Current Affairs
Rohingya youth held over alleged links to Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan
Police have arrested a Rohingya youth from a refugee camp in Teknaf on allegations of involvement with banned militant organisation Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
Ambulance carrying gunshot victim comes under gunfire again
An ambulance carrying a bullet-hit enlisted accused has come again under gunfire in Khulna city.
Britney Spears avoids jail after pleading guilty to lesser DUI charge
Britney Spears pleaded guilty via her lawyer to a lesser charge, which means she avoids jail time after California prosecutors accused her of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
Police commissioner asks not to play musical instruments while installing gilaf at Shahjalal Shrine
Sylhet Metropolitan Police (SMP) Commissioner Md. Abdul Quddus Chowdhury has instructed that the no musical instruments should be played during the gilaf installation ceremony on the 707th Urs of Hazrat Shahjalal (R.).
6 killed, 533 injured in 98 political violence incidents in April
In April this year, six people were killed and more than 533 leaders and activists of various parties and ordinary people were injured in 98 political violence incidents across the country due to party conflicts and internal conflicts.
PM for conducting performance audits to ensure transparency in public expenditures
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today put special emphasis on conducting performance audits along with compliance audits to ensure transparency in public expenditures.
39 police officers transferred
In a major reshuffle in the police department, the Home Ministry today transferred a total of 39 officers, including nine Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) and 30 Superintendents of Police (SPs).
Illness is now one of the main causes of poverty: Zubaida Rahman
About 42.6 percent of people living in the capital's Karail, Bhasantek and Sattala slum areas depend on local pharmacies for primary healthcare, said Dr. Zubaida Rahman.
Don't put political colour on me: Prosenjit
When the political arena was in a frenzy after the results of the recent elections in West Bengal, India, popular Tollywood actor Prosenjit Chatterjee came into the discussion. He clearly denied the political speculations surrounding him.
Stalls with necks tied to statues of 7 Birsreshthas in Tangail
A stall of the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) fair has been set up at the Shaheed Smriti Municipal Park in Tangail with 'necks' tied to busts of the seven Birsreshthas of the great Liberation War. A picture of a rope tied to the necks of the sculptures went viral on Facebook, causing widespread condemnation and anger on Sunday night (May 3).