Current Affairs
State Minister Ishraque with pistol in hand in anti-drug drive
State Minister for Liberation War Affairs and Member of Parliament of Dhaka-6 constituency Ishraque Hossain has conducted an anti-drug drive in Gendaria of the capital, arrested six people and handed them over to the police. This drive was conducted in a slum adjacent to the railway line of Ward No. 45 of Gendaria Police Station on Saturday (October 17). He has published the video of the drive on his Facebook page. A pistol has been seen in his hand in the video. However the type of the weapon could not be confirmed.
Death penalty of 2 Bangladeshis in Saudi Arabia a lesson for us: Shama Obaid
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid Islam has commented that the incident of the execution of the death penalty of two Bangladeshis in Saudi Arabia is a big lesson for Bangladesh. She has advised the Bangladeshis staying abroad to abide by the laws of the concerned country.
Five killed including three of same family in truck run-over in Kurigram
Five passengers of an easy bike have been killed after being run over by a truck in Roumari of Kurigram. Among them there are three members of the same family. This accident occurred around 2pm in the Singber Dangi area of the upazila on Saturday (October 17).
Liton ruled out of the tri-nation series itself
Liton Das could not play in the first match of the tri-nation series against Zimbabwe due to injury. This time it has been learnt that the Bangladesh team will not get him in the entire series. This wicketkeeper-batter has been ruled out of the series due to the problem of the right hip joint.
All flights of Biman to Riyadh suspended indefinitely
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has suspended all flights to Riyadh indefinitely in the interest of the security of the passengers in the context of the attack on the airport of Saudi Arabia. However the organisation is planning to start the flights to Dammam from next October 21. In this case permission will have to be taken from the Dammam Airport authorities.
Seven more deaths from dengue in one day
Seven people have died after being infected with dengue across the country in the last 24 hours. In this period 1,872 people have been newly admitted to hospitals.
Fire at Ibn Sina medicine factory in Gazipur
Fire has broken out at the medicine factory of The Ibn Sina Pharmaceutical Industry Limited in Safipur area of Kaliakair upazila of Gazipur. Three units of the Fire Service are working to control the fire. Four more units are going to the spot.
Directive to avoid high-volume microphones, fireworks, unnecessary lighting in Puja
The Bangladesh Puja Celebration Council has given 26-point directives for the Puja Celebration Committees at the district and upazila levels to celebrate the Sharadiya Durga Puja in a peaceful, safe and environment-friendly manner. In the directives a call has been made to avoid the use of high-volume microphones and sound systems, bursting fireworks and crackers and unnecessary lighting.
Internet users in country 59.2 percent, mobile subscribers crossed 19 crore
Although the use of internet and mobile phones has increased in Bangladesh, the rate of internet use at the family level has decreased. The rate of internet use among people aged five years or more has increased and stood at 59.2 percent. On the other hand, the number of mobile subscribers in the country has crossed 19 crore. However the rate of computer use still remains below 12 percent.
Unapproved Tuptup Resort, fire safety notice ignored: Fire Service
The Tuptup Resort that burnt in the fire on Inani Beach of Cox’s Bazar was being operated without the approval of any government agency. There was no necessary fire safety arrangement in the resort made of wood and hardboard. The organisation has informed that the notice given by the Fire Service in last June on this matter was also ignored.