Current Affairs
Singers Konokchapa, Baby Naznin seek BNP nomination for reserved seats
Two popular playback singers, Konokchapa and Baby Naznin, have collected nomination forms from BNP for the reserved women's seats in the 13th National Parliament.
Probe committee formed in crocodile incident, sample collected from dog's body
The district administration in Bagerhat has formed an investigation committee following the incident of a crocodile dragging a dog into a pond at the shrine of Hazrat Khanjahan (RA). The body of the buried dog has also been exhumed, and samples have been collected.
Worker tied up and tortured at brick kiln in Lakshmipur, case filed against supervisor
A brick kiln worker has filed a case of torture after being tied up and beaten at a kiln in Kamalnagar, Lakshmipur. The victim named kiln supervisor Md Ismail Hossain and four to five others as accused in the case.
PM Tarique Rahman's Sylhet visit rescheduled for May 2
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's first visit to Sylhet since taking office has been rescheduled. According to the new schedule, he will now visit Sylhet on May 2 instead of April 30.
Youth arrested in Khagrachhari for reportedly raping toddler
A youth has been arrested in Manikchhari, Khagrachhari, for sexually assaulting a three-and-a-half-year-old girl.
Two more children die of measles in 24 hours, death toll rises to 169
The measles outbreak in the country shows no signs of slowing. In the last 24 hours, two more children have died from confirmed measles or measles-like symptoms. The total number of child deaths from measles since March 15 has now reached 169.
Relief Minister Dulu admitted to Square Hospital in Dhaka
Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu has been admitted to Square Hospital in the capital after falling ill at Syedpur Airport in Nilphamari.
'Pir' killed in mob attack on shrine in Kushtia, 3 injured
A 'pir' has been killed and three others injured in an attack and arson at his shrine in Daulatpur, Kushtia. He was the head of the shrine. The deceased has been identified as Abdul Rahman, 65, also known as Shameem, who was the head of the shrine.
No political banners allowed in educational institutions: Railways Minister
No political banners will be allowed in educational institutions across the country, Railway Minister Habibur Rashid Habib has said. The government will take all necessary steps to ensure a proper and education-friendly environment in educational institutions, he added.
Five divisions may see thunderstorms on Pahela Baishakh
Thunderstorms with gusty winds may occur in five divisions of the country, including the capital Dhaka, on Pahela Baishakh (April 14), the Bangladesh Meteorological Department has said.