years amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
PM to launch monthly allowance scheme for religious leaders on March 14
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate a government programme providing monthly allowances to imams, muezzins and leaders of various religious institutions across Bangladesh on March 14.
Prof Sakhawat Ali Khan passes away
Renowned journalist and academician Prof Sakhawat Ali Khan passed away on Sunday night at a private hospital in the capital. He was 85.
Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran’s new Supreme Leader
Mojtaba Khamenei has been named Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei as the country's new Supreme Leader, following the death of his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a recent attack, according to state media.
One Bangladeshi killed, 12 injured in Iranian missile attack in Saudi Arabia
One Bangladeshi national and another person have been killed in an Iranian missile strike in Saudi Arabia amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Twelve more Bangladeshis were injured in the incident.
BPC writes to home ministry seeking police deployment at filling stations
Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) has sent a letter to the Ministry of Home Affairs requesting enhanced police patrols to prevent growing unrest and untoward incidents at filling stations across the country.
Remittances may be impacted by Middle East war: Expat Welfare Minister
The ongoing war in the Middle East may impact Bangladesh's remittance inflows, Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury has expressed concern. He said while some impact is natural given the unstable situation, the government has taken various initiatives for expatriates.
India beats New Zealand to win second consecutive T20 World Cup title
India has created history once again in the T20 World Cup. By defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, they have won the T20 World Cup for the second consecutive time. With this victory, India has achieved the feat of becoming the first team in the history of the men's T20 World Cup to successfully defend their title.
Israeli airstrike on Lebanon's Nabatieh city kills five including mayor
At least five people, including the city mayor, have been killed in a major Israeli airstrike on the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh. Missiles were fired at the city's municipality building and other government offices in the attack. Lebanon's Health Ministry said it is checking whether anyone is trapped alive under the rubble, reports Reuters.
Government to provide free education for women up to degree level
The government plans to provide free education for women up to the degree level, state minister for local government Mir Shahe Alam said.