Current Affairs
EU exploring possibility of free trade agreement with Bangladesh: Michael Miller
The European Union wants to stand by Bangladesh even after its graduation from the least developed country list. At the same time, the bloc is also exploring the possibility of a future free trade agreement with Bangladesh. European Union Ambassador to Dhaka Michael Miller conveyed this.
423 killed in 442 road crashes in September: RSF
An average of 14 people died in road crashes across Bangladesh every day in September, according to a report by the Road Safety Foundation. The organisation recorded 423 deaths and 674 injuries in 442 road crashes during the month. At the same time, 16 people were killed and four went missing in 11 boat accidents. In addition, 19 people were killed in 23 rail accidents.
Prof Neem Chandra Bhowmik passes away
Eminent academic and freedom fighter Prof Neem Chandra Bhowmik died early today while undergoing treatment at the National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital in Dhaka.
PM for faster implementation of Inner Circular Road project to ease Dhaka traffic
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday directed the authorities concerned to expedite the Inner Circular Road project aimed at easing traffic congestion in Dhaka city.
700 Houthis killed in 257 strikes across rebel-held areas, Yemen army says
The Yemeni army said on Saturday it killed at least 700 Houthi fighters in 257 operations across several fronts. In a statement on social media, military spokesman Col. Majed al-Nuzaili said government forces carried out the operations using warplanes, drones, artillery, missiles and rocket launchers.
80 gold bars seized at Dhaka airport
Customs intelligence officials have recovered 80 gold bars concealed inside the shoes worn by two Biman Bangladesh Airlines workers on the runway at Dhaka's Shahjalal International Airport.
BCB moves to punish three cricketers over Asian Games rule breach
Three Bangladesh cricketers—Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy and Rishad Hossain—could face fines from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) for allegedly breaching team discipline during the Asian Games.
Houthis claim missile, drone strike on Aramco facility in Riyadh
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement said it launched a combined ballistic missile and drone attack on a Saudi Aramco facility in Riyadh on Saturday (October 3), claiming the strike caused fires at the site.
Bangladesh condemns Houthi attack on Madinah power facility
Bangladesh has strongly condemned a reported Houthi drone attack on a power distribution facility in Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Madinah, saying any deliberate targeting of civilian infrastructure serving the Prophet’s Mosque is unacceptable.
Army chief leaves for 9-day Australia, US visit
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman left Dhaka on Saturday (October 3) for a nine-day official visit to Australia and the United States, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).