Current Affairs
Survey warns of rising risks for journalists in upcoming Bangladesh elections
A new study has warned of rising physical and digital risks for journalists during the upcoming 13th national parliamentary elections in Bangladesh.
Train movement on Dhaka–Mymensingh route resumes after 2 hrs
Train movement on the Dhaka–Mymensingh route returned to normal two hours after the engine of the Balaka commuter train was recovered in Sreepur, Gazipur.
120 health cadre doctors promoted to associate professor
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has promoted 120 doctors of the BCS (Health) cadre to the post of associate professor.
Unidentified bodies recovered from two rivers in Munshiganj
Police have recovered the bodies of an unidentified woman and man from two separate rivers in Gazaria, Munshiganj on the same day. The bodies were found on Saturday, December 6, from different points of the Meghna and Kajoli rivers.
SC attains administrative autonomy, commercial court to be formed soon: CJ
Chief Justice Syed Refat Ahmed has said that with the approval of the Supreme Court Secretariat Ordinance, long-standing dual administrative limitations have been removed, enabling the Supreme Court to achieve full administrative and financial autonomy for the first time. He said this autonomy will help the judiciary independently create posts, allocate budget, improve training and formulate policies, establishing judicial reforms in a long-term and sustainable manner.
Upcoming election will be major test for law-enforcement: Foreign Adviser
Foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain has said that law and order is the foundation of every nation. Although the situation initially faced significant challenges, it has now stabilised considerably, he said. However, he noted that the upcoming election will be a major test for law-enforcement agencies.
Engine failure halts train movement on Dhaka–Mymensingh route
Train operations on the Dhaka–Mymensingh route remain suspended after the engine of the Balaka commuter train broke down in Sreepur, Gazipur. The incident occurred at around 4:30pm on Saturday, December 6, in the Satkhamair area. Fuel and lubricant were seen leaking from the engine following the breakdown.
11 held in special police drive in Mohammadpur
Police have arrested 11 individuals in a day-long special operation conducted in Mohammadpur Police Station area. Apart from individuals with outstanding warrants, others were detained on allegations of involvement in various criminal activities.
DG orders dismissal of casualty in-charge following heated exchange at MMCH
A heated exchange took place between the director general of the Directorate General of Health Services and a physician during an inspection at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, prompting the DG to order the immediate dismissal of the hospital’s casualty division in-charge Dr Dhandeb Barman. The incident sparked widespread criticism after video footage went viral on social media.
BNP will contest election under Tarique Rahman’s leadership: Amir Khasru
BNP will contest the 13th national election under the leadership of Tarique Rahman, said standing committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury. He also stated that preparations are underway for Tarique Rahman’s return to the country soon.