Current Affairs
Kuwait lifts import ban on frozen products from Bangladesh
Kuwait has lifted its ban on imports of all frozen poultry, meat products, and eggs from Bangladesh, the Bangladeshi Embassy in Kuwait confirmed.
Unprecedented steps of Supreme Court to stop corruption
Considering the overall law and order situation in the country, an unprecedented security zone has been created in the entire Supreme Court area. On the other hand, to ensure the discipline, professionalism and honesty of the officers and employees of the Supreme Court, a zero tolerance policy has been adopted to stop corruption that has been going on for a long time and the activities have already started. Such an initiative by the Supreme Court administration has never been seen in the past.
BPL resumes as players return, schedule adjusted
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) resumes on Friday (January 16) after players withdrew their boycott.
EC announces fresh election schedule for Pabna-1, Pabna-2 constituencies
The Election Commission (EC) has announced a new election schedule for Pabna-1 and Pabna-2 constituencies in the upcoming 13th JatiyaSangsad elections.
Bangladesh fails to protect women and minorities
Ahead of the 13th national parliamentary elections, attacks against women, girls, and minority communities in Bangladesh have surged, highlighting the interim government’s failure to safeguard fundamental human rights. Women remain largely sidelined in politics, with 30 out of 51 political parties fielding no female candidates in the upcoming elections.
Over 4,500 postal ballots returned due to address issues: EC
Election Commissioner Brigadier General (Retd.) Abul Fazal Md. Sanaullah has said that around 4,500 postal ballots sent to overseas voters have been returned because addresses could not be verified.
Bangladesh to issue passports to 69,000 Rohingyas in Saudi Arabia
Bangladesh has assured that the process of issuing passports to nearly 69,000 displaced Rohingyas residing in Saudi Arabia will be expedited, said Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, Adviser to the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Fire in Uttara's 7-storey building leaves 3 dead
A fire broke out on the second floor of a seven-storey building in Sector 11 in the capital's Uttara, leaving three people dead.
11-party alliance finalises seat sharing in 253 seats: Jamaat gets 179, NCP 30
An 11-party electoral alliance announced a seat-sharing arrangement for 253 constituencies ahead of the 13th national parliamentary election.
5 foods you should avoid having with milk
Milk is essential for strong bones, healthy teeth, good digestion and skin. However, consuming milk with the wrong food combinations can cause digestive problems and other health issues. Both Ayurveda and modern nutrition science advise avoiding certain foods with milk.