Current Affairs
Easter Sunday being observed today
The Christian community in Bangladesh is observing Easter Sunday today (April 5) with religious encouragement, joining celebrations held across the globe.
Fire guts three buses in Cumilla
A devastating fire broke out in three buses parked at Jangalia bus stand in Cumilla city.
Govt extends opening hours of shops, shopping malls
The government has extended the operating hours for shops and shopping malls by one hour, allowing them to remain open until 7:00pm instead of the previous 6:00pm, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit announced on Sunday (April 5).
BCB election inquiry report submitted to NSC
The investigation committee probing alleged irregularities in the last Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) election has formally submitted its report to the National Sports Council (NSC) ahead of the scheduled 15-day deadline.
Hasan Mahmud, Naufel among 22 named in formal charges filed at ICT
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has receieved formal charges against 22 individuals, including former Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud, in connection with alleged crimes against humanity during the July 2024 uprising in Chattogram.
At least 5 people killed during US pilot rescue operations
At least five people were killed in US-Israeli attacks in south-west Iran during rescue operations for the then missing US crew member from the downed F-15 jet, a local governor has been quoted as having said by the Tasnim news agency, which is affiliated to the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.
US ambassador holds courtesy meeting with PM
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister (PM) Tarique Rahman on Sunday (April 5) at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Barguna Sadar declared ‘Red Zone’ as measles kills three children
The Health Department has declared Barguna Sadar Upazila a ‘Red Zone’ following a sharp rise in measles cases, which have already claimed the lives of three children in the district.
BCB names Mohammad Rafique as special spin bowling coach
Former Bangladesh spinner Mohammad Rafique has been appointed as the special spin bowling coach on a one-year contract, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed.
Bangladesh has no secret agreement with the US: FM
Bangladesh has no secret agreement with the US and there is no obligation to import energy, said Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman.