Current Affairs
Seeking money from wife for business purposes does not constitute dowry: High Court
The High Court has ruled that demanding money from one’s wife solely for business purposes, rather than as a condition or consideration of marriage, cannot legally be considered dowry.
Pakistan imposes emergency rule in northern province after protests
Pakistan has imposed emergency rule in its northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following anti-government demonstrations by supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and a surge in militant violence, the president’s office said on Sunday.
Govt committed to ensuring girls’ education, safety: PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today said the government is pursuing clear policies and action plans to ensure education, safety, dignity and a brighter future for girls.
President calls for ending child marriage, violence against girls
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today called for raising social awareness to prevent child marriage, child abuse and violence against girls and eliminate all forms of discrimination against them.
Scientists in Austria and China create the world’s first nuclear clocks
Scientists have invented the world’s first nuclear clocks that they say could unlock the fundamentals of physics. The two devices are the newest atomic clocks, which measure time by monitoring light by using transitions occurring inside the atomic nucleus, involving protons and neutrons.
Sobhana's historic century on Australian soil, record partnership
The start was like a nightmare. Bangladesh were struggling after losing three wickets for just 8 runs. From there, Sobhana Mostary and Nigar Sultana Jyoti lifted the team. With a superb 195-run partnership for the fourth wicket, Bangladesh women's team recovered to post 220 runs for six wickets in the second ODI against Australia. This is Bangladesh's highest team total against Australia.
PM invites Marubeni to invest in IT, fertilizer and energy sectors
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today invited Japanese business conglomerate Marubeni Corporation to invest in Bangladesh's information technology (IT), fertiliser and energy sectors, highlighting his government's moves to harness the country's economic potential and attract domestic and foreign investment.
New directives on observing days, government holiday on Nov 7
The government has issued new directives on observing and celebrating national and international days. In a circular issued by the Cabinet Division on Sunday, October 11, emphasis was laid on making the observance of days cost-effective and effective. At the same time, observing November 7 as 'National Revolution and Solidarity Day' and a government holiday on the occasion has also been mentioned.
Speaker returns home after attending IPU conference
Speaker of the National Parliament Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Bir Bikram returned to Dhaka today after attending the 153rd IPU Assembly held in Arusha, Tanzania.
Trump wants a new president in Ukraine
US President Donald Trump said Saturday it was time for Ukraine to get a new president, suggesting Volodymyr Zelenskyy has not done enough to end his country’s war with Russia and blaming him for high diesel prices in the US.