Current Affairs
Bijoya Dashami being celebrated with traditional Sindur Khela at mandaps
Bijoya Dashami, the final day of the six-day Sharadiya Durga Puja, is being celebrated across the country today with due religious fervour, traditional rituals and communal harmony.
President conveys Dashami greetings, urges youths to stand up for truth, justice
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today urged the young generation to stand up for truth, justice and humanity, extending greetings of Bijoya Dashami to members of the Hindu community.
Dhaka, Algiers discuss energy cooperation, stronger bilateral ties
Bangladesh and Algeria today discussed expanding energy cooperation, trade and investment as a Bangladesh delegation called on Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb in Algiers.
Rooftop solar systems at DC, divisional offices to generate 5.07 MW electricity
Rooftop solar power systems installed at deputy commissioner (DC) offices and divisional commissioner offices across Bangladesh have a combined capacity of generating 5.07 megawatts power, offering scopes to reduce electricity bills and dependence on the national grid once all systems become fully operational and net metering is introduced.
Bangladesh eyes wider South American market as exports reach $195m
Bangladesh’s exports to 11 South American markets reached US$195.17 million in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, as the government stepped up efforts to diversify export destinations through trade fairs and the promotion of non-traditional products.
Rajshahi divisional commissioner stand-released after breaking protocol during PM's visit
Rajshahi Divisional Commissioner Yusuf Ali left Rajshahi last evening as he was stand-released earlier that same evening and told to return to Dhaka at the earliest.
PM provides Tk 12cr incentives to 38,970 sugarcane farmers in Rajshahi region
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today provided Tk 12 crore in incentives to 38,970 sugarcane farmers in the Rajshahi region to support sugarcane cultivation.
Yemeni military says 200 Houthis ‘neutralized’ in 744 strikes over 24 hours
Yemen’s armed forces said Tuesday they had “neutralized” around 200 Houthi fighters and destroyed or damaged 90 military vehicles and pieces of equipment in 744 strikes over the past 24 hours, as government forces continued their offensive against the Iran-backed militia across multiple fronts.
US, India 'pretty close' to trade deal: Trump
Negotiations on a long-running bilateral trade agreement between India and the United States have moved toward their final stage. US President Donald Trump said both countries are keen to reach an understanding. However, he hinted that the proposed deal with India will differ in nature from the trade agreements Washington has struck earlier.
Durga Puja ends today with idol immersion
Vijaya Dashami today brings the six-day Sharadiya Durgotsab to a close. Through idol immersion, followers of the Sanatan faith will bid farewell to Goddess Durga across the country. The Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad has instructed puja organisers to complete all immersion rituals before evening, citing security concerns.