Current Affairs
US deploys largest aircraft carrier 'Gerald Ford' to Red Sea amid ceasefire
The United States has deployed the world's largest aircraft carrier, 'USS Gerald R Ford', to the Red Sea to strengthen its military presence amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Pentagon officials confirmed the information to Associated Press.
Education minister brings back strict anti-cheating stance during NTRCA exams
Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon once again displayed his uncompromising stance against cheating during an inspection of examination centres for the NTRCA principal and vice-principal recruitment tests on Saturday morning, April 18.
'Silent expulsion' scrapped from SSC exam conduct policy
Dhaka Education Board has repealed the 'silent expulsion' clause related to the conduct of Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations.
Mirpur, Sylhet to host Pakistan Tests in May
Bangladesh will host Pakistan for a two-match Test series next month, with matches scheduled in Mirpur and Sylhet as part of the ICC World Test Championship.
Lightning strikes kill 11 in 5 districts
A total of 11 people have died in lightning strikes in five districts of the country in a single day.
Bangladesh receives another 5,000 tonnes of diesel from India
Bangladesh today received 5,000 tonnes of diesel from India through the cross-border pipeline, totaling the volume of around 30,000 tonnes since March when, the Middle Eastern war crisis started disrupting the global supply system, energy officials said.
Four more die with measles symptoms in 24 hours
Four people have died in the last 24 hours with suspected measles, while 86 have been confirmed with measles and 942 suspected cases have been reported during the same period, according to a press release from the Directorate General of Health Services control room on Saturday, April 18.
DMP issues traffic directives for SSC exams, guardians barred from waiting near centres
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued a set of directives to keep the capital's traffic system normal around the upcoming SSC and equivalent examinations starting from April 21. The public and vehicle drivers have been specifically urged to avoid unnecessary movement and parking on roads adjacent to exam centres to ensure hassle-free travel for candidates.
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade of its ports
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, calling the decision a response to the continued blockade of its ports by the United States. The Iranian military on Saturday, April 18, said control of the strategic waterway has returned to its previous state, with reports indicating Iranian gunboats fired at a merchant vessel as it attempted to cross.
Professional excellence not enough, doctors must be humane: PM
Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman has said that along with professional excellence, it is essential for doctors to become humane, as a doctor's advice and sincere behaviour work like medicine for a patient.