Current Affairs
Journalists face 1,073 incidents of attack, cases and killings in 15 months: TIB
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has stated in a report that incidents of attacks, lawsuits and harassment targeting journalists and media workers have risen alarmingly in Bangladesh over the 15-month period from August 5, 2024; after the fall of the government to November 1, 2025. Based on publicly reported information, the organisation said a total of 1,073 journalists, media workers and their family members have been affected in at least 476 separate incidents.
SC orders to reinstate 4 seats in Bagerhat
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has rejected the government’s leave to appeal against the High Court ruling that declared the Election Commission’s gazette reducing Bagerhat’s four parliamentary seats to three illegal.
NCP announces candidates for 125 constituencies
The National Citizen Party (NCP) has announced its preliminary list of candidates for the upcoming national parliamentary elections, fielding nominees in 125 constituencies.
Domestic worker Ayesha arrested over Mohammadpur double murder case
Police have arrested domestic worker Ayesha from Jhalokathi in connection with the mother-daughter murder in Mohammadpur.
DMP suggests caution in hiring household workers
Following the recent murder of a mother and daughter in Mohammadpur, allegedly by a domestic worker, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has urged city residents to be extra careful when hiring domestic workers to ensure safety.
Fire service demands Tk 19cr for election duties
The Fire Service and Civil Defence Department has requested Tk 19 crore 9 lakh 38 thousand 120 to carry out its responsibilities during the upcoming 13th National Parliament election and referendum.
Adviser Asif Mahmud calls urgent press conference today
Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain today (December 10) has called an urgent press conference on contemporary issues.
Sheikh Hasina expresses deep concern over Khaleda Zia’s health
Awami League President and Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed deep concern over the serious illness of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia.
World Human Rights Day being observed today
World Human Rights Day is being observed today (December 10) with the theme: “Human Rights, Our Everyday Essential.”
7 killed as Russian military cargo plane crashes near Moscow
A Russian military cargo aircraft crashed near the city of Ivanovo, close to Moscow, on Tuesday, killing all seven people on board, including the pilot.