Current Affairs
DU to remain closed for 2 weeks, students asked to vacate dorms
Dhaka University (DU) authorities have declared the university campus temporarily closed in view of the risks posed by the recent earthquake and its subsequent aftershocks. The authorities have ordered students to vacate all residential halls by 5 pm on Sunday (November 23) to ensure technical safety.
Now JnU suspends all classes, exams on Sunday
Following Dhaka University, Jagannath University (JnU) has also announced the suspension of all classes and examinations on Sunday. However, activities related to JnUSU will continue, according to Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Rezaul Karim.
DU suspends all classes and exams on Sunday
Dhaka University authorities have suspended all classes and examinations scheduled for Sunday, November 23, to ensure students’ safety and to consider possible psychological trauma following the recent earthquakes.
Earthquake again jolts Narsingdi
Two earthquakes were felt almost simultaneously in Dhaka’s Badda area and in Narsingdi on Saturday (22 November) evening, according to Tariful Newaz Kabir, meteorologist at the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
6 panic-stricken DU students injured while rushing down stairs
Six students of Dhaka University, including five female students, were injured after rushing down staircases in panic during the third tremor in 36 hours.
Over 300 students abducted from Catholic school in Nigeria
Armed assailants have abducted more than three hundred students from a private Catholic school in Niger State, located in north-central Nigeria. The attack took place at dawn on Friday at a school named Saint Mary’s. Authorities say this is one of the largest mass abductions in recent times.
Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro arrested
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been arrested by the country’s police. He had been sentenced to prison on charges of attempting an illegal political coup. His sentence was scheduled to begin in a few days, but he was arrested beforehand.
Bangladesh will engage confidently in changing international order: Foreign Adviser
Bangladesh will play an active and responsible role as a sovereign state amid global geopolitical realignment, said Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain.
Bangladesh, Bhutan sign 2 MoUs
Bangladesh and Bhutan have signed two Memoranda of Understanding—one on health cooperation and another on internet connectivity—following a bilateral meeting between the leaders of the two countries.
Govt asks EC to hold referendum on election day
The interim government has sent a letter to the Election Commission (EC) instructing it to prepare for holding the referendum on the same day. According to the government’s decision, the referendum must be held on the same day.