Current Affairs
Student activist Riyad arrested again
Abdur Razzaq bin Sulaiman alias Riyad, the student leader who gained notoriety for attacking students and creating unrest, has been arrested by police once again.
Indian cricket mourns, Rinku Singh's father passes away
A deep shadow of grief has fallen on the life of Indian cricketer Rinku Singh. His father Khanchand Singh passed away in Greater Noida after a long illness on Friday (February 27). He was undergoing treatment at Yatharth Hospital and breathed his last on Friday morning. Rinku has left the camp from the Indian team for the T20 World Cup to be with his family during this difficult time and returned home. Hindustan Times reported.
Mother alleges baby snatched after 'devil's breath' sprayed in Cumilla
A 27-day-old infant has allegedly been snatched from her mother after spraying scopolamine, known as the 'devil's breath', in Debidwar, Cumilla. A case has been filed over the incident, and police are investigating the matter.
PM shakes hands with children after Jumu'ah prayers
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman spent time with children and adolescents after performing Jumu'ah prayers at the central mosque of the Naval Headquarters in Banani. He shook hands with the children present there and affectionately patted some on their heads.
Many stalls unprepared, empty Visititor on 2nd day of Ekushey Book Fair
The second day of the Amar Ekushey Book Fair, which began in Ramadan, did not see the expected readership. Despite being a weekend holiday, the fair premises were largely empty of buyers. Instead of arranging books at many stalls, construction work is still going on—workers are busy with the sound of hammers and saws. As a result, many publishers have not yet been able to start exhibiting books as they are not fully prepared.
Taxes must be increased to tackle tough economic situation: Finance Minister
Taxes must be increased to address the economic crisis, Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said. He stated, "We need to increase taxes. At the same time, investment must increase. If investment does not happen, employment will not be created in the country. A major programme of the BNP government is to generate employment. For this reason, we are focusing on domestic and foreign investment."
US-Iran talks conclude with claims of progress
A new round of indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran has ended with cautious optimism, as mediators pointed to “significant progress,” though major differences remain unresolvedon Thursday (February 26).
India strongly condemns Pakistan's air strikes in Afghanistan
India has strongly condemned Pakistan's air strikes in Afghanistan. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made the remarks on Friday, February 27, stating that India strongly condemns Pakistan's air strikes on Afghan territory.
Kejriwal acquitted in corruption case
A court in India has acquitted former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of a corruption case. He had been under investigation and trial for a long time on corruption charges. The AFP news agency reported this information on Friday.
FM holds bilateral meetings with five counterparts
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has held bilateral meetings with several counterparts on the sidelines of the OIC executive committee meeting on Palestine in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The meetings focused on reaffirming Bangladesh's firm stance on the Palestinian issue and intensifying diplomatic efforts.