Current Affairs
Sajid rescued alive
The fire service has been able to rescue a two-year-old child Sajid who fell into an abandoned deep tube well in Tanore of Rajshahi, alive. Later, he was taken to the Tanore Upazila Health Complex. His health check-up is currently underway.
Chances of Sajid's survival is very low, oxygen supply was stopped: Fire Service
The Fire Service has said that the chances of rescuing Sajid, who fell into a deep tube well hole in Tanore, Rajshahi, alive is very low. As the soil and straw accumulated after 35 feet of the narrow hole with a diameter of 8 inches, oxygen could not reach the child's location. As a result, the oxygen supply has been stopped.
Govt redistributes portfolios of four advisers
Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus has redistributed the portfolios of four advisers, according to a gazette notification issued by the Cabinet Division today.
Bangladesh president, feeling humiliated, wants to step down: Reuters
President Mohammed Shahabuddin said that he plans to step down midway through his term after February’s parliamentary election.
Jamaat welcomes election schedule announcement
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has welcomed the announcement of the schedule for the national election.
Khaleda Zia on elective ventilator support
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is being treated with advanced antibiotics and antifungal drugs after she was diagnosed with a serious infection, the medical board formed to treat her said.
Allied parties must contest the elections under own symbols: HC
The High Court on Thursday rejected a writ that questioned the legality of a provision requiring political parties to contest the upcoming national election under their respective electoral symbols, even if they form an alliance.
CA hails EC for announcing poll schedule
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Election Commission (EC) for announcing the schedule of the 13th National Parliamentary Election and the referendum on the July National Charter (Constitutional Reform) Implementation Order 2025.
BNP satisfied with poll schedule: Mirza Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said that the people are confident in the CEC's announcement that the right to vote will be implemented. He said that BNP is satisfied with the poll schedule.
Govt withdraws VAT on metro rail tickets
The interim government has withdrawn VAT, which has been deferred repeatedly, on Dhaka metro rail tickets permanently, as the rail services have significantly improved people’s travel experience over the years, said the Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Thursday.