Current Affairs
Sramik Dal leader shot, hacked to death in Khulna, one arrested
Miscreants have shot and hacked to death Masum Billah, 40, a leader of Sramik Dal, in Khulna.
'If deep tube wells run, we get meal'
"If deep tube wells run, we get rice," said Md Ataul Islam, a resident of Deopara union in Godagari upazila.
Hamim among two relieved from Chhatra Dal
Two leaders of the Dhaka University unit of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal have been temporarily relieved from their positions over allegations of violating organisational discipline. They are Sheikh Tanvir Bari Hamim, convener of Kabi Jasim Uddin Hall Chhatra Dal, and Md Mahdijjaman Jyoti, member secretary of Sir A F Rahman Hall Chhatra Dal.
Oil tanker traffic through Hormuz Strait drops 90 percent
Traffic of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz has decreased by nearly 90 per cent since the start of US and Israeli strikes. This has raised concerns of a major supply crisis in the global energy market.
39,000 male students registered as 'female' in Barishal Board
In a significant error, 39,000 male students have been listed as 'female' in registration forms for the 2025 HSC examinations under the Barishal Education Board. An investigation committee formed over the incident has found negligence on the part of the board's analyst, S M Shahiduzzaman.
20-member NICAR formed with PM as chairman
The government has formed the National Implementation Committee for Administrative Reorganisation (NICAR). Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has been made chairman of the committee.
Govt urges public to avoid private vehicles, use public transport
Due to ongoing instability in the Middle East, global fuel supply has been disrupted, which may also impact Bangladesh. In anticipation of this, the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources has urged the public to reduce private vehicle use and increase reliance on public transport to tackle the potential fuel crisis. The ministry has also called for avoiding unnecessary lighting displays.
Asif Mahmud discloses personal, family bank accounts
Former adviser to the interim government and National Citizen Party (NCP) spokesperson Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan has disclosed his and his family's bank accounts. Amid allegations of corruption during his time as adviser, he presented the bank account details at a press conference at the NCP central office in Banglamotor, capital, on Wednesday evening, March 4.
Over 4 million taxpayers file e-returns this year: NBR
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has reported that over 4 million taxpayers have filed their income tax returns online (e-returns) so far in the current fiscal year 2025-26. The information was shared in a notification issued by the organisation on Wednesday, March 4.
March 18 holiday proposed, Eid break could be 7 days if approved
A proposal has been made to declare March 18 a public holiday alongside the previously announced holidays for the upcoming holy Eid-ul-Fitr. The proposal will be presented at the cabinet meeting on Thursday. If approved, the total Eid holiday period will effectively be seven days.