Current Affairs
Islamic bank issues notice to restore stability in operations
Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, one of the country's largest Sharia-based financial institutions, has issued a warning notice to maintain stability in its operations and restore customer confidence.
Police Association concerned over controversial remarks of inspector
Bangladesh Police Association (BPA) has expressed concern over the controversial statement made by a senior officer of the Khulna Metropolitan Police (KMP).
Robbers attack AC Land sitting outside during load shedding, 6 injured
Assistant Commissioner (Land) (AC Land) of Muradnagar Upazila of Comilla, Shakib Hasan Khan, was attacked by a gang of armed robbers while hanging out with friends outside his house due to a power outage in Araihazar of Narayanganj.
RU ranks as number one university in Bangladesh
Rajshahi University (RU) has ranked as the best among all universities in Bangladesh.
Iran again closes Strait of Hormuz
Iran said it is once again closing the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane today over Israel's attacks in Lebanon, calling them a violation of its deal with the United States to end the Middle East war.
Editors' Council demands release of journalist Rezanur Islam, condemns arrest
Editors' Council on Saturday expressed deep concern over the arrest and imprisonment of `Dainik Agrayatra Pratidin’ Acting Editor Md Rezanur Islam in a case filed over a news report involving State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam, calling the incident a threat to press freedom and freedom of expression.
PM's order on renaming 3 unions arrives in Bogura DC office
A letter of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman that ordered measures to change the names of three unions in Bogura that were named after State Minister for Local Government Mir Shahe Alam and his sons has reached the office of Deputy Commissioner.
Controversy surrounds over death of child domestic worker in Dhanmondi, family alleges ‘murder’
A new controversy and question has arisen over the mysterious death of an 11-year-old domestic worker who fell from a multi-storey building in the capital’s Dhanmondi area.
5-member committee to ensure 'Gender Equity' in Bangladesh Olympics
A five-member 'gender equity' committee has been formed with Barrister Sarwat Siraj, vice-president of the organization and president of Bangladesh Mahila Krira Sangstha, as chairman, to ensure gender eqity in the Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA).
Bogura Hindu community protests against alleged insult to Ramchandra
The followers of sanatan religion have held a human chain and protest programme in Bogura to condemn insult to Hindu God Ramchandra and threat of vandalism and demolition of temples in various parts of the country, including Gaibandha.