Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has started interviewing candidates for reserved women's seats in the 13th National Parliament election, as the party moves forward with its nomination process ahead of the upcoming polls.
Police personnel are suffering due to the fuel crisis and long queues at pumps, which is hampering their regular duties. In light of this situation, the Bangladesh Police Association has demanded separate lanes for police at fuel pumps.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has sent greeting gifts for Hajj pilgrims. The gifts sent on his behalf have already reached the Dhaka Hajj Office.
Police in Dhaka have taken Jonny Nandi, personal secretary to the Jatiya Ganotantrik Party (JAGPA) Spokesperson Rashed Prodhan, into custody following tensions during a protest programme in Mohammadpur.
At least five more people have died in the past 24 hours due to measles and suspected measles-related complications, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
The Bangladesh Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (BAERA) has issued a commissioning license for fuel loading operations at Unit 1 of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant.