Current Affairs
Coaching centres, English medium schools to come under regulatory framework: Education Minister
The government will bring coaching centres under the purview of law, while English medium schools will be brought under accountability and regulatory oversight, Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon has announced.
Thunderstorms likely for 4 days
Bangladesh Meteorological Department has said that thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds are likely to occur in different parts of the country for the next four days. At the same time, the ongoing heat wave is likely to remain almost unchanged, the forecast has said.
Top 5 smartphones under ৳20,000
The Bangladeshi smartphone market in 2026 continues to deliver strong competition in the budget segment. Within the 20,000 BDT price bracket, consumers can now access devices offering high refresh rate displays, large batteries, improved cameras, and expanded memory options. Below is a curated list of five notable smartphones in this segment, presented with clear RAM/ROM-based pricing and key specifications.
Thousands of 'fake' freedom fighters excluded from red liberation letters, Indian list: Minister
The government has intensified its campaign against freedom fighters' gazettes, red liberation letters and non-freedom fighters included in the Indian list. So far, a total of 6,476 names have been excluded from the list, said Liberation War Affairs Minister Ahmed Azam Khan.
Work underway on 'National Tourism Master Plan' to advance sector: PM
Necessary steps have been taken considering the potential achievements from maritime zone planning activities, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said. He further informed that the current government has a specific commitment to advance the tourism sector in a long-term, sustainable and planned manner. To this end, the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism is working on formulating a 'National Tourism Master Plan'.
2-month-old baby beaten to death in Hathazari, father arrested
A father has been accused of beating a two-month-old baby girl to death over a trivial incident in Hathazari, Chittagong. The police have arrested the accused in the incident.
Govt plans to revise primary scholarship exam policy: Bobby Hajjaj
The government plans to bring changes to the primary scholarship examination policy in the future to encourage students, said State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj. He made the remarks after visiting the Motijheel Government Primary School examination centre in the capital on Wednesday, April 15.
Committee formed to launch PayPal in Bangladesh: PM
A committee has been formed to launch the international online payment service PayPal in Bangladesh, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said.
Warne’s son claims covid vaccine may have contributed to his father's death
Fresh controversy has emerged over the death of Australian cricket legend Shane Warne, after his son Jackson Warne suggested the Covid-19 vaccine may have played a role.
Interim govt indulged mobs: Dr. Zahed
The interim government indulged mobs, said Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman, Prime Minister's Information and Broadcasting Advisor.