A court has ordered an investigation into the General Diary (GD) filed by model, actress and lawyer Jannatul Ferdous Piya seeking security. Metropolitan Magistrate Kamal Uddin on Monday directed the Officer-in-Charge of Banani Police Station to investigate the GD and submit a report within one month. The matter was confirmed by SI Mostafa Kamal of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Prosecution Division.
The United States has expressed interest in providing technical cooperation and exchanging expertise to preserve the accurate history of Bangladesh's Liberation War and create a reliable digital database of freedom fighters. US Ambassador to Dhaka Brent Christensen conveyed this interest during a meeting with Liberation War Affairs Minister Ahmed Azam Khan.
Ashiyan Group Chairman Nazrul Islam Bhuiya has secured bail after surrendering in a case filed by model and actress Mosammat Israt Jahan, also known as Snigdha Chowdhury, over allegations of assault, attempted murder and torture.
Acting President Hafiz Uddin Ahmed will hold office at Bangabhaban for the first time on Tuesday (July 28) at 12pm. However, while he will conduct official duties at Bangabhaban, he will continue to reside at the Speaker's official residence.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said the new generation must step forward to build a happy, prosperous and golden Bangladesh of the future. He also expressed the hope that the current generation would excel not only within the country but also on the international stage.
A writ petition has been filed with the High Court seeking an inquiry into the presence of 'harmful' microplastics in 26 out of 34 toothpaste brands available in the country's market.