Current Affairs
Five more children die with measles symptoms, over a thousand infected
Five more children have died with measles symptoms in the country over the past 24 hours. During the same period, over a thousand children were infected with measles or its symptoms. The Directorate General of Health Services published the updated report on Wednesday (July 15).
Jubo League leader dies at Sirajganj jail
A leader of the now-proscribed Jubo League has died while undergoing treatment at a hospital after falling ill at Sirajganj District Jail.
Security tightened near education building as protesters gather
Security measures have been strengthened near the education building in the capital ahead of a 'long march' programme towards the Ministry of Education, as protesting students demand the postponement of ongoing HSC and equivalent examinations, the announcement of a new schedule, and the resignation of the Education Minister and the Minister for Primary and Mass Education. Students have also started gathering at the scene.
Rath Yatra Utsab to begin tomorrow
The Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, one of the most significant religious festivals of the Hindu community, will begin tomorrow with devotees expected to participate in celebrations and processions across the country.
Saudi Arabia eyes investments in Bangladesh's transport, logistics and maritime sectors
Saudi Arabia has expressed strong interest in expanding investments in Bangladesh's transport, logistics, maritime infrastructure and financial services sectors, while praising the government's efforts to promote private-sector participation and improve the ease of doing business.
New law to curb human trafficking, migrant smuggling effectively: Home Minister
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said the new law will play an effective role in curbing human trafficking and migrant smuggling, alongside preventing the misuse of technology and digital platforms by organised criminal gangs.
Shots fired at journalists in Khulna, one injured
Four journalists were targeted in a shooting incident in Khulna city. A journalist was injured by bullet splinters in the attack. The incident took place around 12:05am on Tuesday (July 14) in front of Jalil's tea shop on the western side of the United Nations Children's Park in the city .
National University postpones two exams amid flooding
The National University has postponed two examinations scheduled for Thursday (July 16), citing widespread flooding caused by heavy rainfall and onrushing water from upstream, while all other previously announced dates and schedules remain unchanged.
Dhaka cannot be saved without freeing canals, rivers from encroachment: Fakhrul
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said that Dhaka cannot be protected unless its rivers and canals are freed from encroachment and pollution, calling for a coordinated national effort to tackle the capital's mounting environmental and waste management challenges.
Protesting HSC candidates return to Uttara streets after exam
Students demanding the suspension of the ongoing HSC and equivalent examinations, publication of a revised exam schedule and the resignation of the Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister gathered on the streets of Uttara for a second consecutive day on Wednesday (July 15).