Current Affairs
Putin and Xi sign 20 deals
During a two-day state visit to mark the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Sino–Russian Treaty of Friendship, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping signed over 20 agreements ranging from trade and technology to cultural cooperation. Xi lauded the relationship as a “comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination” at its highest level, while Putin called ties “unprecedented.”
Bangladesh's revenue target falls short by Tk 1.04 lakh crore in 10 months
Bangladesh's revenue collection fell short of the target by more than Tk 1.04 lakh crore during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year, reflecting persistent economic challenges, slowing consumption, and weak business activity.
Child dies after falling from moving train in Banani
An unidentified child died after falling from the roof of a moving train in the area adjacent to Banani Sainik Club in the capital.
3rd unit of Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant resumes operation
After being shut down for six months and 20 days, the third unit of the 275 MW capacity of the Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant in Dinajpur resumed production on Wednesday (May 20) afternoon. Currently, 100 MW of electricity is being added to the national grid from this unit.
Two SSC examinees die after taking bath in Gorai river
Two friends have died while taking bath in Gorai river after SSC exam in Kushtia. The incident took place in Haripur Setu area of Hatsh Haripur Union on Wednesday (May 20) afternoon.
West Bengal allocates land to BSF for installing barbed wire along border
The West Bengal state government has handed over 27 kilometers of land to the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) in the first phase for construction of barbed wire along the Bangladesh border.
NTMC increasing capacity to prevent anti-government propaganda
The National Telecommunications Monitoring Center (NTMC) is going to increase its capacity to block and filter content published on various websites, including social media, to prevent anti-government propaganda.
Human trafficker among 10 held on Sylhet border
Ten people, including a human trafficker, were detained while illegally entering Bangladesh through the Gowainghat border in Sylhet.
‘Cockroach Janata Party’ in the discussion; Why are thousands of Indian youth joining?
An unprecedented satirical political movement has started in India over a controversial remark by Chief Justice Surya Kant. After the Chief Justice compared unemployed youth to ‘cockroaches’ during a hearing, thousands of youth are joining a virtual platform called ‘Cockroach Janata Party’ (CJP) on social media.
Dorielton treble earns hattrick joy for Bashundhara Kings
Dorielton Gomes produced a brilliant hattrick as Bashundhara Kings came from behind to beat Mohammedan Sporting Club 3-2 in an entertaining Federation Cup final at the Bashundhara Kings Arena on Wednesday.