Current Affairs
Finance minister heading to US for IMF-World Bank spring meeting
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury will leave for the United States on Friday, April 10, to attend the 2026 spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.
Internet slowdown for 3 days from Thursday for cable maintenance
Internet services across the country may experience slowdowns for the next three days as maintenance and repair work begins on the country's second submarine cable, Sea Me We 5. Partial disruptions may also occur during this period, said Bangladesh Submarine Cables Company Limited (BSCCL), which expressed regret for the temporary inconvenience.
Parliament session to continue on Friday as well: Chief whip
The parliament session will continue on Friday as well, Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni told journalists during a break in the session on Wednesday, April 8.
India agrees to hand over two accused in Hadi murder case
India has agreed to hand over two accused in the murder case of Sharif Osman Hadi, former spokesperson of Inqilab Manch, to Bangladesh, according to a foreign ministry statement on Wednesday, April 8.
Actor Zakia Bari Mamo expresses regret over national awards
Popular actor Zakia Bari Mamo has expressed regret over not receiving national-level awards and recognition despite having the qualifications.
10 children die with measles symptoms in 24 hours
Ten more children have died with measles symptoms in the last 24 hours, according to the latest report from the Directorate General of Health Services on Wednesday, April 8.
Indian Envoy meets Environment Minister
Indian High Commissioner to Dhaka Pranay Verma held a courtesy meeting with Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo at the Secretariat on Wednesday, April 8.
Woman strangled to death during robbery
A woman was strangled to death in a robbery at a house in Gazipur Sadar Upazila. During this, the robbers looted cash, gold ornaments and valuables.
Clash between DU students, doctors at DMCH
A clash occurred between doctors at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) and students from Dhaka University, leading to a temporary suspension of emergency services at the hospital.
Demand to declare Tarique Rahman, Arafat Rahman as 'child freedom fighters'
Mujibur Rahman, a member of parliament from Gazipur-1 constituency, has demanded that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his late brother Arafat Rahman Koko be given state recognition as 'Child Freedom Fighters' in the National Parliament.
