Current Affairs
No proposal of ceasefire made: Iranian Foreign Minister
Iran has not proposed any ceasefire, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said. Iran's state news agency IRIB reported that Araghchi dismissed speculation about a supposed five-point Iranian proposal as "baseless media conjecture."
No option but movement: Jamaat Ameer after walkout
Leader of the Opposition Dr Shafiqur Rahman has hinted at launching a movement regarding constitutional reform based on the referendum results.
Ruling party MP's adjournment motion accepted in historic first
A rare precedent has been set in Bangladesh's parliamentary history. For the first time in 53 years, an adjournment motion brought by a member of the Treasury Bench has been accepted for discussion.
Maldives keen to recruit Bangladeshi workers for healthcare sector
Maldives has expressed interest in recruiting workers from Bangladesh for its healthcare sector. Maldivian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Shiuneen Rashid conveyed the interest during a courtesy meeting with Foreign Affairs State Minister Shama Obaed Islam at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, April 1.
Probe report on Daulatdia bus sinking submitted
The investigation committee formed by the district administration has submitted its report on the bus sinking incident at Daulatdia ferry ghat's pontoon in Rajbari. The report details the causes of the accident and specifies the responsibilities of those involved.
Bangladesh, Malta commit to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Bangladesh and Malta have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening mutual partnership and cooperation, representatives of both countries said.
Record remittance of $3.75 billion arrives in March
The highest ever monthly remittance in the country's history arrived in March. Expatriate Bangladeshis sent $3.755 billion during the month, marking an unprecedented figure for a single month.
One farmer killed, 3 injured by lightning strike in Habiganj
A farmer named Foras Miah, 50, has been killed by a lightning strike in a haor in Nabiganj upazila, Habiganj. Three others were injured in the incident, two of whom are in critical condition.
PM sends letter of solidarity to Oman's Sultan
A personal letter from Prime Minister Tarique Rahman expressing solidarity with Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq has been handed over to the Omani leader.
US withdrawal from NATO being 'seriously considered': Trump
US President Donald Trump has said he is "seriously considering" withdrawing the United States from NATO. He made the remarks in an interview with the British daily The Telegraph