Current Affairs
Gas explosion in Siddhirganj: Death toll rises to 6
The death toll from a devastating gas explosion in Siddhirganj has climbed to six, following the deaths of two more victims who had been undergoing treatment at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery.
Clashes erupt in front of JaPa office in Kakrail
Tensions flared outside the Jatiya Party (JaPa) office in Kakrail, Dhaka, on Friday evening, as rival groups engaged in stone-throwing and violent confrontations.
SAFF U-17 Championship: Bangladesh held to 1-1 draw by Bhutan
Bangladesh’s U-17 girls’ football team suffered a setback in their title bid after being held 1-1 by hosts Bhutan in a crucial match at the SAFF U-17 Championship on Friday.
Thai PM Shinawatra ousted over ethics breach
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was dismissed from office on Thursday by Thailand’s Constitutional Court after being found guilty of an ethics violation, ending her tenure just one year after taking office.
BJP attacks Congress offices in West Bengal and Bihar, clashes erupt
Violence erupted at Congress offices in West Bengal and Bihar as BJP supporters allegedly attacked and vandalized party premises, sparking clashes between the two parties' workers. The unrest follows offensive remarks made against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother, triggering widespread outrage.
IGCC hosts 'Nazrul Sandhya' at Indian Cultural Centre
Indian High Commission through its Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre on Thursday organised an event titled ‘Nazrul Sandhya’ to mark the 49th anniversary of the death of Bangladesh’s national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam at the Indian Cultural Centre, Gulshan in the capital, said a press release.
UK sends back 15 Bangladeshis for immigration violations
The UK government has deported 15 Bangladeshis for violating immigration laws, sending them back on a special charter flight on Friday.
Latif Siddiqui rejects bail application over distrust in court
Former minister Abdul Latif Siddiqui declined to seek bail in a terrorism-related case, stating that he has no trust in the judiciary. His lawyer, Saiful Islam, who went to obtain his signature on a power of attorney to fight the case on his behalf, revealed that Siddiqui refused to sign, saying the court lacks the authority to grant bail.
Bergman criticises arrest of Latif Siddique, 15 others
British journalist David Bergman has strongly criticised the recent arrests of former minister and ex-Awami League leader Latif Siddique, along with 15 others, under Bangladesh’s Anti-Terrorism Act. In a detailed Facebook post, Bergman condemned the move, claiming it does not serve the interests of the nation or the current government.
DU Prof Karzon seeks Tk 5 crore compensation from state
Dhaka University professor Dr. Sheikh Hafizur Rahman Karzon has demanded Tk 5 crore in compensation from the state, alleging that his fundamental rights were violated during his recent arrest and detention.