Current Affairs
19 killed and 66 wounded in heavy Russian attack on Ukraine
Nineteen people were killed in a heavy overnight Russian missile and drone attack that struck an apartment building in the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil, Ukrainian officials said on Wednesday. Another 66 people were wounded in the overnight strikes on Ukraine that targeted energy and transport infrastructure, forcing emergency power cuts in a number of regions in frigid temperatures.
Khalilur Rahman invites Ajit Doval to visit Dhaka
Bangladesh National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman has invited his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval to visit Bangladesh at a convenient time.
Fox on Shah Amanat Airport runway, flight stuck for 26 minutes
A Dhaka-bound US-Bangla Airlines flight was stuck for about 26 minutes as a fox suddenly appeared on the runway of Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram.
NCP objects to using Tarique, Ziaur Rahman's photos in poll campaign
National Citizen Party (NCP) is insisting on implementing the ban on using the picture of anyone other than the party chief in election campaigns.
Delhi highlights strategic importance of Pharma sector in economic partnership with Dhaka
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma has underscored the strategic importance of the pharmaceutical sector in the economic partnership between Bangladesh and India.
Malaysia imposes ‘unacceptable’ conditions regarding labour market: Asif Nazrul
Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Adviser Asif Nazrul has said that Malaysia has reopened its labour market for Bangladeshi workers but attached around a dozen conditions that Dhaka considers unacceptable.
World Cup confirmed for 42 countries
The draw for the 2026 World Cup will be held on December 5. However, the 48 teams of the upcoming mega tournament have not yet been finalized. Since the World Cup qualifiers, 42 countries have confirmed their tickets for the tournament to be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada. On Wednesday, 8 new countries added their names to the list. The remaining 6 countries will join them through play-offs.
Decision to hand over Ctg port to foreigners will become a pain in the neck: 12-party alliance
The leaders of the 12-party alliance, which is a partner in the BNP's simultaneous movement, have commented that the decision to hand over Chattogram port to foreigners could become a pain in the neck in the future.
Mushfiqur one run away from a century in his 100th Test
Bangladesh star cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim is poised to enter the record books. He closed the opening day of the Mirpur Test against Ireland unbeaten on 99, needing just one more run to become only the 11th man in history to score a century in his 100th Test.
Sabotage attempted at two Grameen Bank branches
Miscreants have reportedly attempted sabotage at two Grameen Bank branches in Dhamrai and Raninagar upazilas of Naogaon.