Current Affairs
‘Ramayana’ crosses Rs 1,000 crore in 8 days
‘Ramayana’, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash and directed by Nitesh Tiwari, has crossed the Rs 1,000 crore mark in worldwide box office collections within just eight days of its release. The milestone makes it the 11th Indian film to enter the coveted club.
Petrol bomb attack alleged at coordinator Mahdi's home, police call claim ‘drama’
A former member secretary of the Habiganj district committee of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, Mahdi Hasan, has alleged that petrol bombs were thrown at his house in Habiganj.
34 platoons of BGB deployed to secure industrial areas
A total of 34 platoons of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed at key locations across Dhaka, Gazipur and Narayanganj to prevent disorder and deal with any untoward incidents in industrial areas.
RMG workers block Dhaka-Tangail highway in Gazipur, traffic resumes after an hour
Vehicular movement on Dhaka-Tangail highway in Palli Bidyut area of Kaliakair upazila in Gazipur district remained suspended for an hour as workers of several garment factories blocked the highway, demanding an increase in wages.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Wallet, letting AI agents pay for purchases
OpenAI has introduced a new shopping feature called 'ChatGPT Wallet', allowing its AI agents to search for products, offer personalised purchasing recommendations and facilitate payments on behalf of users.
Bangladesh to receive $30m to strengthen climate resilience: Mintoo
Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Abdul Awal Mintoo has said Bangladesh will receive US$30 million from the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) to strengthen climate resilience, particularly in coastal areas.
Trump, Putin and Xi to meet in first trilateral meeting between leaders
The leaders of three major global powers, US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, are set to hold a trilateral meeting in China.
478 arrested, 62 cases filed in DMP's 24-hour drive
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 478 people during special operations across the capital over the past 24 hours. A total of 62 cases were filed in connection with various offences, while police seized a large quantity of drugs, mobile phones, bicycles, cash and explosive-related evidence.
Gold prices fall for fifth consecutive time in Bangladesh
Gold prices in Bangladesh have been reduced for the fifth consecutive time, with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) cutting the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 2,216 per bhori to Tk 217,591.
Fifth shipment of uranium arrives at Rooppur plant
The fifth shipment of uranium from Russia for the second unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant has arrived at the project site in Pabna.