Current Affairs
Press briefing on PM’s first-day NY activities this evening
A press briefing on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s first-day activities in New York, including his participation in the opening session of the general debate of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), was scheduled for this evening (September 23).
ADB cuts Bangladesh’s FY2027 growth forecast to 4%
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has cut its economic growth forecast for Bangladesh to 4 per cent for fiscal year 2027, down from its previous projection of 4.5 per cent in July, citing external shocks and persistent domestic constraints.
No alternative to safe, dignified Rohingya return: PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said there is no alternative to the safe, voluntary and dignified repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar for a lasting solution to the prolonged crisis.
Suspicious suitcase found near Tarique Rahman’s New York hotel, security heightened
A suspicious black suitcase found in Midtown Manhattan near the hotel where Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is staying for the United Nations (UN) General Assembly.
Tarique, Erdogan vow to deepen Bangladesh-Türkiye ties
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have expressed their commitment to further strengthening Bangladesh-Türkiye relations and exploring new areas of cooperation based on shared interests and priorities.
Ziaur Rahman assassination convict Mozaffar faces tribunal hearing today
A hearing on the investigation report in the crimes against humanity case against Major (retd) Mozaffar Hossain is scheduled for Wednesday (September 23) at the International Crimes Tribunal-2.
Warning of Guterres on war-AI-climate crisis in last speech
Antonio Guterres has given importance to stopping wars and conflicts, dealing with the risks of artificial intelligence (AI), climate crisis and the reform of the United Nations while going to give the speech for the last time at the General Assembly as the Secretary-General of the United Nations. At the same time he has warned that the multilateral system and the United Nations are also under pressure in the face of the growing global challenges.
Trump’s call to all member states of ICC to resign
US President Donald Trump has called on all member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to resign by branding it as an ‘uncontrolled’ institution.
Oprotim murder: Lawyers of Cumilla will not fight the case on behalf of accused
Cumilla District Bar Association has taken the decision of not standing any lawyer on behalf of the accused in the murder case of Ishayat Shahriar Apratim, 13, the only son of Associate Professor of the Bangla Department of Comilla University Nahida Begum. The leaders of the association have informed that this decision has been taken from the humanitarian point of view itself.
Three passengers of autorickshaw killed in bus collision in Sreemangal
Three passengers of a CNG-run autorickshaw have been killed in the collision of a bus in Sreemangal of Moulvibazar. This accident occurred in front of Satgaon Highway police station in Lochona area of the upazila around 8:30pm on Tuesday (September 22).