Current Affairs
Tarique Rahman to begin election campaigning from Jan 22
BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman will formally begin election campaigning on January 22 ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election.
Bangladesh’s firm stance on WC puts ICC in bind
Bangladesh’s refusal to travel to India over security concerns and what it calls a matter of national dignity has put the International Cricket Council, ICC, in a difficult position, with ICC chair Jay Shah set to hold urgent talks with the Board of Control for Cricket in India, BCCI, on Sunday.
Bangladesh expresses interest in joining Trump's proposed Gaza force
Bangladesh's interim government has expressed interest in joining the international stabilisation force that US President Donald Trump plans to form for Gaza.
Schoolgirl killed by throat-slitting in Banasree
A schoolgirl named Fatema Akter Lily, 17, was killed after her throat was slit with a sharp weapon in the capital’s Banasree area.
Iranian army declares 'red line' against protesters
The Iranian army declared on Saturday it would safeguard strategic infrastructure and public property, drawing a "red line" against protesters as the establishment escalates efforts to quell the largest demonstrations in years. The move followed warnings from US President Donald Trump and expressions of support for protesters from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
BNP inaugurates election office
BNP has inaugurated a separate election office to conduct electoral activities ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election.
Shahriar Kabir detained for opposing religious extremism: Lemkin
The Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention and Human Security has alleged that writer, researcher, and internationally recognised human rights activist Shahriar Kabir has been detained for his outspoken stance against religious extremism.
Indian High Commissioner meets Tarique Rahman
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma held a meeting with BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman.
Reza Pahlavi signals return, calls for seizing control of cities
Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s ousted Shah who is currently based in the United States, has urged Iranians to intensify their protests. He said the objective of the movement is no longer limited to taking to the streets, but to preparing to seize and hold key centres of cities.
Tahsan, Roza’s marriage breaks down
Popular singer and actor Tahsan Khan’s second marriage is reportedly coming to an end. Tahsan himself has confirmed that his marital relationship with make-up artist Roza Ahmed is ending before completing a year.