Current Affairs
Woman killed while trying to stop granddaughter's abduction attempt
A 54-year-old woman was stabbed to death when she tried to stop an attempted abduction of her teenage granddaughter in Goainaghat, Sylhet. The attackers also injured the teenager and her mother.
PM sits with farmer on stage, listens to his words
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited Chandpur after 20 years and spoke with farmers. During his visit to oversee the re-excavation of the Khord Khal, which holds memories of his father, he called a farmer to the stage and sat him beside him.
Tk 40,000 crore lost from budget due to Middle East war: Finance Minister
The ongoing war in the Middle East has put significant pressure on Bangladesh's budget, Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has said. Approximately 4 billion US dollars, equivalent to around Tk 40,000 crore in local currency, has been lost from the budget due to the impact of the war.
Govt intervention sought to protect Ustad Alauddin Khan Sangeet Angan land
Cultural figures and prominent citizens of Brahmanbaria have demanded immediate government intervention to protect the land of 'Sur Samrat Alauddin Sangeet Angan', associated with the memory of legendary musician Ustad Alauddin Khan.
Liton Das hits 6th Test ton as Bangladesh batting collapse
Liton Das played a magnificent innings amidst a batting collapse, holding one end together as wickets fell around him to score his sixth Test century.
No anti-state agreement will be signed: Mirza Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General and Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said no agreement that compromises Bangladesh's interests will be signed with India regarding the Farakka issue .
Titas Gas announces 18-hour suspension in parts of Savar from Sunday night
Gas supply will remain suspended for 18 consecutive hours from Sunday night, May 17, in Savar, Hemayetpur, the tannery industrial city and surrounding areas due to pipeline replacement work, Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company has said.
Police arrest 129 in special drives across capital
Police have arrested 129 people in special drives across the capital in a single day, according to a press release by Dhaka Metropolitan Police on Saturday, May 16.
Hajj airfare can be reduced to Tk 1 lakh if monopoly ends: HAAB
Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh President Syed Golam Sarwar has said that the total cost of Hajj can be reduced if airlines stop overcharging pilgrims. He alleged that airlines are collecting up to Tk 54,000 extra from Hajj pilgrims in the name of dedicated Hajj flights, and the monopoly business is increasing financial pressure on ordinary pilgrims.
Film industry to advance through national consensus: Information Minister
The government sees the creative sector as a vital force in rebuilding the state and society, Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon has said. He stated that the country's film industry will be taken to new heights based on national consensus.