Current Affairs
Holy Artisan: Renewed pledge to maintain zero tolerance against terrorism
Ten years have passed since the horrific militant attack on the Holey Artisan Bakery in Gulshan. On this occasion, Bangladesh has once again reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance against terrorism and violent extremism. Both the government and foreign diplomats paid tribute to the victims and reiterated their commitment to the ideals of peace, tolerance and humanity.
High-level team inspects possible sites for relocating capital’s bus terminals
The government has begun preparations to shift the four major bus terminals in the capital. A high-level government delegation visited several potential locations for alternative bus terminals and temporary bus depots with the aim of reducing traffic congestion and making the public transport system more efficient on Wednesday.
4 missing students from Thakurgaon rescued in Sylhet
Police have rescued four female students who went missing from Baliadangi Upazila in Thakurgaon. The girls left home on the pretext of going for private tuition but did not return. They were rescued from a ticket counter at Kadamtali Bus Terminal in South Surma, Sylhet, while waiting to go towards Gowainghat on Wednesday afternoon (1 July).
Hridoy to lead again in Zimbabwe series, Mosaddek and Yasir return to T20
Bangladesh captain Liton Kumar Das will miss the upcoming T20 series against Zimbabwe as he has received permission to play the full Sri Lanka Premier League (LPL). As a result, Towhid Hridoy will once again lead the side in his absence.
Bangladesh maintains unique relations with every country: Shama Obaid
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid Islam has said that every country's relations with Bangladesh are 'unique'. She made the comment in response to a question about a recent comment by the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson regarding India's concerns over the Teesta project.
Child tied up and beaten: allegations against madrasa teachers
In Jiyanagar Upazila, three teachers of a Hefz Madrasa have been accused of tying up an 11-year-old student by his hands and feet and beating him with a cane. Though the matter was resolved through local arbitration, the victim's family has expressed anger as no punitive action was taken against the accused.
BB sets minimum fee for Bangla QR Code merchant payments
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has issued a new directive to bring more discipline to digital transactions between banks. The minimum Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) or service fee for merchant payments through Bangla QR Code under the National Payment Switch Bangladesh (NPSB) platform has been set at 1 percent (including VAT).
Muezzin demands justice after committing the crime
Police have uncovered the mystery behind the murder of housewife Najma Alam, 51, in the Biswas Betka area of Tangail town. The local mosque muezzin, who had gone to the spot with neighbours after the murder expressing concern and demanded the arrest of the killers in front of the media, has been identified as the main accused in the case.
5,000 armed Ansar deployed nationwide to secure upazila health complexes
The government has taken new initiatives to strengthen security in upazila health complexes across the country, control the violence of brokers and ensure safe medical services for patients. As part of this, 5,000 armed Ansar members have been deployed in 500 upazila health complexes across the country.
Youth shot dead in public in Chattogram
Unidentified criminals shot and killed a 25-year-old youth named Md. Azad in the Panchlaish police station area of Chatogram. The incident occurred around 3:45pm at Forest Gate in the Muradpur area of the police station on Wednesday.