Current Affairs
Abdul El-Sayed, America’s first Muslim senator
Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in the US Senate election in Michigan is more than a political seat changing hands; it marks a significant moment in the country’s political history. With this win, the Democratic candidate is set to become the first Muslim senator in US history. Yet throughout the campaign, he had to contend not only with political rivals but also with controversies surrounding his religious identity, Arab heritage and position on Israel and Palestine.
Journalist Tasnim Mohsin’s mother passes away
Mohsina Ahmed, a former official of Bangladesh Krishi Bank and also the mother of journalist Tasnim Mohsin has passed away. She was 69.
Journalists express concern as Iqbal Sobhan Chowdhury, Rajib Ghosh taken to DB headquarters
Concern and anger have spread through the journalist community after journalist leader Iqbal Sobhan Chowdhury and DBC News special correspondent Rajib Ghosh were taken from their workplace to the Detective Branch (DB) office for questioning. Several journalists’ organisations have issued statements demanding their release, while many others have condemned the incident on social media.
Bangladesh Bank sells $100 million from reserves
Bangladesh Bank has sold another $100 million from the reserves through auction to restore stability in the foreign exchange market. After a long break $122 million was also sold last week. Concerned officials said this step is being taken to keep the supply of dollars in the market normal as the cost of importing various products including fuel has increased.
Bangladesh must follow Iran’s directives to pass through Hormuz: Ambassador
Iran’s Ambassador to Bangladesh Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi has said Dhaka will have to coordinate with Tehran to ensure the safe passage of Bangladeshi ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
Industry seeks rationalisation of spectrum costs to support digital future
Bangladesh's mobile industry respectfully urges the Government to further rationalise spectrum renewal costs and associated terms to ensure sustained investment in digital infrastructure, service quality, and nationwide connectivity, said mobile telecom industry leaders at a press meet today.
ECNEC approves 13 projects worth Tk 58,089cr
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Wednesday approved 13 development projects involving Tk 58,088.92 crore.
Body of Indian medical student recovered from pond in Cumilla
Police have recovered the body of an Indian medical student from a pond in Burichang upazila of Cumilla, two days after he went missing. The body was found in a pond in Monipur village on Wednesday morning.
Arrest warrant issued against Pori Moni
Dhaka Senior Judicial Magistrate Mahfuzur Rahman has ordered the issuance of an arrest warrant against film actress Pori Moni and her costume designer Junaid Bogdadi Jimmy on charges of assault, vandalism and intimidation. He passed this order after the hearing on Wednesday afternoon (November 4).
Dengue claims 6 more lives
Six more people died of dengue and 1,866 new patients were hospitalised across the country in the 24 hours ending at 8:00am on Wednesday.