Current Affairs
EC declares BNP’s 36 women candidates valid
The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh has declared valid the nominations of all 36 women candidates nominated by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for reserved parliamentary seats in the upcoming 13th National Parliament election.
Bus fares raised by 11 paisa per km
The government has announced a new bus fare structure across the country following an increase in fuel prices.
Failure to meet public expectations could fuel renewed instability: Crisis Group
International Crisis Group has observed that if BNP's failure to meet public expectations could fuel renewed instability.
EC cancels nomination of Monira Sharmin
The Election Commission (EC) has cancelled the candidacy of Monira Sharmin, joint convener of the National Citizens Party (NCP), for a reserved seat for women in the national parliament.
Iran executes man convicted of having links to Israeli intelligence
The official media outlet of the Iranian judiciary has reported the execution of a man convicted of having links to an opposition group and the Israeli intelligence service Mossad.
West Bengal, Tamil Nadu go to polls today
West Bengal and Tamil Nadu go to polls today, with voting for the assembly elections 2026 starting at 7 am. All seats in Tamil Nadu will see electors cast their vote in a single phase, while West Bengal has one more phase of voting left till April 29.
Gold price drops by tk 3,266 per bhori
Gold prices in the local market have been reduced, with the price of 22-carat gold falling by Tk 3,266 per bhori to Tk 246,927.
Madrasa student caned, head teacher beaten as accused teacher flees
A 10-year-old madrasa student was allegedly severely beaten and confined to a room in Akkelpur upazila of Joypurhat, triggering tension in the area on Wednesday evening (April 22).
US envoy suggests replacing Iran with Italy at 2026 World Cup
US special envoy Paolo Zampolli has floated the idea of asking football’s world governing body, FIFA, to replace Iran with Italy in the upcoming World Cup, according to The Financial Times.
2 killed in Chattogram landslide
Two workers were killed and two others were injured when landslide occurred during the construction of WASA's sewerage project in Chattogram.