Petrol and diesel prices in India have been increased by up to three rupees per liter as crude oil prices in the global market rise due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The new prices went into effect on Friday (May 15). It is known that in Delhi, the price of petrol per liter is now Rs 97.77 and diesel is Rs 90.67. In Kolkata, the price of petrol per liter is Rs 108.74 and diesel is Rs 95.25. The amount of this price increase in other cities of the country ranges from Rs 2.83 to Rs 3.29 per liter. Meanwhile, the price of CNG in Delhi has increased by Rs 2 per kg and is being sold at Rs 79.9 per kg. And in the Mumbai metropolitan area, the price of this fuel is Rs 84 per kg. Earlier, a major change was made in the price of fuel in April 2022.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China soon, the Kremlin said on Thursday (May 14) local time, adding that preparations for the visit have already been completed. Although the exact date of Putin's visit has not yet been announced, it is expected that the visit will include discussions on Russia-China relations and various international issues between the two countries. Russian President Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping have developed a close relationship in recent years. The two leaders have met more than 40 times, most recently in Beijing in September last year. The two countries signed a "boundless strategic partnership" agreement in February 2022, just weeks before Russia's military campaign in Ukraine began. Since then, analysts say relations between Moscow and Beijing have grown closer, despite Western pressure. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump is currently on a visit to China. As a result, the diplomatic activities of Washington, Moscow and Beijing at the same time have created new discussions in international politics.

Bangladesh Bank has said that converting debit or credit plastic cards to metal is risky. The central bank has issued a warning message in this regard. A message posted on Bangladesh Bank's official Facebook page on Thursday night said that it has recently been observed that some unauthorized third-party organizations are tempting customers to convert their debit or credit plastic cards into metal cards. In this process, customers have to share sensitive information including card number, expiration date, CVV with the organization, which is very risky. Bangladesh Bank said that these institutions are not authorized by any bank or regulatory authority. Bangladesh Bank has disclosed the risks involved in converting debit or credit cards to metal. They are: (a) risk of fraud due to leakage of confidential card information; (b) possibility of unauthorized transactions; (c) financial loss to the customer and disruption of information security; (d) increased risk in overall card management. The central bank has requested all customers to refrain from providing card-related information to these unauthorized institutions or individuals, including converting plastic cards to metal cards. In this case, it has been advised to use only the authorized channels of the concerned bank. The central bank, in a warning to customers, said that ensuring financial security is the top priority of banks. Do not share OTP or any card information under any circumstances and contact the bank immediately if you notice any suspicious activity.

The Meteorological Department has said that there is a possibility of heavy to very heavy rain in the northern part of the country and Sylhet division for four consecutive days due to the intensification of a low-pressure area located in the southwestern Bay of Bengal and adjacent areas. The Meteorological Department has forecast that light to moderate rain/thunderstorm accompanied by temporary gusty/stormy winds and lightning is likely to occur at many places in Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places in Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barisal and Chittagong divisions on Friday (May 15). Also, moderate to very heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions. Day and night temperatures may increase slightly across the country. Light to moderate rain/thunderstorm accompanied by temporary gusty/stormy winds and lightning is likely to occur at many places in Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barisal and Chittagong divisions on Saturday (May 16). Also, moderate to heavy rainfall is likely to occur at some places in Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions. Day and night temperatures may remain almost unchanged across the country. Light to moderate rain/thunderstorm accompanied by temporary gusty/stormy winds and lightning is likely to occur at some places in Mymensingh, Sylhet and Chittagong divisions and at one or two places in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna and Barisal divisions on Sunday (May 17). Also, moderate to heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in Mymensingh, Sylhet and Chittagong divisions. Day and night temperatures may increase slightly across the country. Light to moderate rain/thunderstorm accompanied by temporary gusty/stormy winds and lightning is likely to occur at many places in Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barisal and Chittagong divisions on Monday (May 18). Also, moderate to very heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places in Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions. Day and night temperatures may remain almost unchanged across the country.

World's best all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan recently spoke openly about Bangladesh's cricket and politics. The cricketer, who is currently in the United States with his family, recently gave an interview to 'Simply Said' and commented on his political position, uncertainty about returning to the country, the future of the cricket board and various personal issues. He said, "At one time, I saw that everyone supported the Awami League, and now I see that no one supports the Awami League. It's a situation like this." When asked where he would go first when he returns home in the future, Mirpur Stadium or his own district, Magura, he said, "Right now, the biggest concern is to set foot in Dhaka." In an interview, he was asked, "Your former teammate, your friend Tamim Iqbal is the board president. Has he taken any new initiatives?" He said, "The board that comes after the elections will probably have a lot of time to think and make a decision." Responding to criticism over his decision to enter politics, Shakib said, "I don't think I did anything wrong." When asked about the reason for participating in elections during his playing career, he said, "I was never Shakib Al Hasan in Magura. I was always Faisal in Magura."