Current Affairs
DMTCL served legal notice over poor mobile network coverage on Metro
A legal notice has been served on Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL), demanding steps to ensure uninterrupted mobile network and call services on running metro trains and at stations.
Aedes larvae to be destroyed in three-month drive: State Minister
The government will launch a three-month nationwide campaign on September 12 to destroy Aedes mosquito larvae and intensify cleanliness drives as part of efforts to curb dengue, State Minister for Local Government Mir Shahe Alam said.
Oman to recruit 10,000 Bangladeshi farm workers, fishermen: Shama Obaed
Oman has agreed to recruit 10,000 workers from Bangladesh, including 5,000 agricultural workers and 5,000 fishermen, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam said.
New primary curriculum to prioritise listening, speaking skills: State Minister
New primary education curriculum will place greater emphasis on students’ listening and speaking skills alongside reading and writing, State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj said.
Another Pakistani cricketer punished for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Pakistan opener Gul Feroza has been fined 10 per cent of her match fee and handed one demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the Women’s T20 Asia Cup match against Hong Kong.
No honourifics before President, PM, Ministers in govt documents
The government has barred the use of honourific terms such as “Mohamanno” and “Manonio”, before the official titles of the president, prime minister, ministers, state ministers and deputy ministers in government correspondence and official documents.
Awami League does not need to apologise: Firoz after fresh arrest orders
A Dhaka court has shown former lawmaker A S M Firoz arrested in two more cases linked to the July uprising, including the killing of student Naim Howladar in Jatrabari and an attempted murder case involving Tarek Chowkidar.
UGC Chairman calls for clear rules on AI use in universities
University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Professor Mamun Ahmed has called on universities to introduce clear policies governing the use of artificial intelligence in education and research, including when AI may be used, when it should be prohibited and when its use must be disclosed.
Romero named Argentina’s new captain
Cristian “Cuti” Romero has been named Argentina’s new captain, taking over the armband from Lionel Messi as the world champions begin a new era under coach Lionel Scaloni.
Fernandez calls Haaland a ‘beast’ after Porto masterclass
Manchester City midfielder Enzo Fernandez has hailed Erling Haaland as a “beast” after the Norwegian striker scored twice to fire City to victory over Porto in their Champions League opener.