Current Affairs
2 fertiliser plants stop production over gas shortage
Production at two large state-owned fertiliser factories — Chittagong Urea Fertilizer Limited (CUFL) and Karnaphuli Fertilizer Company Limited (KAFCO) in Anwara upazila has been temporarily suspended due to a gas shortage.
New attacks across Iran and Gulf, war widens
Israel launched new attacks on Iran on Thursday. At the same time, Iran has intensified attacks on Gulf countries such as Qatar and Bahrain. This is rapidly spreading the war in the Middle East throughout the region.
Ivy again denied bail in July Uprising murder case
A court in Narayanganj has rejected the bail petition of former Narayanganj City Corporation mayor Salina Hayat Ivy in a murder case filed over the death of Selim Mondol during the July Uprising in 2024.
20,000 sailors and 15,000 cruise passengers stuck in Arabian Gulf: UN
An estimated 20,000 seafarers are stranded in the Arabian Gulf due to the threat of Iranian attacks on the Strait of Hormuz.
Father-son among 3 Bangladeshi workers die in 'food poisoning' in Iraq
Three Bangladeshi nationals who were working in Iraq's Erbil died Wednesday in what authorities suspect may be a case of food poisoning, according to relatives, witnesses and forensic sources.
PM decides to skip grand Iftar mahfil
Considering the overall situation in the country, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has decided to skip the usual grand Iftar mahfil this time. However, he will attend two Iftar mahfils at the State Guest House Jamuna in honor of diplomats and orphans, scholars and ulamas.
PM orders free WiFi at 3 international airports
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has ordered the introduction of free WiFi at the terminals of Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Chattogram's Shah Amanat International Airport and Sylhet's M A G Osmani International Airport like other developed countries.
200 bhori of gold ornaments 'missing' from Pubali Bank locker
Around 200 bhori of gold ornaments have allegedly gone missing from a locker at a Pubali Bank branch in Bagerhat.
SHUJAN leader found dead
The body of a local leader of Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (SHUJAN) was recovered with his hands and legs tied in Gazipur early Thursday.
Paul Kapur meets PM's Foreign Affairs Adviser
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir held a meeting with US Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs S. Paul Kapur.