Current Affairs
11 more die from measles and suspected measles in 24 hours
Eleven more children have died from measles and suspected measles symptoms across the country in the last 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said in a press release on Saturday, April 25.
Bracewell handed two-year ban after testing positive for cocaine
New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has been handed a two-year ban after testing positive for cocaine during a match in county cricket, with the sanction taking effect despite his earlier retirement from professional cricket.
Iran reopens main international airport after two-month shutdown
Iran has partially reopened its primary international gateway, Imam Khomeini International Airport, after nearly two months of closure, with limited flight operations resuming on Saturday (April 25).
2027 SSC exams to be held in December: Education Minister
The 2027 Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations will be held in December this year as part of efforts to eliminate session congestion in the country's education system, Education Minister Dr Ehsanul Haque Milon has said.
Govt moves to attract foreign investment in tourism: State Minister
The government is working to attract foreign investment to develop world-class tourism infrastructure in Bangladesh, State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M. Rashiduzzaman Millat said on Saturday (April 25).
No scope to hike bus fares, essentials over fuel price rise: Commerce Minister
Commerce, Industry, and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir said there is no justification for increasing bus fares or prices of essential commodities following the recent hike in fuel oil prices.
Plot to destabilise politics, bring back ‘fascist rule’: Mirza Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General and LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said that a vested group is trying to destabilise the country’s political environment and remove the BNP from the scene to reinstall a “fascist government.”
Runa Laila, Bappa Mazumder team up for first-ever Bangla ghazal duet
Country's legendary playback singer Runa Laila and acclaimed musician Bappa Mazumder are set to surprise listeners with a new musical collaboration, marking their first-ever duet in a Bangla ghazal.
Bangladesh's resolution on bioeconomy adopted in UN session
A resolution on sustainable bioeconomy, initiated by Bangladesh, has been adopted in a session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP).
Govt committed to building merit-based, confident human resources: PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said there is no alternative to building a merit-based, skilled and people-friendly public administration to achieve the vision of a developed Bangladesh, stating, "The government is committed to developing a merit-driven, confident, creative and responsible human resource base."