Current Affairs
What DMP said about Shirin Sharmin's arrest
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has officially confirmed the arrest of former National Parliament Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury.
Fuel crisis halts cargo handling at Mongla port, lighter vessels stranded
Cargo handling operations at Mongla port have ground to a halt as lighter vessels, used for transporting goods, face an acute fuel oil shortage. Without adequate fuel, these vessels cannot unload and transport goods from larger commercial ships anchored at the port, bringing normal operations to a standstill. Importers and businesses are now facing significant financial losses.
Prime Minister to visit Jashore on April 27
Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman is scheduled to visit Jashore on April 27, BNP media cell member Shairul Kabir Khan said on Monday night, April 6.
Govt keen to lease aircraft from Boeing
The Bangladesh government has expressed interest in leasing aircraft from US-based manufacturer Boeing.
Vote on Hormuz resolution at UN Security Council possible today
A vote on a resolution to ensure the safety of commercial shipping in the strategic Strait of Hormuz may take place at the UN Security Council on Tuesday, April 7.
World Health Day observed today with various programmes
World Health Day is being observed on Tuesday, April 7, with the theme 'Science in healthcare, safety for all life'. Bangladesh has also adopted various programmes to observe the day in alignment with the theme set by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, along with various non-governmental development organisations, have taken initiatives.
Thunderstorms likely in six regions
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued a warning of squally winds and thunderstorms in several parts of the country.
Former Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury detained
Former speaker of the National Parliament Dr Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury has been detained by Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Police (DB).
Suchitra Sen: The immortal goddess of Bengali cinema
Today marks the 95th birth anniversary of Suchitra Sen, an unforgettable name in Bengali cinema history. She was born on April 6, 1931, in Pabna district of Bangladesh, then East Pakistan.
24 red cards in a football match in France
An unprecedented incident has occurred in amateur football in the Morbihan region of France. The referee had to show 24 red cards at once due to terrible chaos in a regional derby match. The incident has been described as a ‘disgrace’ in local football history. Goal.com reported.