Current Affairs
Trishal UNO withdrawn over slapping incident
Arafat Siddiqui, the Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Trishal in Mymensingh, who drew widespread criticism for assaulting a worker at a sand quarry, has been withdrawn and attached to the Ministry of Public Administration.
Class 7 student dies from choking on bread in Tangail
A seventh-grade schoolgirl named Anika Jannat, 13, has died after bread got stuck in her throat while eating in Sakhipur, Tangail. The incident occurred on Thursday evening.
'Parent Circle' to be launched to monitor children's education, health: Boby Hajjaj
The government has taken an initiative to launch a 'Parent Circle' to monitor children's education and health, aiming to improve the quality of education and increase parental engagement with schools, said State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Boby Hajjaj.
Nepal's ex-PM returns despite arrest warrant
Former Nepalese prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has returned to the country despite an arrest warrant issued against him in a corruption case. The 80-year-old veteran politician returned on Thursday, August 13, after nearly six months abroad for medical treatment.
Government to import 5 cargoes of LNG in August
The government will import five more cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in August, totalling approximately 16 million British thermal units (MMBtu).
Government tightens aromatic rice export as domestic demand, prices soar
The government is tightening measures on aromatic rice exports as demand and prices have risen abnormally in the domestic market. The Ministry of Commerce has initiated steps to review, reduce or adjust previously approved export quotas. To this end, export-permitted companies have been asked to submit details of the actual quantity of aromatic rice exported abroad within the next three working days.
Eid-e-Miladunnabi on August 26
The moon of the holy month of Rabiul Awwal was not sighted in Bangladesh's sky. As a result, the counting of the holy month of Rabiul Awwal of 1448 Hijri will begin from August 15. Accordingly, the holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi (PBUH) will be celebrated on August 26.
UNO expresses regret after video of assault goes viral
An Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) has expressed regret after a video surfaced showing him assaulting a worker of a sand quarry leaseholder in Trishal, Mymensingh. Following the incident, he did not go to his office for the day.
Al-Qaeda attempts to establish cells in Bangladesh: UN Report
A United Nations report has expressed concern over attempts by the Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) to establish small units or cells in Bangladesh. The group, which has continued to operate and evolve in Afghanistan, has shifted its strategy from large units to small, decentralised cells with logistics and financial networks.
Discussions held on repatriating bodies of Bangladeshis killed in Saudi fire
Bangladesh has sought Saudi Arabia's cooperation in bringing back the bodies of Bangladeshi nationals killed in a recent fire in Riyadh. Discussions were held on identifying the deceased and the repatriation process.