The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has warned the public against unauthorised loan activities being conducted through mobile apps, online platforms and social media. The agency also published a list of 31 such apps that lure users with the promise of easy and fast loans, advising people not to take loans from these platforms.
A proposal has been sent to the Indian government for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and an application has also been filed with Interpol for issuing a Red Notice against her. Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed informed parliament of this in response to a question from Jamalpur-5 MP Shah Md Warez Ali Mamun on Thursday.
The government has reconstituted the 10-member 'Cabinet Committee on National Awards' to make the national award conferment process more effective. Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Dr Abdul Moeen Khan has been made the committee's chairman.
The Directorate General of Health Services has reported that no one has died from dengue in the country in the last 24 hours. However 868 new dengue patients have been admitted to hospital in the same period.
Opposition members of parliament walked out of the National Parliament session on Thursday, August 27, at 8:07pm during the proceedings.
Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman has introduced a new bill in the Jatiya Sangsad aimed at amending the Transfer of Property Act of 1882. In the proposed amendment an opportunity will be created to retain the right to enjoy the property during the lifetime of the donor even after gifting the property among parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren or husband-wife.