Current Affairs
Tarique Rahman calls for greater public outreach by women reserved-seat MPs
BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has suggested increasing public involvement of MPs from reserved women's seats nominated by the party. He also gave directions to carry out humanitarian activities, including highlighting the party's ideology and activities at the grassroots level.
No more religion-based allowances in West Bengal
The BJP government led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced to close all government projects based on religious caste in West Bengal. An important policy decision in this regard was taken in the second meeting of the state cabinet held at the state secretariat building on Monday (May 18).
Cryptic post on loneliness sparks speculation around Salman Khan
A 'shirtless' picture of Bollywood star Salman Khan has sparked a lot of speculation among fans. In the picture posted on Instagram, Bhaijaan is seen lying on the sofa in a deep thought. Although the muscles of the body are clear in the light and dark picture, the face is unclear.
DMP Commissioner calls for no road digging ahead of Eid
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has held a coordination meeting on the overall security and traffic management of Dhaka Metropolitan City on the occasion of the upcoming holy Eid-ul-Azha. The meeting held at the conference room of DMP headquarters at 11am was presided over by DMP Commissioner Mosleh Uddin Ahmed on Monday (May 18).
Microsoft brings customizable start menu size to Windows 11
Microsoft has started testing a major change to allow users to customize the Start menu and taskbar in Windows 11. The company is rolling out these updates to Windows Insiders in the ‘Experimental’ channel by next week.
Schoolboy drowns in Matamuhuri river
A schoolboy named Adar Das, 12, tragically died after drowning in the Matamuhuri river in Chakaria, Cox's Bazar. The incident took place at Matamuhuri Bridge Point on Monday afternoon (May 18).
Malaysian labor market to reopen soon: Minister
The Malaysian labor market for Bangladeshi workers will reopen soon, Expatriate Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury announced today, while issuing a stern warning against the influence of syndicates.
Fisherman shot dead in Sundarbans, vandalism at Forest Office
A fisherman was shot dead while fishing for crabs in the Sundarbans. Locals filed a complaint against the Forest Department staff and attacked the office. Five forest workers were injured in the incident.
Sacrificial animal waste will be removed within 8 hours: SCC Administrator
Sylhet City Corporation (SCC) Administrator Abdul Qayyum Chowdhury has said that the removal of all sacrificial animal waste in Sylhet city will be completed within 8 hours after the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha animal slaughter. He said this while addressing a preparatory meeting on the removal of sacrificial waste at the ward level at the meeting room of the Nagar Bhaban on Monday afternoon (May 18).
JU students block road at demanding resignation of proctorial team over attempted rape incident
Jahangirnagar University (JU) campus has been in turmoil after a series of sexual harassment and attempted rape incidents. Leaders and activists of Jahangirnagar University Central Students' Union blocked the Dhaka-Aricha highway as the accused in the rape attempt was not arrested even after six days on Monday afternoon.