Current Affairs
DMP arrests 528, files 53 cases
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 528 people in regular anti-crime drives across the capital over the past 24 hours.
Inflation climbs to 8.34%, deepening pressure on low-income households
The country’s rising inflation continued to squeeze household budgets in September, with consumer prices climbing while wage growth slowed, widening the gap between earnings and living costs and making it increasingly difficult for low-income families to make ends meet.
Bollywood actor Nana Patekar passes away
Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar, known for his intense performances, distinctive dialogue delivery and memorable portrayals across Hindi and Marathi cinema, has died in Goa. He was 75.
Biman signs deal with Airbus for 10 aircraft
Biman Bangladesh Airlines today signed an agreement with European aircraft manufacturer Airbus for the acquisition of 10 aircraft, taking the number of aircraft in the national carrier’s acquisition pipeline to 35
German youth tourist Kirill stranded in Natore after losing bag
Kirill, an 18-year-old German youth, had come to Bangladesh from Germany to visit the historical structures of Bangladesh. As part of his travel, he has fallen into trouble after losing his bag upon arriving in Natore. It has been learnt that his bag has gone missing at Natore Railway Station, in which there were important personal items including an Apple laptop and a camera.
Jet fuel price goes up by Tk 17.06 per litre
Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has increased the price of aircraft fuel jet fuel (Jet A-1) again. The price of Jet A-1 for both domestic and international flights has been raised by about 10.3 percent in October.
Writ in High Court seeking cancellation of school admission tests
Movement for Human Rights and Good Governance Foundation has filed a writ challenging the gazette of taking admission tests in all educational institutions of the country in 2027.
Nasum-Mehedi in top ten of T20 rankings
Bangladesh’s spin duo Nasum Ahmed and Sheikh Mehedi Hasan have entered the top ten of the bowlers’ rankings in T20. Nasum Ahmed has secured a place in the eighth position by advancing three places. Mehedi Hasan has risen to the ninth position by advancing 10 places.
Directive to close 24 resorts built adjacent to Sundarbans
The Department of Environment has directed the closure of the activities of 24 resorts that have grown up adjacent to the Sundarbans in Khulna, Bagerhat and Satkhira. At the same time, it has been asked to remove these structures within the next 30 days.
Eight more die of dengue, 1,860 hospitalised
At least eight more people died of dengue in the past 24 hours, and 1,860 others were hospitalised across the country until 8:00am on Wednesday.