Current Affairs
Bus crashes into Kurmitola Hospital compound, one killed
A bus of Projapati Paribahan, travelling from Mohakhali towards Uttara in the capital, lost control and crashed into the premises of Kurmitola General Hospital. A hotel employee named Rafiqul Islam, who was standing on the footpath, was killed in the incident.
5th day of protests in Shyamnagar demanding Gazi Nazrul's resignation
Residents of Shyamnagar have staged protests, rallies and symbolic effigy-burning for the fifth consecutive day, demanding the resignation of MP Gazi Nazrul Islam of the Satkhira-4 constituency over a personal video that went viral on social media.
Awami League's meeting held in Cox's Bazar: Case filed against 114
Police have filed a case under the Anti-Terrorism Act against 114 leaders and activists of the Awami League, Jubo League and Chhatra League in Ukhiya, Cox's Bazar, over allegations of holding a secret meeting and plotting sabotage. Another 50 to 60 unidentified individuals have also been named as accused in the case.
Fisherman's body found in Meghna two days after being taken from home, one held
Police have recovered the body of a fisherman named Nasir Mia (35) from the Meghna River in Bajitpur, Kishoreganj, two days after he was taken from his home on the pretext of fishing. One person named Bappi (22) has been detained in connection with the incident. The victim's family has claimed it was a pre-planned murder.
Shoe thrown at police during hawker eviction drive in Jurain, 2 held
A team from Dhaka Metropolitan Police's (DMP) Kadamtali Police Station came under attack while carrying out an eviction drive to free roads from encroachment in the capital's Jurain area. During the incident, a shoe was thrown at an on-duty police officer. Police have detained two individuals in connection with the incident.
HC issues rule on displaying fitness certificates on vehicle bodies
The High Court has issued a rule asking why a directive should not be given to display fitness certificates on the body or windscreen of vehicles. The order was passed following the initial hearing of a writ petition filed in the public interest to ensure road safety and stop the movement of unfit and hazardous vehicles.
Bangladesh-Maldives foreign ministers meet to strengthen bilateral ties
A meeting was held between the foreign ministers of Bangladesh and the Maldives to further strengthen bilateral relations. Discussions covered various areas of cooperation, including migration, tourism, education, health, the blue economy and expanding maritime connectivity .
Government committed to building a modern, technology-driven army: PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said the government is committed to building a modern and technology-driven army to meet the demands of the time.
Two 9mm pistols looted from police station recovered from Chattogram slum
Detective Branch (DB) police have recovered two 9mm pistols from a slum in the Ambagan area of Khulshi in Chattogram city, which were looted from Doublemooring Police Station during the August 5, 2024, uprising.
Scuffle breaks out around State Minister, Ishraque urges against spreading confusion
A scuffle and tense situation broke out among party activists and the general public around State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishraque Hossain. The incident occurred near the Parliament building area after a tribute ceremony on Sunday. The State Minister for Liberation War Affairs has issued a statement urging everyone not to spread any confusion regarding the incident.