Current Affairs
US, Iran to hold second round of talks on Monday
The United States and Iran are set to hold a second round of talks on Monday, following an initial dialogue held in Pakistan’s capital over the weekend, according to a source familiar with the discussions.
Bangladesh, Pakistan FMs hold first bilateral meeting in Türkiye
Foreign Minister (FM) Khalilur Rahman and Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held their first official bilateral meeting since the formation of the current government in Bangladesh.
Seven idols vandalised at Habiganj temple
At least seven idols have been vandalised at a Hindu temple in Uttar Shahpur area of Madhabpur upazila in Habiganj.
Bangladeshi expat killed in multi-bike collision in Malaysia
A Bangladeshi expatriate worker has been killed in a three-way motorcycle collision in Malaysia’s Johor state.
Fuel crisis shuts down 10 power plants in Chattogram
A fuel supply shortage has forced the shutdown of 10 out of 28 power plants in the country's Chattogram region, leading to a sharp rise in load shedding and worsening living conditions amid intense heat.
Prime Minister attends UHFPO conference in Dhaka
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has attended a national conference of Upazila Health and Family Planning Officers (UHFPPO) held in Dhaka on Saturday (April 18).
On-duty cop found dead at Khulna Railway Police Lines
A Railway Police constable has been found dead with a gunshot wound while on duty at the Railway Police Lines in Khulna.
First Hajj flight carrying 419 pilgrims lands in Saudi Arabia
The first Hajj flight from Bangladesh has arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, carrying 419 pilgrims.
Captains treated like kings, others like commoners: Tapash Baisya
Former Bangladesh pacer Tapash Baisya has sharply criticised the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) newly introduced “Captains Card” initiative, calling it discriminatory and damaging to team unity.
State Minister Shama Obaed departs for Senegal on four-day official visit
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has left Dhaka for a four-day official visit to Senegal, marking her first foreign trip since assuming office.