Current Affairs
Professional Human Rights Council calls for end to suspension, harassment of university teachers
The Professional Human Rights Council has protested the decision to temporarily suspend three teachers of Dhaka University and form a tribunal against them.
Bangladesh announces full-strength squad for Asian Games
Bangladesh has announced a strong squad ahead of the men’s cricket event of the Asian Games to be held in Japan. Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has found a place as a surprise inclusion in the 15-member squad led by Liton Das.
India named host of 2027 Women’s Champions Trophy
India has got the opportunity to host the first-ever ICC Women’s Champions Trophy. The country has been given the responsibility of organizing next year’s T20 tournament after leaving behind Bangladesh and South Africa in the race to become the host.
BSCPLC rejects fear of bandwidth crisis
Bangladesh Submarine Cables PLC (BSCPLC) has informed that the total bandwidth capacity of the state-owned submarine cables will be upgraded to 41,000 Gbps by 2027. The company claimed that this capacity will be sufficient to meet the growing bandwidth demand of the country.
Professor Mohammad Nazmuzzaman Bhuian appointed new PSC chairman
Professor Mohammad Nazmuzzaman Bhuian of the Law Department of Dhaka University has been appointed as the chairman of the Public Service Commission (PSC). His appointment was informed in an order of the Ministry of Public Administration on Wednesday (September 2).
Towhid Hridoy breaks 77-year-old record
Towhid Hridoy has created new history by breaking the 77-year-old record for the highest individual score by any visiting batter on South African soil. He played a magnificent unbeaten innings of 350 runs for Bangladesh ‘A’ against South Africa ‘A’ in Potchefstroom.
DU teachers’ association protests syndicate decision of suspending 3 teachers
Dhaka University (DU) Teachers’ Association has strongly protested the decision of temporary suspension and formation of tribunal against Professor Dr. M Ohiduzzaman and Professor Dr. Mahbubur Rahman of the Institute of Education and Research of Dhaka University and Professor Dr. Md. Mashiur Rahman of the Department of Sociology. At the same time, the organization has also protested the formation of an investigation committee against Professor Dr. Shabnam Jahan of the Department of Management.
Human chain against 4 jamaat leaders over allegation of embezzling 12 crore Tk
Victims have staged a human chain in front of Kurigram Press Club at noon on Wednesday in protest against the allegation of embezzling 12 crore Tk from about 150 people of Kurigram by giving assurance of investment in business against four leaders of Jamaat-e-Islami.
We love Bangladesh very much: Cavan Sullivan
Cavan Sullivan, 16, a Bangladeshi-origin footballer, has come into discussion by creating a unique record by scoring goals and assists in four consecutive matches for Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer (MLS). The family relationship of this young attacking midfielder, who is in great form, with Bangladesh has also newly come into discussion.
Century-old temple demolished in Pakistan for madrasa
A nearly 125-year-old historic Hindu temple has been demolished in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province allegedly to expand the premises of a madrasa. Minority organizations and rights activists of the country have strongly condemned the incident and demanded a proper investigation.