1 US President Donald Trump has announced the extension of the ceasefire with Iran. He also stated that the blockade on Iranian ports will continue. He mentioned that at Pakistan’s request, the United States will prolong the ceasefire with Iran while maintaining the blockade on Iranian ports. Source: BBC. In a statement posted on social media, Trump said, “The Iranian government has severely collapsed – which was not unexpected.” The US President stated, “At the request of Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, we have been asked to suspend the attack on Iran so that their…
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1 The government is set to commence its paddy, rice, and wheat procurement drive for the current Boro season from May 3. This year, a total target of 1.8 million metric tons of paddy and rice, along with 50,000 metric tons of wheat, has been set for collection. This information was disclosed at a press conference held after a meeting of the Food Planning and Monitoring Committee (FPMC) on Wednesday, April 22. During the meeting, it was announced that Boro paddy would be purchased at Tk 36 per kg, boiled rice at Tk 49 per kg, Atop (unboiled) rice at…
0 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman stated that he does not wish to act hostile towards anyone to ensure press freedom in the country. He made this comment on Tuesday (April 21) at a meeting held with members of the Newspaper Owners Association of Bangladesh (NOAB), an organization of newspaper owners. NOAB President Motiur Rahman Chowdhury and other members of the organization were present at this meeting, held in the Public Administration Conference Room of the Cabinet Division at the Secretariat. Speaking about press freedom, the Prime Minister stated that he does not wish to act hostile towards anyone to ensure…
1 The Bangladesh team has arrived in Chattogram to play the final match of the three-match ODI series. The T20 battle will commence right after this series-deciding match. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has already announced the squad for the first two T20Is against New Zealand. Experienced bowlers like Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman have not been included. On Tuesday (April 21), the BCB announced a 15-member squad for the first two T20Is. Both matches will be held in Chattogram. Experienced bowlers Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman have been rested for the first two matches of this series. Taking this…
1 The Sirajganj court has issued an arrest warrant against Mufti Amir Hamza, Member of Parliament for Kushtia-3 constituency. The court issued the warrant on Tuesday (April 21). Charges have been brought under various sections of the Penal Code in the case filed with the Sirajganj court. Another defamation case, seeking 100 crore taka in damages based on the same allegations, has also been filed. The court has directed the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) to investigate this matter. Previously, a legal notice was sent against him for making controversial remarks regarding the transfer of Kushtia’s Deputy Commissioner (DC). The…
1 The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations are starting today, Tuesday (April 21). A total of 18,57,344 students are participating in the examinations this year. Prime Minister’s Advisor and Prime Minister’s Office spokesperson Mahdi Amin announced this at a press conference on Monday (April 20) at the Secretariat, held regarding the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations. Education Minister A. N. M. Ehsanul Hoque Milan was also present at the time. Mahdi Amin is responsible for advising the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education. Mahdi Amin stated that 18,57,344 students will sit…
0 Education Minister Dr. A N M Ehsanul Haque Milan announced that the first day of the SSC and equivalent examinations, conducted across the country, has been completed smoothly and successfully. He made this statement at a press conference held at the International Conference Center of the International Mother Language Institute in the capital on Tuesday (April 21) afternoon. The Education Minister stated, “There is no possibility of question paper leaks in the ongoing SSC and equivalent examinations. The exams are being conducted spontaneously nationwide simultaneously, and no incidents or complaints of question leaks have been reported anywhere.” He further…
1 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has inaugurated the second phase of the ‘Family Card’ distribution program. He inaugurated the program at an event held at Shaheed Zia Degree College field in Bagbari, Gabtoli Upazila, Bogura on Monday (April 20) afternoon. At this event, the widely promised Family Cards of the BNP government were handed over to 911 people. The head of government also announced that Family Cards would be delivered to 23 upazilas within this month. In his speech delivered at this event, he stated that crores of Taka were siphoned off during the previous autocratic regime. He added that…
1 A moderate earthquake has struck the India-Myanmar border region. As a result, mild tremors were felt in various parts of Bangladesh, including the capital Dhaka. The tremor was felt on Tuesday (April 21) at 6:29 AM. According to earthquake monitoring agencies, the earthquake measured 5.1 on the Richter scale. Its epicenter was in the Homalin area of Myanmar’s Sagaing Region, near the India-Manipur border. The earthquake’s hypocenter was approximately 66 kilometers deep from the Earth’s surface. Due to its significant depth, its intensity was felt relatively less on the surface. Meanwhile, India’s National Center for Seismology reported that a…
1 Bangladesh lost the first One-Day International of the three-match series by 26 runs. Thus, there was no alternative for the hosts but to win the second match to prevent a series defeat. In this match held in Mirpur, Mehidy Hasan Miraz and his team made no mistakes. Bangladesh has levelled the series by defeating New Zealand by a large margin of 6 wickets. Batting first at the start of the match, New Zealand’s innings ended at just 198 runs, losing all their wickets. In reply, Bangladesh secured victory with 87 balls and 6 wickets in hand. Chasing 199 runs,…