Current Affairs
Awami League leader attends father's janaza in handcuffs
Mohammad Shahadat Nabi, a leader of the banned Awami League and an executive committee member of the Chattogram's Chandanaish Upazila Awami League, attended his father's funeral prayers (janaza) in handcuffs after being released from prison on parole. Police noted that he was previously the relief subcommittee secretary of the Awami League's central committee.
Government decides to change fiscal year period to April 1 - March 31
The government has decided to change the period of the country's fiscal year. While the financial year has traditionally been calculated from July 1 to June 30, under the new decision, the fiscal year will run from April 1 to March 31.
Former MP Iqbal's office sealed, over 300 deeds, cheques seized
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has concluded a four-day raid at the office of former Awami League Member of Parliament and former Premier Bank Chairman H.B.M. Iqbal located in Iqbal Center, Banani. Following the operation, his chamber and a director's room were sealed, though the entire Iqbal Center was not locked down.
HC issues rule asking why Dipu Moni should not be granted bail in 5 cases
The High Court has issued a rule asking why former Awami League government minister Dipu Moni should not be granted bail in five separate cases.
Nasimul Ghani to continue as Cabinet Secretary for another year
Dr. Nasimul Ghani will remain in office as the Cabinet Secretary for an additional year. A gazette notification extending his tenure was issued by the Ministry of Public Administration on Monday.
College teacher temporarily suspended for facebook post paying respects to Bangabandhu
A lecturer at Nandangachhi College in Charghat upazila, Rajshahi, has been temporarily suspended over a Facebook post regarding Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The decision regarding Soheli Akter, a lecturer in the Home Economics department, was taken during an emergency meeting of the college’s governing body on Monday. However, she was not issued any show-cause notice prior to her suspension.
Youth tied to electric pole, beaten with pipe, hands burned with acid in Satkhira
A mentally unstable youth was allegedly tied to an electric post, beaten, and had an acid-like substance sprayed on his hands in Kolaroa upazila of Satkhira. The severely injured victim, 38-year-old Golam Rasul Sheikh, was initially admitted to the Kolaroa Upazila Health Complex and later transferred to Satkhira Medical College Hospital as his condition deteriorated.
BB Mandates At Least 4 Percent Credit Distribution in Agriculture
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has raised the agricultural credit disbursement target for the current fiscal year by nearly 54 percent to Tk 60,000 crore, while making it mandatory for commercial banks to channel at least 4 percent of their total loans into the agricultural sector, up from the previous requirement of 2.5 percent. In the preceding fiscal year, the agricultural credit target stood at Tk 39,000 crore.
UN report on Al-Qaeda in Bangladesh is speculative: Home Minister
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has dismissed the UN Security Council's report expressing concern over Al-Qaeda's activities in Bangladesh, describing it as speculative. In response to a journalist's question at the secretariat, he made these remarks on Monday.
Opposition holds 'note of dissent' on July Charter: Nazrul Islam Khan
Not only the BNP, but the current opposition parties in parliament also hold 'notes of dissent' or differing views regarding the July National Charter, according to Nazrul Islam Khan, BNP Standing Committee member and Political Adviser to the Prime Minister. Speaking at a view-exchange meeting, he stated that issues agreed upon by political parties in the July Charter will be considered a mandate from the public, while points of disagreement from any party have also been documented within the charter on Monday.