A group of supporters of former Awami League lawmaker and cricketer Shakib Al Hasan submitted a corruption complaint against former Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud at the headquarters of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on Thursday.
Abdur Razzaq bin Sulaiman alias Riyad, the student leader who gained notoriety for attacking students and creating unrest, has been arrested by police once again.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman spent time with children and adolescents after performing Jumu'ah prayers at the central mosque of the Naval Headquarters in Banani. He shook hands with the children present there and affectionately patted some on their heads.
The second day of the Amar Ekushey Book Fair, which began in Ramadan, did not see the expected readership. Despite being a weekend holiday, the fair premises were largely empty of buyers. Instead of arranging books at many stalls, construction work is still going on—workers are busy with the sound of hammers and saws. As a result, many publishers have not yet been able to start exhibiting books as they are not fully prepared.
Police have arrested seven leaders and activists of the Awami League women's wing and the driver of the microbus carrying them during a snap rally in Dhanmondi, Dhaka.
Bangladesh has been hit by an unusual number of earthquakes throughout February this year. In just 27 days, at least 10 mild to moderate tremors have been recorded in different parts of the country, which has raised concerns among experts.