Current Affairs
Arakan Army enters Bangladeshi waters, abducts three fishermen
Three fishermen have been abducted by the Arakan Army (AA), an armed group from Myanmar, after they entered Bangladeshi territorial waters and approached the mouth of the Naf River in Teknaf, Cox's Bazar. The incident occurred around 11:30am on Saturday, August 8, in the Naikhyangdia area at the confluence of the Naf River and the Bay of Bengal .
Let us not distort the history of 1971: State Minister Ishraque
Liberation War Affairs State Minister Ishraque Hossain has urged everyone to remain vigilant so that the history of the 1971 Liberation War is not distorted in any way. At the same time, he stressed that the history of the July mass uprising should not be presented as the sole achievement of any individual or political party.
Private tuition will lead to MPO cancellation of teachers: State Minister Putul
State Minister for Social Welfare Farzana Sharmin Putul has ordered school teachers to immediately stop private tuition and coaching. She warned that if any teacher is found giving private tuition in defiance of the directive, their MPO (Monthly Pay Order) facility will be cancelled. Additionally, all development allocations for that educational institution will also be halted.
PM to visit Chattogram on Sunday in first trip, multiple programmes lined up
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to visit Chattogram for the first time since assuming office as prime minister. On Sunday, August 9, he will take part in several programmes in Cox's Bazar's Maheshkhali, Banshkhali, Fatikchhari and Hathazari during the one-day visit.
DNCC administrator expresses displeasure over scattered waste
Md Shafiqul Islam Khan Milton, administrator of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), has expressed displeasure over scattered waste and garbage in various areas of the city. He expressed this dissatisfaction during an on-site inspection of different areas under the city corporation with divisional heads on Saturday.
CCCI demands loan instalment deferment, interest waiver for industries
Business leaders have demanded special concessions for industrialists as gas and power shortages severely disrupt industrial production in the country. They have sought 90 days' time to pay electricity and gas bills without penalties. They have also requested a three-month deferment of bank loan instalments along with interest waivers.
Madrasa teacher held for indecent proposal to female colleague in Jashore
Allegations have been raised against the founder and head teacher of a madrasa in Jashore for making indecent proposals, inappropriate comments and harassing a female teacher. The victim teacher has filed a written complaint with Kotwali Model Police Station. Following the complaint, police have taken the accused teacher into custody.
Bangla QR to reduce extortion, counterfeit note risks: Governor
The use of Bangla QR will help reduce the risks of extortion and counterfeit notes, as well as the risk of transporting cash, said Bangladesh Bank Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman.
Stop playing the 'Hasina card': Home Minister tells India
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has urged India not to allow Sheikh Hasina to use Indian soil for anti-Bangladesh political activities if it wants to maintain friendly relations with Bangladesh, calling on the Indian government to stop playing the 'Hasina card'. He also called for preserving the national unity forged during the July 2024 mass uprising to prevent the resurgence of fascism.
Madrasa teacher held for allegedly molesting 7-year-old student
Locals in Chougacha, Jashore, caught and handed over a madrasa teacher to police after he was accused of molesting a 7-year-old student. The incident took place around 8pm on Friday, August 7, under the Narayanpur Kopotaksha river bridge in the upazila.