Current Affairs
5 more die with measles symptoms in 24 hours
Five people have died with measles symptoms across the country in the last 24 hours. A total of 1,104 people have died from confirmed measles and symptoms this year.
Asif Mahmud's writ challenging ACC briefing dropped
A writ petition filed by NCP spokesperson Asif Mahmud Sajib Bhuiyan challenging the legality of two press briefings by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has been dropped from the cause list of the High Court's vacation bench.
Rajshahi murder case: Family claims betel leaf seller deliberately framed
The family of betel leaf seller Hanif Ali has protested his inclusion as an accused in a case filed over the killing of grocery shopkeeper Bariul Islam in a clash in the Dingadoba area of Rajshahi city. They claimed Hanif has no involvement in the killing and was deliberately implicated in the case over a long-standing land dispute. The family also demanded his immediate release.
Viral video of PDB engineer demanding Tk 2 crore leads to suspension
Executive Engineer of the Bangladesh Power Development Board's (BPDB) Sales and Distribution Division in Lakshmipur, Md Nurul Amin, has been temporarily suspended after a video of a conversation with a contractor about financial transactions spread on social media.
All baggage to arrive within 40 minutes at 3ird Terminal, penalty for failure: Minister
The government has fixed a time limit for passengers to receive their baggage at the much-anticipated Third Terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Under the new rule, the first bag must reach the passenger's hands within 12 minutes of disembarking from the aircraft, and the last bag within a maximum of 40 minutes. If the responsible operating consortium fails to provide service within the stipulated time, it will be fined.
Child shot in JSS-UPDF clash in Sajek
A gunfight has occurred between two armed sides supported by UPDF (Prasit) and JSS (Santu Larma) over establishing dominance in Sajek of Baghaichhari upazila in Rangamati. A child named Sanjita Tripura (9) was shot in the incident.
US military leaving Iraq after two decades
The final withdrawal of US troops from Iraq is set to be completed after more than two decades of military presence. US forces are scheduled to be pulled out of the country's last remaining bases by Wednesday. Iran and Iran-aligned Iraqi armed groups see the end of this long military chapter, which began in 2003, as a strategic success for themselves.
After Boeing, Bangladesh now buying 10 Airbus aircraft
After signing a deal to purchase 25 Boeing aircraft to modernise and expand Biman Bangladesh Airlines' fleet, the government has now taken the initiative to buy 10 more aircraft from European manufacturer Airbus. Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M Rashiduzzaman Millat said a deal with Airbus on the matter could be signed by October.
Government considering court permission provision for journalists: State Minister
State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yasher Khan Chowdhury has said the government's goal is to ensure media freedom. He said the government is considering a proposal to require court permission before bringing journalists under any law. At the same time, he said necessary measures will be taken to prevent the spread of false, untrue and disinformation.
492 arrested in 24hrs Dhaka crackdown
A total of 492 people were arrested across Dhaka in the past 24 hours as part of regular law-enforcement operations conducted by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP).