Current Affairs
PM to unveil Bogura city corporation plaque on April 20
Tarique Rahman is set to visit his home district Bogura for the first time after assuming office as Prime Minister. During this visit, he will announce the inauguration of Bogura Municipality as a city corporation.
Sunamganj and Kishoreganj DCs withdrawn
The government has withdrawn the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) of Sunamganj and Kishoreganj districts.
Bangladesh steps up UNGA Presidency campaign at ADF 2026
Bangladesh has stepped up UNGA Presidency Campaign at Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026 (ADF2026) with Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman's presence at this key global diplomatic gathering in Türkiye’s resort city Antalya.
Masdar Hossain's 'lawyer' licence suspended
The license of Md. Masdar Hossain, who came up in the discussion (as a plaintiff) for the case of separation of the judicial department from the executive department of the government, has been suspended.
‘Silent expel’ returns to SSC exams
The system of ‘silent expulsion’ or ‘silent expel’ will remain in effect to ensure discipline and transparency in the current year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams.
‘Father’ disappears leaving 6-month-old baby in launch
A man who introduced himself as the father of 6- to 8-month-old baby girl has disappeared after leaving it on a Dhaka-bound passenger launch from Bauphal in Patuakhali.
Nine killed in second Turkish school shooting in two days
At least eight students and one teacher have been killed and several others injured following a shooting at a school in southern Turkey, Interior Minister Mustafa Cifci has said.
Vance tells Pope Leo to ‘be careful’
Senior Trump administration officials escalated criticism of the Vatican on Tuesday, with Vice President Vance warning Pope Leo XIV to “be careful” when speaking about theology and White House Border Czar Tom Homan telling him to “leave politics alone.”
Dubai's Burj Al Arab hotel will shut for 18 months
Luxury hotel Burj Al Arab in Dubai will shut during a major 18-month renovation, a staff member confirmed on Wednesday, its first since opening in 1999 and at a time when tourism in the region has slowed due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
Belgium seizes Israel bound British cargoes of military components
Belgian authorities have seized two British shipments of military components bound for Israel, invoking a ban on any military-laden aircraft using the country’s facilities or airspace.