Current Affairs
Attacks on media during Interim Govt rare in world history: Iftekharuzzaman
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Dr. Iftekharuzzaman said the scale of attacks on media institutions during the one-and-a-half years of the interim government is “rare in world history” on Friday (May 8).
Flight carrying Bangladeshi PhD student Bristy’s body leaves Florida
An Emirates flight carrying the remains of Bangladeshi PhD student Nahida Sultana Bristy departed from Florida for Dhaka today (May 8).
Govt employees' holiday canceled on May 23
The weekly holiday on Saturday (May 23) has been canceled for government officials and employees. However, they will get seven consecutive days of leave in the last week of May. This decision was taken at a cabinet meeting held at the Secretariat under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday night (May 7). This information was confirmed in a press release of the Cabinet Division after the meeting.
Navy police constable dies after patrol boat collision in Narayanganj
A Bangladesh Police constable died while on anti-robbery river patrol after a patrol vessel collided with a bulkhead and capsized in Narayanganj.
Unauthorised Hajj permits, visa may lead to legal trouble: Religious Ministry
Ministry of Religious Affairs has urged pilgrims to obtain Hajj permits and visas only through approved channels, warning that violations of Saudi regulations could lead to legal complications.
Eastern Refinery resumes full production after 26-day shutdown
The country’s only state-owned oil refinery, Eastern Refinery Limited, has resumed full-scale production after a 26-day shutdown caused by a severe crude oil shortage, officials said on Friday (May 8).
West Bengal Assembly dissolved after Mamata refused to tender her resignation
India's state governor for West Bengal has dissolved Legislative Assembly after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee allegedly refused to tender her resignation following an electoral defeat of the Trinamool Congress.
Youth shot dead, 11-year-old girl injured in targeted attack in Ctg
A young man was shot dead and an 11-year-old girl sustained bullet injuries after armed assailants opened fire in Chattogram.
Hamas leader’s son killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya's son Azam al-Hayya has died from injuries sustained in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, reports Anadolu Ajansi.
Bangladesh go pace-heavy against Pakistan after losing toss in Mirpur Test
Bangladesh national cricket team began their first Test against Pakistan national cricket team at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday (May 8) with a pace-heavy XI after losing the toss and being sent in to bat first.