Current Affairs
PM announces ‘LPG Card’ scheme for women to ease cooking burden
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has announced the introduction of an ‘LPG Card’ for women, expanding social support initiatives alongside existing family and agriculture cards.
10 ways to stay safe from lightning strikes
Bangladesh, one of the most lightning-prone countries in South Asia, faces a heightened risk of lightning-related casualties between March and June, particularly during pre-monsoon storms. While lightning cannot be prevented, experts say following basic safety measures can significantly reduce the risk of injury or death.
James, Rupam Islam to rock Sydney concert together
Two of Bengal’s most iconic rock figures—Bangladeshi band star James of Nagar Baul and Indian rock vocalist Rupam Islam of Fossils—are set to share an international stage for the first time in Australia.
EC upholds BNP alliance candidate Zeba Amina Khan’s nomination validity
The Election Commission (EC) has upheld the validity of the nomination paper of Zeba Amina Khan, a candidate from the BNP-led alliance for a reserved women’s seat, clearing the way for her participation in the election.
Iranian FM arrives in Russia for talks with Putin
Iranian Foreign Minister (FM) Abbas Araghchi has arrived in St. Petersburg for high-level talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Iran’s state news agency IRNA.
Bangladesh to take on New Zealand in T20 series opener today
Bangladesh return to T20 international cricket after a five-month break, taking on New Zealand in the first match of a three-game series on Monday (April 27) at the Bir Shreshtha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram.
Jamaat MP Amir Hamza gets anticipatory bail in defamation case
The High Court (HC) granted eight weeks’ anticipatory bail to Kushtia-3 lawmaker and Jamaat-e-Islami leader Mufti Amir Hamza in a defamation case filed over alleged derogatory remarks about Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku.
PM inaugurates Ulashi Canal Re-excavation Project in Jashore
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has inaugurated the re-excavation of the Ulashi Canal in Sharsha upazila of Jashore as part of the government’s nationwide initiative to restore rivers, canals and water bodies to enhance environmental protection and climate resilience.
Four hajj pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia
Four Bangladeshi pilgrims have died in Saudi Arabia. All the deaths were reported as natural, and all the deceased were male, according to the latest Hajj bulletin released on Monday (April 27).
Mother, daughters killed as storm-uprooted tree falls onto house in Jamalpur
A mother and her two daughters were killed when a tree collapsed onto their house during a Kalbaishakhi storm at Melandah upazila in Jamalpur.