Current Affairs
Turkey urges Washington, Tehran to avoid aggression
Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has called on the United States and Iran to refrain from aggressive actions and resolve tensions through dialogue.
I was granted bail in exchange for my wife, child’s bodies: Saddam
Banned Chhatra League leader Jewel Hasan Saddam returned home in Bagerhat on Wednesday night, five days after the deaths of his wife and child, following his release from jail.
Tarique Rahman opposes banning political parties
BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman has said he is opposed in principle to banning any political party, warning that such actions could later be used against others, including his own party.
EC approves Tk3,100cr budget for 13th parliamentary election
The Election Commission (EC) has approved a Tk 3,100 crore budget for the upcoming 13th parliamentary election and referendum, and published the final list of polling centres across the country.
UK issues warning against non-essential travel to Bangladesh
The United Kingdom (UK) has advised its citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Bangladesh, citing heightened risks of political violence and possible attacks by extremist groups in the run-up to the country’s national election.
Tarique Rahman set to begin 3-day northern region visit today
BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman is set to begin a three-day tour of the country’s northern region on Thursday, during which he will take part in a series of election programmes across several districts.
BNP halts Sherpur district convening committee
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has suspended the 41-member convening committee of its Sherpur district unit with immediate effect.
Time Magazine portrays Tarique Rahman as symbol of political revival
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman stated that the trust bestowed upon him by the citizens of the country is the primary reason for his continued involvement in politics.
Bangladesh goes down two notches in military strength
Bangladesh has gone down two notches in global military power.
Jamaat leader Rezaul Karim succumbs to injuries as BNP-Jamaat lock horn in Sherpur
Maulana Rezaul Karim, Secretary of Srivardi Upazila Jamaat, who was seriously injured in the BNP-Jamaat clash over sitting on a chair on the manifesto platform in Sherpur-3 Constituency, passed away.