Current Affairs
2-day remand for youth arrested in front of JnU
A court has granted a two-day police remand for a youth named Md Monir in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act at Kotwali Police Station in the capital. He has been shown arrested as a suspect found in the investigation and an active member of the banned Awami League.
India agrees to Siam's appointment as Bangladesh's High Commissioner in Delhi
India has given formal consent to the decision to appoint Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam as Bangladesh's next High Commissioner in Delhi. A copy of India's consent letter, or agrément, has been handed over to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka, Indian media outlet Hindustan Times reported.
Information Adviser explains why PM's US visit was shortened
Prime Minister's Adviser on Information and Broadcasting Dr Zahed Ur Rahman has cited cost savings and the country's internal situation as reasons for shortening the Prime Minister's US visit.
No new clinic approvals in front of govt hospitals: Health Minister
Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain has said no new clinics will be approved in front of government hospitals. He also said this practice will be completely stopped.
6 killed in Saudi coalition airstrike on Yemen's port city
At least six people have been killed and eight others injured in an airstrike by the Saudi-led coalition on Mokha, a port city in Yemen on the Red Sea coast. The information was confirmed in a report by Yemen-based news agency Saba News Agency on Tuesday, September 22.
England fast bowler Mark Wood retires from international cricket
England fast bowler Mark Wood has announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 36 after a long battle with injuries, bringing an end to an 11-year career.
22 senior police officials transferred, reassigned
The government has transferred and reassigned 22 senior police officials in a major reshuffle across different units, ranges and training establishments.
4 killed, 6 missing in landslides triggered by typhoon in Japan
At least four people have died in heavy rain and devastating landslides caused by a powerful typhoon that struck Japan's capital Tokyo and surrounding areas. Six others remain missing in the incidents.
Dr Anwarus Salam named new chairman of JnU Mass Communication Department
Dr Muhammad Anwarus Salam has been appointed chairman of the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism at Jagannath University (JnU) for a three-year term.
Fuel price hike will not significantly affect commodity prices: Commerce Minister
Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has claimed that commodity prices will not be significantly affected by the increase in fuel oil prices. He said the government is emphasising keeping the supply system uninterrupted so that inflation does not rise and there is no disruption in the supply of goods due to the fuel price hike.