Current Affairs
7-year-old admitted to hospital after madrasa teacher's beating in Bagerhat
A seven-year-old residential student of Darus Sunnah Madrasa in Shoronkhola upazila of Bagerhat has been allegedly severely beaten by a teacher for failing to recite his lessons. The child, identified as Azizul, has sustained black and blue bruises across his body and has been admitted to Shoronkhola Upazila Health Complex.
Rajshahi safe from flood as Padma remains well below danger mark
The water level of the Padma River at the Rajshahi point is flowing nearly 2 metres below the danger mark. Even though all the gates of India's Farakka Barrage have been opened to the maximum, the Water Development Board has said there is currently no risk of flood in Rajshahi.
Nari Sanghati demands 33 percent women lawmakers in parliament
Nari Sanghati has put forward a five-point demand, including ensuring 33 percent women lawmakers in the national parliament. Leaders of the organisation said that despite women playing a crucial role in the July uprising, their participation in policymaking levels in subsequent political and state reforms has not yet been ensured.
Rubel's five-wicket haul takes Bangladesh HP to semi-final
Bangladesh High Performance (HP) team continued their impressive run in the Top End T20 tournament in Darwin, Australia. They secured a seven-wicket victory over Northern Territory Strike, thanks to Mohammad Rubel's brilliant bowling and Sabbir Rahman's effective batting. With this win, table-toppers Bangladesh HP confirmed their place in the semi-finals.
Boat race held despite 'Tawhidi Janta' protest, thousands gather
The traditional 30th boat race was held on the Sonai River in Sylhet's Bianibazar upazila on Friday (August 28), despite a campaign by a group identifying themselves as 'Tawhidi Janta' demanding its cancellation. Thousands of people gathered on both banks of the river to watch the race, with the shores filling up hours before the scheduled start.
Matal Rajjak Dewan's 93rd birth anniversary celebrated at TSC
The 93rd birth anniversary of the mystic poet and folk singer Matal Rajjak Dewan was celebrated at Sanjib Chattar of Dhaka University's Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) on Thursday afternoon (August 27). The programme was organised by the Dhaka University-based cultural organisation 'Hurricane'.
Asha Bhosle's last song to be released on her birth anniversary
Legendary singer Asha Bhosle passed away on April 12 this year at the age of 92. Her first birth anniversary without her will be observed on September 8. On this special day, Indian filmmakers have taken a unique initiative to honour the iconic singer and offer a gift to her fans.
Rain forecast for next 5 days, showers may intensify Saturday-Sunday
Rainfall is likely to continue across the country over the next five days, with precipitation expected to increase in various regions on Saturday and Sunday. Moderate to heavy downpours may occur in some places, accompanied by temporary gusty winds and thunderstorms.
Meherpur's Alal killed in Russia explosion
Alal Hossain Raju, a resident of Gangni upazila in Meherpur, has been killed in a massive explosion at a gas chemical complex in Russia's Amur region, his family has confirmed. The news of his death has plunged his home in Hogalbaria Mathpara village into mourning.
3 platforms launched to boost technical education cooperation with China
Bangladesh has launched three new platforms to strengthen cooperation with China in technical education, teacher training, research and skill development. The platforms were inaugurated at the 'China-Bangladesh Education Exchange Conference' held in China's Jiangxi province on Friday, August 28. A memorandum of understanding was also signed at the conference to establish a China-Bangladesh Vocational Education, Training and Research Centre.