Current Affairs
Rashmika Mandanna clears the air on wedding rumours
Speculation surrounding the wedding of popular South Indian actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda refuses to die down. For the past few months, rumours have suggested that the two stars might tie the knot on February 26.
Election code of conduct violations ramp up, fines imposed in 276 incidents
A competition to violate the election code of conduct is underway across the country ahead of the upcoming 13th parliamentary election. Over the past 26 days, fines amounting to Tk 1,826,250 have been imposed for 276 incidents of code violations involving candidates and their supporters across various constituencies. During the same period, 176 cases have been filed over such violations.
Seven Roads intersection blockade triggers severe traffic jam in Tejgaon
Technical students blocked the Seven Roads intersection in Tejgaon, Dhaka, protesting a proposal by a government committee formed to address professional issues of BSc and diploma degree holders.
Govt decides to rename RAB as Special Intervention Force
The interim government has decided to change the name of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) to Special Intervention Force (SIF), with a formal order expected to be issued shortly.
Rizvi strongly criticises Jamaat over liberation war decleration
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi strongly criticised Jamaat-e-Islami, accusing the party of distorting the history of the Liberation War for political gain.
BNP expresses concern over misinformation campaign by ‘neo-reformists’
BNP has expressed surprise at what it calls a misleading campaign by so-called ‘neo-reformists,’ accusing them of spreading false claims about the party’s long-standing commitment to state reforms.
No miscreants would interfere in upcoming polls: Jamaat Ameer
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman promised to focus on agricultural development and its transformation into industry in Kishoreganj, a predominantly farming district, while assuring voters that no miscreants would interfere in the upcoming polls.
HC dismisses writ against BNP’s Quayum, clears way for Dhaka-11 polls
The High Court on Tuesday dismissed a writ challenging the nomination of BNP candidate Dr. M A Quayum for the Dhaka-11 parliamentary seat, removing any legal barrier to his participation in the upcoming election.
Zaima Rahman hosts ‘Tea Talk’ with young voters in Dhaka
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman’s daughter, Barrister Zaima Rahman, on Monday engaged with young voters in Dhaka through a unique interactive session titled “Tea Talk,” aimed at promoting political awareness and youth participation ahead of upcoming elections.
Hasnat Abdullah's election banner set on fire in Cumilla
Miscreants set fire to election banners of Hasnat Abdullah, the joint candidate of an 11-party alliance and chief organiser of NCP, in Cumilla-4 (Debidwar).