Current Affairs
New Ebola outbreak in DR Congo kills 65
Africa's top health agency has confirmed a new outbreak of the Ebola virus in the eastern Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of Congo .
Businessman commits suicide after wife marries another man
A businessman in Bogura has died by suicide after his wife left him and married another man, leaving behind their eight-year-old daughter. Rahul Yadav, 32, who was involved in the lentil import business, posted a suicidal status on his personal Facebook account before consuming poisonous tablets at his home on Thursday afternoon, May 14. He died while undergoing treatment at Bogura Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital around 1:00 am on Friday.
'Short-sighted' rehabilitation may worsen hawker problem: IPD
The Institute for Planning and Development has expressed concern over the government's recent initiatives regarding hawker management in the capital. Allowing hawkers to set up on footpaths and roads without a concrete plan and effective analysis could create even greater chaos and public suffering in city life, the organisation said.
Hormuz open to all except nations at war with Iran: Araghchi
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the Strait of Hormuz remains open to international shipping, except for vessels belonging to countries 'at war' with Iran, during a press conference in New Delhi on Friday, May 15.
Nazrul Islam appointed DMP acting commissioner
Nazrul Islam, Additional Commissioner of the Crime and Operations division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police, has taken charge as the acting commissioner of DMP.
Mob vandalises accused Zakir's house again over Fahima rape, murder
An angry mob vandalised the house of Zakir Hossain, the accused in the brutal rape and murder of four-year-old Fahima Akter in Sylhet, for the second time after a human chain on Friday afternoon, May 15.
Moulvibazar SP Riyazul withdrawn seven days after taking charge
Police Headquarters has withdrawn Moulvibazar Superintendent of Police Md Riyazul Islam just seven days after he assumed office.
Heavy rainfall warning issued for three divisions
The well-marked low over the Bay of Bengal remains active in the same area, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department has said. Rainfall activity has increased across the country due to its influence. Thunderstorms may occur nationwide, and extremely heavy rainfall is expected in three divisions over the next 24 hours.
Leather industry to be turned into billion-dollar export sector: Commerce Minister
The country's leather industry will be transformed into a strong billion-dollar export-earning sector, Commerce, Industry, Textiles and Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said.
Dating rumours link Shehnaaz Gill to RCB cricketer Devdutt Padikkal
Indian actress and singer Shehnaaz Gill has become the subject of fresh dating speculation, this time linking her to Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricketer Devdutt Padikkal .