Current Affairs
Warning signalled at river ports as storms likely in 14 regions by tonight
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast thunderstorms with rain in 14 regions of the country by tonight.
Actor Zaher Alvi sent to jail over wife's suicide
A court has ordered television actor Zaher Alvi to be sent to jail in a case filed over allegedly abetting his wife's suicide.
School admission test will be 'nominal', no need for coaching: Education Minister
There is no reason for parents to worry about the dependence on coaching surrounding the school admission test from the next academic year, said Education Minister Dr. ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon.
Vandalism at power office over load-shedding, youth tied to pole by employees
sAngered by severe load-shedding, an incident of vandalism took place at the Palli Bidyut Samity Zonal Office in Koyra upazila of Khulna.
Pakistan plans to deploy submarines in the Bay of Bengal
Pakistan Navy expects to establish a sustained presence in the Bay of Bengal following the induction of its newly commissioned submarine, PNS Hangor, a senior naval officer said during during maiden voyage home break at Colombo Port.
Relief as rain hits capital after scorching heat
After days of continuous intense heat and suffocating weather, a welcoming rain has drenched the capital city, Dhaka. The sky suddenly turned dark with clouds, and rain began in various areas of the city, bringing relief to the city dwellers who were miserable due to the heat on Thursday afternoon (June 18).
Jubo Dal postpones announced protest march due to hostile weather
Dhaka Metropolitan North Jubo Dal has postponed its pre-announced protest march due to inclement weather.
Veteran artist Mustafa Monwar admitted to ICU
Eminent Bangladeshi artist and pioneer of the country’s puppet movement Mustafa Monwar has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Square Hospital in Dhaka after his health condition deteriorated, family members said on Thursday (June 18).
Zaher Alvi surrenders before court in wife’s suicide abetment case
Television actor Zaher Alvi on Thursday (June 18) surrendered before a Dhaka court and sought bail in a case filed over the alleged abetment of his wife Afra Ibnat Ikra’s suicide.
3 killed by lightning strikes while fishing in Netrokona
Three people were killed in separate lightning strike incidents while fishing in water bodies in Netrokona’s Madan and Kendua upazilas on Thursday morning (June 18).