Current Affairs
22 killed in Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan
At least 22 people were killed in two separate Pakistani airstrikes targeting Afghanistan’s Helmand and Kunar provinces.
Police order Quick Response Teams in every district
Police headquarters have ordered the formation of Quick Response Teams (QRTs) in every district to respond rapidly to sudden law-and-order disruptions and other emergencies.
Former Bauphal Mayor Ziaul Haque Jewel arrested in Dhaka
Former Bauphal municipal mayor and Patuakhali district Awami League Joint General Secretary Ziaul Haque Jewel was arrested by the Detective Branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police from the capital’s Gulshan area.
International Coffee Day: Celebrating the world’s favourite brew
International Coffee Day is being observed on October 1, celebrating one of the world’s most popular beverages and recognising the millions of farmers, workers, producers, traders and others whose efforts bring coffee from farms to consumers.
Argentina begin post-Messi era with 4-0 win over Bolivia
Argentina began life beyond Lionel Messi with a commanding 4-0 victory over Bolivia, as new captain Cristian Romero led the world champions to a comfortable win at the Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium.
International Day of Older Persons today
The 36th International Day of Older Persons is being observed worldwide and in Bangladesh on Thursday, October 1, with this year’s theme calling for a rethink of systems to support longer lives.
Bangladesh lose Asian Games Cricket Final spot to Pakistan
Pakistan beat Bangladesh by six wickets in a rain-shortened men’s cricket semifinal at the Asian Games on Thursday (October 1), ending Litton Das’s side’s hopes of reaching the final.
PM Tarique Rahman leaves Dhaka for first Feni visit
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman left Dhaka for Feni on Thursday morning (October 1) for a daylong visit, his first trip to the district since taking office.
3 committees including Dhaka Metropolitan North BNP dissolved, 14 expelled
Dhaka Metropolitan North BNP, Jubo Dal and Metropolitan West Chatra Dal committees have been declared dissolved. At the same time 14 persons of various levels of BNP, Chatra Dal, Swechchhasebak Dal and Sramik Dal have been expelled.
24 deaths in jail custody in September, 23 killed in ‘mob’: MSF
Manabadhikar Sanskriti Foundation (MSF) has presented the information of 23 persons killed in ‘mob’ violence and 24 persons dying in jail custody in the month of September.