Current Affairs
Trump threatens to open Strait of Hormuz within 48 hrs
US President Donald Trump has warned that if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened within the next 48 hours, strikes will be launched on Iranian power plants.
12 killed in Cumilla bus-train collision, rail link with Chattogram suspended
At least 12 people, including three children, were killed in a horrific collision between a bus and a train in Sadar South, Cumilla. Seven men and two women are among the deceased. At least 10 others were injured in the incident. Following the accident, rail communication between Chattogram and the rest of the country has been temporarily suspended.
Putin tells Tehran: Russia stands by Iran
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Iranian leaders on Nowruz and said Moscow remained a loyal friend and reliable partner to Tehran, the Kremlin said on Saturday.
Archaeologist Habibullah Pathan is no more
Muhammad Habibullah Pathan, a renowned archaeologist, folklore collector and Bangla Academy Award-winning researcher from Wari-Bateshwar, has passed away.
Eid celebrated nationwide with religious solemnity
The Muslim Ummah celebrated the holy Eid-ul-Fitr with religious fervor across the country. Devotees offered Eid prayers at various Eidgahs and mosques across the country and prayed for peace, prosperity and welfare of the country, nation and Muslim Ummah on Saturday morning (March 21). Even though it was raining in some areas, devotees ignored it and offered prayers.
Pranay Verma hopes for new chapter in India-Bangladesh friendship on Eid
Indian High Commissioner to Dhaka Pranay Verma has expressed hope that this year's holy Eid-ul-Fitr will open new horizons in friendly relations between India and Bangladesh.
Fire at South Korean car factory, 11 dead
At least 11 people have died in a massive fire at a South Korean auto parts factory, with many more injured and some still missing.
Prime Minister exchanges greetings with former CA
Former chief advisor to the interim government Muhammad Yunus exchanged Eid greetings with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
BGB-BSF exchange sweets on Hili border to mark Eid
Bangladesh Border Guard (BGB) and India's Border Security Force (BSF) exchanged sweets on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr at Hili border in Dinajpur. This cordial arrangement was held again after a long closure of one and a half years.
Commodity prices remain within consumers’ affordability: Commerce Minister
Minister for Commerce, Industry, Textiles and Jute Khandaker Abdul Muktadir said that commodity prices have been stable in the market for the past one month and it has been possible to keep them within people's purchasing affordability.