Current Affairs
BGB to avoid use of lethal weapons during elections
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) will not use lethal weapons while performing security duties during the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election and referendum, BGB Dhaka Sector Commander Colonel SM Abul Ehsan said.
Indonesian couple flogged 140 times in Aceh for extramarital relationship, alcohol use
A woman and her partner were publicly flogged a total of 140 times in Indonesia’s Aceh province for engaging in an extramarital relationship and consuming alcohol.
‘Yes’ vote banners persist at government offices despite EC ban
Despite directives from the Election Commission (EC), banners promoting a ‘Yes’ vote in the upcoming referendum continue to appear at the entrances and walls of several government offices across the country.
Sherpur Jamaat leader murder: Case filed naming 234, 500 others unidentified
A murder case has been filed three days after the killing of Rezaul Karim, 42, secretary of Sherpur’s Sreebardi Upazila Jamaat, during clashes between BNP and Jamaat activists in Jhenaigati.
Workers halt operations at Chattogram port demanding NCT lease cancellation
Workers and employees at the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) of Chattogram Port are observing an eight-hour strike demanding the government cancel its lease of the terminal to foreign company DP World.
Tarique Rahman’s visit sparks political buzz in Bogura
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman’s visit to Shajahanpur Upazila sparked a wave of enthusiasm among party activists and supporters ahead of his scheduled roadshow in Majhira under Bogura-7 (Shajahanpur–Gabtoli) constituency.
Seven advisers opposed ACC reforms: Iftekharuzzaman
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Dr. Iftekharuzzaman has said that opposition to Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) reforms came not only from bureaucracy but also from at least seven members of the advisory council, calling the situation “deeply disappointing.”
Martyr’s mother is mother of nation, bullying unacceptable: Jamaat Ameer
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has said that a martyr’s mother is the mother of the nation, stressing that there is no question of ignoring or sidelining her under any circumstances.
Five killed as dump truck runs over van in Naogaon
At least five people were killed after a dump truck ran over a passenger van in Naogaon’s Mahadebpur upazila.
Gas cylinder explosion at Wari restaurant leaves 8 injured
At least eight people were injured in a gas cylinder explosion at a restaurant in the capital’s Wari area on Friday night (January 30).