Current Affairs
Police killed two people in front of me: Asif
Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiya, Adviser to the Ministry of LGRD and Sports, has testified as a witness before the International Crimes Tribunal, holding former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, former DMP Commissioner Habibur Rahman, various leaders of the Awami League, the police officers who opened fire, and command authorities responsible for the killing of six people in Chankharpul, Dhaka, on August 5 last year, alleging crimes against humanity.
ACC seeks travel ban on joint secretary Rathindranath
The Anti-Corruption Commission has applied to the court to impose a travel ban on Rathindranath Dutta, Regional Director of the Technical Education Department in Sylhet, and his wife Chandana Das, in connection with allegations of illicit asset acquisition. The commission has also directed the couple to submit a statement of assets.
30 arrested in special drive in Dhaka
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) detains 30 more individuals in special operations conducted in crime-prone areas of the capital. From them, police seize 640 yaba tablets, two bottles of phensedyl, 75 grams of cannabis, and Tk 2,92,990 in cash from illegal drug trade.
NCP will not take registration without Shapla symbol: Nasiruddin Patwary
The Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) has clearly stated that it will not accept election registration from the Election Commission (EC) without the 'Shapla' (water lily) symbol, said the party’s chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary.
Special alert at all airports over fear of cyber attacks
The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) issues a special alert across all international and domestic airports in the country amid fears of cyber attacks. Ten specific directives are sent to the airports in this regard.
July Charter to be signed on Oct 15
The July National Charter 2025 will be signed on October 15 at the South Plaza of the National Parliament. This was stated in a press release on Thursday by the National Consensus Commission.
Dengue claims 4 more lives
In the past 24 hours, 781 patients were admitted to hospitals across the country with dengue, while four more deaths were reported during this period. So far this year, 224 people have died from dengue, with 52,885 hospital admissions recorded.
Advisory Council approves proposal to merge five private banks
The Advisory Council has given in-principle approval to a proposal to merge five private banks into a single Shariah-based bank.
Bangladesh welcomes ongoing Hamas-Israel dialogue
Bangladesh has welcomed the ongoing dialogue aimed at ending the fighting in Gaza, calling it a crucial step toward peace. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Thursday highlighting the importance of diplomacy and dialogue in resolving conflicts.
Hungarian writer Laszlo Krasznahorkai wins Nobel in literature
Hungarian writer Laszlo Krasznahorkai has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature this year for his outstanding contribution to literature. The Swedish Academy announced his name on Thursday, October 9.