Current Affairs
Impress Telefilm brings double Eid treat with ‘Sarar Songsar’ on OTT and ‘Masud Rana’ in cinemas
Legendary Bangladeshi writer Kazi Anwar Hossain’s iconic creations are making a major comeback this Eid season through two different visual formats, as audiences embrace both the emotional thriller 'Sarar Songsar' on OTT and the long-awaited spy action film 'Masud Rana' on the big screen.
Sathira Jakir Jessy named in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup umpire panel
Bangladesh has achieved another milestone in international cricket as Sathira Jakir Jessy has been named in the umpire panel for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026.
Prime Minister checks on family of Ramisa on Eid Day
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has reached out to the family of eight-year-old Ramisa, who was raped and murdered in the capital’s Pallabi area earlier this month, reaffirming the government’s commitment to ensuring justice in the brutal case.
Capital to be cleared of sacrificial waste by 2am: State Minister
State Minister for Local Government Mir Shahe Alam has announced that all sacrificial waste generated during Eid-ul-Azha in the capital will be removed by 2:00am, as authorities intensify efforts to keep the city clean and hygienic.
No possibility of sacrificial hides being smuggled this year: Commerce Minister
Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said there is no possibility of sacrificial animal hides being smuggled out of the country this year, as the government has strengthened monitoring and preservation measures during Eid-ul-Azha.
London to host Ballon d’Or ceremony for the first time in history
The prestigious Ballon d'Or ceremony will be held in London for the first time in its history later this year, organisers announced on Thursday (May 28).
Bangladesh handed tough AFC U-20 challenge with India, Syria and Uzbekistan
Bangladesh national under-20 football team have been placed in a challenging Group ‘B’ alongside Uzbekistan, Syria and India in the qualification round of the AFC U-20 Asian Cup 2027.
Woman still missing 20 hours after boat capsize in Karnaphuli river
Rescue teams continued search operations for a young woman who went missing after a boat capsized in the Karnaphuli River in Rangunia upazila of Chattogram.
Prime Minister thanks Narendra Modi for Eid greetings
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has thanked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for extending Eid-ul-Azha greetings to the people of Bangladesh, describing the gesture as “warm and cordial” and expressing hope for stronger ties between the two neighbouring nations.
Government working to take nation to a better place: Prime Minister
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said the government is striving to take Bangladesh “to a better place,” stressing that the country’s desired future can be achieved if everyone performs their responsibilities properly from their respective positions.