Current Affairs
Strict directive to prevent attacks, rumours during Durga Puja
Necessary preparations have been directed to be taken by the concerned ministries, administration and law enforcement agencies for celebrating the upcoming Sharadiya Durga Puja in a peaceful, festive and safe environment. At the same time, importance has been given to maintaining communal harmony, preventing rumours and taking rapid legal measures through neutral investigation if any unwanted incident occurs.
Death threats and extortion demands to five RU teachers under ‘Sarbohara’ identity
At least five teachers of Rajshahi University (RU) have been demanded money after being given death threats over phone under the identity of ‘Sarbohara’. Concern has been created among the teachers and administration of the university over the matter.
Screening of ‘Lalsalu’, ‘Chitra Nodir Pare’ stopped on Bangladesh Biman, what has been known
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has informed the concerned distributor organisation of the decision not to screen Tanvir Mokammel’s ‘Lalsalu’ and ‘Chitra Nodir Pare’ anymore, which had been shown on Bangladesh Biman flights for a long time. Although questions have been raised on social media over the matter, the authorities have said that the two films have been removed for the time being as part of regular content change.
We are looking for last two or three pieces of the puzzle: Hamza Choudhury
Although Bangladesh lost 1-0 to Singapore, Hamza Choudhury sees signs of improvement in the team's performance. In his view, through the ups and downs of the past one and a half years, Bangladesh is becoming a team capable of competing on the field against big teams. Now the only need is to improve in a few areas and complete their own game.
Press conference Wednesday on PM's New York visit
The Prime Minister's Office will hold a press conference on Wednesday to highlight the overall aspects of the participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, meetings with world leaders and the New York visit.
Salman F Rahman dropped from Beximco Pharma board
Salman F Rahman, vice chairman of the company and former private industry and investment adviser to former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, has been dropped from the board of directors of Beximco Pharmaceuticals. The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), the capital market regulator, has approved the reconstituted board of the company by dropping him.
Discussions at technical level on Ganges water treaty ongoing: Randhir Jaiswal
Spokesperson of India's Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, has said discussions at the technical level between India and Bangladesh on the Ganges water-sharing treaty are continuing.
New DCs in four districts
The government has appointed new district administrators (DCs) in four districts. The districts are Tangail, Nilphamari, Patuakhali and Pirojpur. The Ministry of Public Administration has issued a related gazette on Tuesday.
NCP leader threatens to 'take away bricks of police station' standing before OC's room
After an attack on a leader of the National Citizen Party (NCP) in Fatullah, Narayanganj, the party's Narayanganj district committee convener, Jubair Sardar, has threatened to "take away the bricks of the police station" if any party activist is attacked again. He was heard making the remark while addressing leaders and activists standing in front of the Officer-in-Charge's (OC) room inside Fatullah Model Police Station on Monday night. A 17-second video of his speech has spread on social media. The video was posted by NCP leaders and activists themselves.
Open discussion needed on process of forming caretaker government: Home Minister
Chairman of the Special Committee on Constitutional Amendment and Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said various opinions and proposals have been received on the caretaker government system and its formation process. The matter needs more open discussion.