Current Affairs
Legal notice sent again demanding tavel ban on Dr. Yunus
A legal notice has once again been sent to the relevant government offices demanding a travel ban on former interim government Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus. Supreme Court lawyer Barrister M. Ashraful Islam sent the notice, alleging his involvement in the transfer of the measles vaccine from the state-controlled system to the private sector on Sunday.
409 engineers transferred through lottery
To curb lobbying and political influence regarding transfers, 409 engineers of the Public Works Department have been transferred through a lottery system. The transfer process took place at the conference room of the Public Works Building in Segunbagicha on Sunday.
Demand to stop investigation, disciplinary proceedings against 404 teachers
The Bangladesh Public University Progotishil Shikkhok Samaj has demanded the immediate suspension of ongoing investigations and disciplinary proceedings against 404 teachers across 22 public universities. The demand was made on Sunday through a joint statement signed by the organization's president, Professor Dr. M. Wahiduzzaman, and general secretary, Professor Dr. Mahbubur Rahman.
Zero tolerance for irregularities, Tk 1,244 crore fund for sports federations
State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque has announced the formation of an institutional fund (seed money) amounting to Tk 1,244 crore to financially empower the country's sports federations. He made the announcement during an exchange meeting with the newly formed ad-hoc committee officials of 14 federations at the National Sports Council on Sunday.
Those talking big today were nowhere to be seen on the streets over the past 17 years: PM
Prime Minister (PM) Tarique Rahman has urged the public to remain vigilant and continue the politics aimed at transforming people's fortunes through the implementation of various government programs. He cautioned that there are many rumor-mongers and miscreants in the country, emphasizing that their past actions and future roles must be closely monitored.
PM inaugurates development activities at Sholakia Eidgah field
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has laid the foundation stone for development activities at the historic Sholakia Eidgah field in Kishoreganj. He inaugurated a 170-million-taka development project at a ceremony held on the Sholakia Eidgah grounds on Sunday evening.
BRTC ‘women’s bus’ service to launch on August 18
To ensure safe and comfortable commuting for women in the capital, the Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) is launching a "Women's Bus" or Pink Bus service starting August 18. Operated exclusively by female drivers and conductors, this special bus service is being introduced as part of the implementation of the government's election manifesto.
Bangladesh's image rises in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, contrasting picture in India
Bangladesh's image has improved significantly among people in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, whereas the sentiment is quite the opposite in India. According to a recent survey by the US-based research organization Pew Research Center, positive perceptions of Bangladesh are already low in India and have declined further over the past two years. Simultaneously, notable shifts have occurred in the perspectives of Bangladeshis themselves: positive attitudes toward India have decreased, while interest and warmth toward Pakistan have increased.
Minister orders DFO to transfer Range Officer within 24 hours
Liberation War Affairs Minister Ahmed Azam Khan has directly instructed the Tangail Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) to remove Boheratol Range Officer Emran Ali within 24 hours. The minister gave this directive over the loudspeaker of his mobile phone in front of the public while visiting the Holudia Chala market in Sakhipur upazila on Sunday afternoon.
Jamaat-Shibir severed Gono Odhikar activist's leg tendons: press conference in Kushtia
Leaders of the Gono Odhikar Parishad in Kushtia have alleged that Jamaat-Shibir leaders and activists launched an attack on their peaceful rally, severing the tendons in the legs of one of their activists. The allegation was raised on Sunday night during a press conference held at the Kushtia Press Club by District Gono Odhikar Parishad Organizing Secretary Towkir Ahmed.