Current Affairs
8 more children die with measles symptoms
Eight more people died with measles symptoms across the country in the last 24 hours, according to a press release of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) control room issued today.
Children account for 27.4% of drug dealers in Dhaka: Study
A recent study has revealed a concerning level of involvement of minors in Dhaka’s illicit drug trade, with those aged 15 or younger accounting for 27.4% of the drug sellers surveyed. The study found that children were most commonly involved in selling yaba.
Cyber Dal vice-president arrested over Radda health centre vandalism
Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Detective Branch has arrested Sazzad Hossain Mishu Molla, 36, vice-president of the Bangladesh Nationalist Cyber Dal, in connection with the vandalism, looting and demolition of the Radda MCH-FP Centre in Mirpur-1.
Uranium shipment reaches Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant
The first shipment of uranium fuel for the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant’s Unit 2 has reached the project site in Ishwardi, Pabna, under tight security.
Commerce Minister seeks explanation for Tk 520 Malta price, orders action
Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has ordered an explanation for the high retail price of Malta and called for urgent steps to boost imports and stabilise the market.
France student protest escalate as 1,747 arrested in a day
Student protests over teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating school buildings have escalated into violent clashes with riot police across France, disrupting hundreds of schools and leading to 1,747 arrests in a single day.
Schools, colleges to get up to 16 days of Durga Puja holidays
Educational institution across the country are set for extended breaks around Durga Puja this year, with holidays combined with weekly weekends giving some institutions up to 16 consecutive days off.
Country’s ports, sea routes can connect economy to world: PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said Bangladesh’s strategic and geographic position gives its seaports, waterways and coastal economy significant potential to connect with the global economy.
First uranium shipment on way to Rooppur under tight security
A convoy carrying the first batch of uranium for the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant began its journey from Dhaka to the project site on Friday morning (October 3) under tight security provided by the Bangladesh Army.
Astronomers detect first radio emission from an exoplanet
Astronomers have detected what they say is the first radio emission directly traced to a planet beyond the solar system, revealing an exceptionally powerful magnetic field around the gas giant Beta Pictoris b.