Current Affairs
Local government elections to begin mid-November
The momentum for local government elections is building across the country. As part of the government's announced plan, the Election Commission (EC) has set a target to begin the election process from mid-November.
Charge sheets filed against Hasina, 62 others in two Jatrabari cases
Police have filed charge sheets against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 62 others in two cases over killings and attempted killings during the July mass uprising in Dhaka’s Jatrabari area.
Pakistan fined 50%, docked 11 WTC points
Pakistan have been handed a double blow after being sanctioned for a slow over rate during the third and final Test against England in Birmingham.
Appellate Division upholds ban on road construction on Cox’s Bazar dunes
The Appellate Division has upheld a High Court injunction halting construction of a 1.6-kilometre road through the sand dunes of Cox’s Bazar sea beach, an ecologically critical area, no-development zone and protected tourism area.
US may retain control of Iranian oil after war: Trump
US President Donald Trump has said that the United States (US) could remain in Iran even after the war ends and potentially retain control of the country’s oil.
HC issues rule over lack of visible implementation of Dhaka’s DAP
The High Court has issued a rule seeking an explanation as to why the implementation of Dhaka’s Detailed Area Plan (DAP) has not become visible and why the authorities’ alleged inaction in ensuring its proper implementation should not be declared illegal.
Jinnah's photo at DUCSU insult to language, independence movements: Chhatra Dal
Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal has condemned and protested the display of a controversial 1948 photograph of Muhammad Ali Jinnah at the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) museum. The organisation believes this is a direct insult to the heritage of the language and independence movements.
Hormuz talks between Iran, Gulf Arab states put on hold
A planned meeting between Iran and Gulf Arab states on the Strait of Hormuz has been suspended, intensifying concerns over global oil supplies amid attacks and disruptions along key energy routes.
Four children die with measles symptoms in Sylhet in 24 hours
Four children died with suspected measles symptoms in Sylhet division in the past 24 hours, taking the number of deaths linked to confirmed and suspected measles cases in the region to 164 this year, health officials said.
Order to submit MPO bills of teachers, employees by September 18
To send the MPO money for September to private MPO-listed teachers and employees through EFT, bills must be submitted by September 18. The Directorate of Technical Education has directed heads of educational institutions to submit bills online by 3pm that day.