Current Affairs
Verdict in MC College gang rape case set for July 14
A court in Sylhet has set July 14 for delivering it's verdict in the widely discussed Murari Chand (MC) College dormitory gang rape case, nearly five years after the brutal assault that shocked the nation.
Two farmers killed by lightning in Naogaon
Two farmers were killed in separate lightning strikes in Raninagar and Manda upazilas of Naogaon district on Thursday morning (July 9).
Ensuring credible local elections remains a top challenge: State Minister
State Minister for Local Government Mir Shahe Alam on Thursday (July 9) said ensuring free, fair and credible local government elections will be one of the government's biggest challenges this year, calling for cooperation from all stakeholders to make the polls acceptable to the public.
Joint venture drone factory with Turkey to be set up in Bogura: State minister
A joint venture drone manufacturing factory will be established in Bogura in collaboration with Turkey, alongside the district's planned Bangladesh Air Force base and the airport currently being upgraded to international standards, State Minister for Local Government Mir Shahe Alam said.
Government to facilitate private sector to stimulate investment, employment
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting private sector investment to revive idle state-owned industrial assets, saying the initiative will help accelerate industrialisation, boost exports and generate thousands of new jobs.
Indiscriminate establishment of factories unacceptable: PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said indiscriminate establishment of factories is unacceptable and environmental protection requires both strict enforcement of laws and greater public awareness.
HC clears way for Sarowar Alamgir to take oath as Ctg-2 MP
The High Court Division (HC) of the Supreme Court of on Thursday (July 9) cleared the way for BNP leader Sarwar Alamgir to take oath as a member of parliament after declaring his candidature for the Chattogram-2 constituency valid.
PM presents National Environment Awards to three individuals, three institutions
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday (July 9) presented the National Environment Award 2025 to three individuals and three institutions in recognition of their outstanding contributions to environmental conservation, environmental education and awareness, and environmental research and technological innovation.
Bangladesh opt to bowl in must-win ODI against Zimbabwe
Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bowl first against Zimbabwe in the second ODI of the three-match series, with skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz opting to chase in a must-win encounter at Harare on Thursday (July 9).
Next parliamentary election will be held under caretaker government: Law Minister
Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman has said the next national parliamentary election will be held under a non-partisan caretaker government, describing it as the government's political commitment and the outcome of a long-standing political movement.