Current Affairs
NICAR approves Bogura City Corporation, formation of five new upazilas
The National Implementation Committee for Administrative Reorganisation (NICAR) has approved proposals to establish Bogura City Corporation and create five new upazilas across the country.
Govt approves purchase of 163 vehicles for RAB at a cost of Tk 122 crore
The government has approved the procurement of 163 vehicles for the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) to enhance its operational capacity.
Delhi seeks Dhaka’s cooperation on deportation of 'illegal Bangladeshis'
India has sought Bangladesh’s cooperation in repatriating individuals identified as “illegal Bangladeshi nationals” staying in the country, according to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs.
Govt plans to expand contraceptive use, strengthen primary healthcare system
The government aims to increase the use of contraceptive products through private-sector participation and awareness initiatives, said State Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. M A Muhit.
BPL fixing scandal: BCB suspends five individuals over corruption allegations
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has provisionally suspended five individuals in connection with allegations of match-fixing and corruption during the 2025 Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), according to an official statement issued on Thursday (May 7).
Mob pressure forced police to file anti-terror case: Emi
Sheikh Tasnim Afroz Emi, who was released on bail after spending around two months in custody in an anti-terrorism case, has alleged that police filed the case against her under pressure from a mob.
Body of missing farmer recovered from haor while inspecting submerged paddy in Habiganj
The body of a farmer, who went missing two days ago after going to inspect submerged paddy fields, has been recovered from a haor in Nabiganj upazila of Habiganj.
Shops, shopping malls to remain open until 10pm from May 12
The government has allowed shops, shopping malls and retail outlets across the country to remain open until 10:00pm from May 12 in view of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha.
Prof. Mohammed Almujaddade Alfasane appointed as DU Pro-Vice Chancellor
Dhaka University (DU) has appointed Professor Dr. Mohammed Almujaddade Alfasane of the Department of Botany as its new Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration), according to an official notification issued by the Ministry of Education on Thursday (May 7).
Three teens tied to tree, tortured over alleged banana theft in Pabna
Three teenage boys were allegedly tied to a tree and beaten over accusations of stealing bananas from a plantation in Ishwardi upazila of Pabna.