Current Affairs
BNP, NCP clash during anti-rape protest
Activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the National Citizen Party (NCP) clashed during a protest march in Noakhali’s Hatiya over the alleged rape of a college student on a launch bound for Dhaka. At least five people from both sides were injured in the incident.
US to launch major attack on Iran today: Hegseth
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the US will launch major attacks on Iran today. He said at a press conference at the Pentagon that the maximum number of fighter jets and bombers will be used to attack Iran today, reports Al Jazeera.
FIR withdrawn from police station over assault case on Rahid
Rahid Khan Pavel's mother has withdrawn the FIR she filed at Shahbagh Police Station. The matter was confirmed by the Shahbagh Police Inspector (Operations) and the victim’s mother, Parveen Akter, on Tuesday night.
Female workforce decreases by 2000 in banking sector
The number of female officers and employees in the banking sector decreased in 2025 after increasing for several years. According to a recent report published by Bangladesh Bank, the number of female officers and employees decreased by 2,588 to 35,061 last year.
Aminul Islam appointed MD of Dhaka WASA
Former secretary Aminul Islam has been appointed as the Managing Director (MD) of Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority on a contractual basis.
Parliament first, then decision on referendum: Home Minister
Home Minister and BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed has said that respecting the outcome of a public referendum requires first going to Parliament. “To honor the referendum’s verdict, one must first go to Parliament. After discussions there, decisions on constitutional amendments will follow. If new oaths are required, they will be taken according to the proper framework,” he added.
Government will increase agricultural production by ensuring irrigation facilities: Commerce Minister
The government is giving special importance to increasing agricultural production by ensuring irrigation facilities, said Commerce, Industry and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir.
Government is working to stop disappearances and extrajudicial killings: Law Minister
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Asaduzzaman has said that the government has taken effective initiatives to stop the culture of disappearances and extrajudicial killings.
ICT will conduct internal probe into alleged bribery: Chief prosecutor
International Crimes Tribunal will conduct an internal investigation over the allegations of bribery of Tk one crore involving a prosecutor at the International Crimes Tribunal, said Chief Prosecutor of the tribunal Aminul Islam.
Trump-Putin discusses war, Russain oil sanctions
US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed the war in Iran and prospects for peace in Ukraine, hours after the Kremlin chief warned that a global energy crisis threatened the world economy on Monday.