Current Affairs
Education Board compiling list of teachers removed for aiding SSC exam cheating
The Education Board is compiling a list of center secretaries and room inspectors who have been relieved of their duties for allegedly assisting in cheating during this year’s Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations.
Papon, wife sued over Tk800 crore in suspicious transactions
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against former Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president and ex-lawmaker Nazmul Hassan Papon and his wife Roksana Hassan, alleging suspicious financial transactions amounting to around Tk800 crore.
Over 50 injured in clash between local rivals in Habiganj
At least 50 people were injured in a fierce clash between two rival groups over a longstanding feud in Baniachong upazila of Habiganj on Monday (May 5) afternoon.
Hefazat-e-Islam faces legal notice for remarks contempting women
Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh, a religious-based organisation, has been served a legal notice over alleged derogatory remarks made by its leaders targeting women involved in the government's Women's Affairs Reform Commission.
EIB to provide €350 million loan for Bangladesh’s renewable energy projects
The European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Union’s (EU) main lending arm, has approved a €350 million framework loan for the implementation of renewable energy projects in Bangladesh.
Motorcycles, three-wheelers allowed on Dhaka Elevated Expressway on Tuesday
In an effort to alleviate public inconvenience during the return of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, authorities have decided to allow motorcycles and CNG-run auto-rickshaws to use the Dhaka Elevated Expressway on Tuesday.
Satkhira mangoes hit markets from today
Juicy and delicious fruit mango of Satkhira has started appearing in the local markets from Monday (May 5).
Six bombs found at construction site in Chattogram
Six bombs were unearthed on Monday afternoon during soil excavation work for a building foundation in the Purba Madarbari area of Chattogram city.
BFF signs 18 ‘Rebel’ female footballers
The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has formally signed contracts with 18 female footballers, including national team captain Sabina Khatun, who were previously labelled as ‘rebels’ for their stance on team management issues.
Khaleda heading towards Heathrow Airport for homecoming
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia started her journey to Heathrow Airport to fly to Dhaka today (Monday) aboard a special air ambulance provided by the Emir of Qatar, as all necessary preparations for her return home have already been completed.