Current Affairs
Rape victim attempts suicide after arbitration proposes financial settlement
A young woman attempted suicide during a local arbitration proceeding over an allegation of rape in Sadar upazila, Narsingdi. The incident took place on Friday evening, May 23. She was rushed to a hospital in Dhaka from Narsingdi Sadar Hospital in critical condition.
DSCC administrator vows to turn Dhaka into liveable city in 2 years
Dhaka South City Corporation Administrator and freedom fighter Md Abdus Salam has expressed his determination to transform the capital into a quality liveable city within the next two years.
PM drives locally made sports car, covered van
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has inspected modern sports cars, electric vehicles, trucks, lorries and motorcycles manufactured locally by Bangladesh Auto Industries Limited at his office in Tejgaon on Saturday morning, May 23. He test-drove a sports car and a covered van himself.
Dooley's appointment not yet finalised: State Minister
A day after the Bangladesh Football Federation announced Thomas Dooley as the new head coach of the national team, Youth and Sports State Minister Aminul Haque has claimed that a contract with the German-American coach has not yet been finalised .
Children more affected by food poisoning: State Minister
State Minister for Food and Public Administration Md Abdul Bari has said children are being more affected by food poisoning due to a lack of food safety. Excessive use of pesticides on vegetables and fruits is the main cause, he added.
Barrister Nazia Kabir elected new secretary general of ASK
Barrister Nazia Kabir, a Supreme Court lawyer, has been elected as the new secretary general of the executive committee of Ain O Salish Kendra (ASK), a human rights and legal aid organisation. Barrister Helal Uddin Chowdhury has been elected as the new treasurer.
Former Awami League presidium member Yusuf Hossain Humayun passes away
Yusuf Hossain Humayun, a former presidium member of the banned Awami League, a member of its advisory council and a senior advocate of the Supreme Court, has died.
Ramisa murder case: Forensic reports handed to investigation officer
The DNA, autopsy and viscera reports in the case of the rape and murder of child Ramisa in Pallabi have been received by the investigation officer, according to the Criminal Investigation Department.
Legal notice to Nasiruddin Patwari for derogatory remarks against PM, daughter
A legal notice has been sent to Nasiruddin Patwari over allegations of making derogatory and defamatory statements against Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his daughter Jaima Rahman.
Thunderstorms, gusty winds likely in 16 regions by midnight
The Met Office has issued a warning for thunderstorms and gusty winds in 16 regions across the country by 1:00 am on Saturday night, May 23, with wind speeds potentially reaching up to 60 kilometres per hour.