Current Affairs
17 arrested over attacks on Prothom Alo, Daily Star: DMP
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have arrested 17 individuals in connection with attacks on the offices of Prothom Alo, The Daily Star, and two cultural organisations, police said Monday (December 22).
Govt faction linked in attacks on media, cultural hubs: Nahid
The National Citizen Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam has said that a faction within the government was involved in the recent attacks on media outlets and cultural organisations, claiming the incidents were premeditated.
Electricity from Rooppur Nuclear Plant to hit grid by next year: Russian Envoy
The Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) is expected to start supplying electricity to Bangladesh’s grid by next year, Russian Ambassador Alexander G. Khozin said on Monday (December 22).
NCP's Khulna Divishonal Chief shot
The National Citizen Party (NCP) Khulna divisional chief and central organiser of its Workers’ Wing Motaleb Shikdar was shot by assailants around 11:45am on Monday (December 22).
Attackers tried to burn journalists alive in medieval-style: Nurul Kabir
Media editors and journalists on Monday (December 22) condemned the recent attacks on national dailies Prothom Alo and The Daily Star offices, calling them “medieval-style” attempts to harm staff.
Ex-IGP Mamun appeals for acquittal in July Uprising case
Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun has filed an appeal seeking acquittal in the case over crimes against humanity during the July 2024 mass uprising.
31 suspects identified, 9 arrested in attacks on Media and cultural hubs
Law enforcement agencies have arrested at least nine individuals in connection with attacks on the offices of Prothom Alo, The Daily Star, Chhayanaut, and Udichi across Dhaka and other parts of the country.
Election Commission officially registers Amjanatar Dal
The Election Commission (EC) has granted registration to Amjanatar Dal, led by Tarik Rahman, ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election.
‘Voter Awareness Vehicle’ campaign begins today
A voter awareness campaign titled “Voter Awareness Vehicle” will be launched today (December 22) to encourage and inform voters ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election and the 2026 referendum.
Yunus chairs meeting to review law and order ahead of election
Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus chaired a high-level meeting on Sunday to review the country’s law and order situation, directing authorities to maintain stability at all costs ahead of the upcoming national election.