Current Affairs
Bangladesh's LDC graduation preparations weak: UN report
Bangladesh has significant shortcomings in its preparations to graduate from the list of Least Developed Countries (LDCs), a UN review report has found. With current macroeconomic instability and weak performance, discussions are increasingly focused on pre-graduation risks.
Govt committed to implementing July Charter, avoid unnecessary politics: Law minister
The government is committed to implementing the entire July Charter, and unnecessary politics should be avoided over it, Law Minister Asaduzzaman said while speaking in the National Parliament on Sunday, April 5.
Trump threatens to hit Iran's power plants, bridges by Tuesday
US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran for keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed and continuing attacks on neighbouring Arab countries. He threatened strikes on Iran's power plants and bridges if the strait is not reopened by Tuesday.
No evidence of irregularities found in BCB election
The investigation committee formed to probe allegations of irregularities in the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) election has submitted its report, with no individuals indicted. Youth and Sports State Minister Aminul Haque said the report will be sent to the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Simple tips to reduce electricity bills during summer
The use of air conditioners and fans increases during intense heat, directly impacting electricity bills. However, small changes in daily habits can help keep power consumption under control.
Parliament holds doa mahfil for late wife of Speaker
A milad and doa mahfil was held at the National Parliament mosque on Sunday, April 5, seeking forgiveness for the departed soul of Dilara Hafiz, wife of Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Bir Bikram.
Shiloh Jolie, daughter of Jolie and Pitt, appears in K-pop music video
Shiloh Jolie, daughter of former Hollywood power couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, is set to appear in a major K-pop music video.
Iran claims destruction of two US aircraft, two helicopters
Iran has claimed to have destroyed two US C-130 transport aircraft and two Black Hawk helicopters during an operation to rescue missing pilots, according to a BBC report.
General holiday declared in 3 hill districts for Chaitra Sankranti
The government has declared a general holiday on April 13 in Rangamati, Khagrachhari and Bandarban districts on the occasion of Chaitra Sankranti. A notification from the Ministry of Public Administration on Sunday, April 5, confirmed the information.
DMP gives 7 days to remove illegal night coach counters
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has set a seven-working-day deadline for the removal of unauthorised inter-district night coach counters to reduce traffic congestion in the capital. A notification signed by DMP Commissioner (Acting) Md Sarwar warned of strict action through mobile courts if counters are not relocated voluntarily within the deadline.