Current Affairs
Earthquake alert: Gas well drilling suspended for 48hrs
Considering the risk posed by the recent earthquakes, drilling operations in the country’s oil and gas wells have been temporarily suspended for 48 hours. However, gas supply will remain normal during this period.
ASI's hanging body recovered from Chawkbazar police station barrack
The police have recovered the hanging body of an ASI from the washroom of Chawkbazar police station barrack in Chattogram.
NBR extends deadline for individual income tax returns to Dec 31
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the deadline for filing income tax returns for individual taxpayers for the 2025-26 fiscal year by one month to December 31.
Army will fully support EC for conducting fair elections: Army Chief
Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman has said that the army will fully cooperate with the Election Commission to ensure a fair election. He made the remark on Sunday (November 23) at an event organised at the Army Multipurpose Complex in Dhaka Cantonment on the occasion of Armed Forces Day.
Sir Salimullah Medical College and JnU announce closure
Higher educational institutions are being closed one after another in the wake of the earthquake panic. After Dhaka University was closed for 15 days yesterday, Sir Salimullah Medical College and Jagannath University have also announced the suspension of academic activities today (November 23).
Gas price for fertilizer factories almost doubled
The price of gas used in fertilizer factories has been increased from Tk16 to Tk29.25 per unit.
Order to remove judges’ photos spread after verdict against Sheikh Hasina
The International Crimes Tribunal has ordered the immediate removal of the photos and videos of judges that have spread on social media along with defamatory comments following the verdict against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal in a crimes-against-humanity case. It has also asked for a report on the matter by December 3.
Man killed after being hit by motorbike during Jamaat candidate's showdown in Satkhira
An elderly man has allegedly died after being struck by a motorcycle during a Jamaat-e-Islami motorbike showdown led by the party’s nominated candidate and central organisational secretary, Muhaddis Abdul Khalek, in Satkhira.
Female doctor dies of dengue in Cumilla
A gynaecologist from Cumilla's Maynamati has died in a Dhaka hospital after being infected with dengue.
ICT sets Dec 3, 7 as next hearings for 13 army officers
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 has fixed December 3 and 7 as the next hearing dates in two separate cases filed over abductions and torture in the TFI and JIC cells during the former Awami League government.