Current Affairs
3 farmers killed by lightning strikes in Naogaon
Three farmers have been killed by lightning strikes in Niamatpur and Mahadevpur upazilas of Naogaon. The incidents occurred on Wednesday afternoon, May 6. All three were working in fields when they were struck.
Pioneer of Khulna’s band music, Reza, passes away
Rezaul Islam Reza, a legendary figure in Khulna’s band music scene and the founder of the band Melody, has passed away. He breathed his last at a hospital in Khulna city around 8:00am on Wednesday after suffering a heart attack. He was 65.
DCs directed to appoint focal persons to facilitate information for journalists
District commissioners have been instructed to appoint focal persons to make it easier for journalists to access information at the field level. Information and Broadcasting Secretary Mahbuba Farzana disclosed this on Wednesday, May 6.
Code of conduct for journalism being drafted soon: Information Adviser
Prime Minister's Information and Broadcasting Adviser Dr Zahed Ur Rahman has said a clear code of conduct and regulatory framework for journalism is being drafted, as the rapid expansion of online and digital media platforms has made such guidelines necessary to ensure professional standards and accountability.
Crude oil vessel arrives in country, ERL set to resume production
A ship carrying crude oil has finally arrived in Bangladesh after a long hiatus. This is the first crude oil vessel to reach the country since the start of the US-Iran conflict.
Measles child deaths: RSU demands trial of Dr Yunus, former health adviser
The Revolutionary Student Maitree has demanded the trial of former interim government chief adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus and then health adviser Nurjahan Begum over the deaths of children in the ongoing measles outbreak. The organisation has also called for the outbreak to be declared an 'epidemic' and for comprehensive preventive measures to be taken.
All Army to return to barracks by June
The government has decided to withdraw all army personnel from field-level deployment by June, following a meeting of the law and order core committee held on Tuesday (May 6).
Nusrat Tabassum sworn in as MP for reserved women's seat
Nusrat Tabassum, joint convener of the National Citizen Party and candidate of the Jamaat-led alliance, has taken oath as a member of parliament for a reserved women's seat in the 13th National Parliament. Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Bir Bikram administered the oath.
Social Welfare Ministry mourns death of Dr. Zahid's mother
The Ministry of Social Welfare has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Begum Jebunnesa, mother of Social Welfare and Women and Child Affairs Minister Professor Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain.
Youth arrested for raping minor in Munshiganj
Police have arrested a youth on charges of raping a 15-year-old teenager in Srinagar upazila of Munshiganj. The accused, Md. Nirab Sheikh, was arrested on Wednesday (May 6). He is the son of Dhenu Mia of Birtara area of the upazila.