Current Affairs
9 killed in blast in northwest Pakistan market, police say
A massive blast at a crowded market in northwestern Pakistan killed nine people and wounded dozens more, the emergency services agency said, as the latest attack in the region threatens to reignite fighting with neighbouring Afghanistan on Tuesday (May 12).
Govt will not interfere in financial sector, says Finance Minister
Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury said the government would not interfere in the financial sector and that there would be no political intervention in investment allocations on Tuesday (May 12).
Himanta Biswa Sarma takes oath as Assam CM for second successive time
Himanta Biswa Sarma was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Assam for the second successive term, a first for a non-Congress leader in the State on Tuesday (May 12).
NBR reformation essential to boost country’s tax-to-GDP ratio: Finance Minister
Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has said that comprehensive reform of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) is essential to revive Bangladesh’s economy and improve its declining tax-to-GDP ratio, which he described as one of the lowest in South Asia.
‘No need to address him as ‘honorable’, PM to DU students
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has told Dhaka University students that there is no need to address him as ‘honorable’.
Govt to probe measles outbreak, vaccine shortage: Information Adviser
The government will form a probe committee comprising both national and international experts to investigate the recent measles outbreak and reported vaccine shortage, said Information Adviser Zahid Ur Rahman.
Once everyone supported Awami League, now no one does: Shakib
World's best all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has made an open comment on Bangladesh's cricket and politics. The cricketer, who is currently staying in the United States with his family, recently spoke in an interview about his political position, the uncertainty of returning to the country, the future of the cricket board and personal experiences.
Barishal University shuts down amid teachers’ protest over promotion demands
Academic and administrative activities at Barishal University have come to a halt as protesting teachers enforced a shutdown over promotion demands and declared the vice-chancellor “persona non grata”.
NBR reformation essential to boost country’s tax-to-GDP ratio: Finance Minister
Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has said that comprehensive reform of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) is essential to revive Bangladesh’s economy and improve its declining tax-to-GDP ratio, which he described as one of the lowest in South Asia.
Country's universities yet to achieve expected standard in global rankings: PM
Prime Minister (PM) Tarique Rahman has expressed disappointment over the position of Bangladeshi universities in global rankings, saying the country is yet to achieve the expected standard in higher education, research, and innovation.