Current Affairs
Teacher injured from 'sound grenade' effect dies
Fatima Akhter, a teacher who fell ill when police threw sound grenades during a protest march of teachers, has died.
'Abu Sayed killed by bricks thrown by protesters'
Abu Sayed, a student of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur, was killed by bricks thrown by protesters, according to state-appointed defence lawyer Barrister Ishrat Jahan, representing absconding accused.
New SPs appointed in six districts
Police Superintendents (SPs) of six districts have been transferred. The order was issued on Sunday, November 16, by the Police-1 branch of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The notification was signed by Deputy Secretary Abu Saeed.
Letter sent to tribunal seeking military deployment ahead of Hasina verdict
A letter has been sent requesting the deployment of a sufficient number of military personnel to ensure strict security in and around the International Crimes Tribunal ahead of the verdict in the case against three accused, including Sheikh Hasina, for crimes against humanity.
Five killed, 15 injured as bus hits stationary truck
In Mirerhat, Sitakunda, Chattogram, five people, including a woman, were killed when a bus collided with the back of a stationary truck.
One in four children has lead in blood, 1.2 Million at risk of child labour: Survey
Child labour has increased across the country, putting an additional 1.2 million children at risk. At the same time, nearly one in four children aged 12–59 months has excess lead in their blood, which directly affects brain development. Preliminary results of the MICS 2025 joint survey by UNICEF and Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics indicate major warning signs for children’s health, protection, and future potential in the country.
Akash Ranjan’s ‘Porhejgar Meye’ features new face Tasnim
A new drama, ‘Porhejgar Meye’, based on the simplicity, trust, and misunderstandings of rural life, has been produced. The drama is directed by and stars Akash Ranjan, while newcomer Tasnim plays the lead opposite him. This realistic story will take viewers into the world of rural nature, family bonds, and human sincerity.
UNO-DC to serve as Chairperson in schools, colleges
The Ministry of Education has directed that in private schools and colleges where the term of the ad hoc committee has expired, the Upazila Executive Officer (UNO) at the sub-district level and the Deputy Commissioner (DC) or their representative at the district level will assume the role of chairperson. A circular regarding this was issued on Saturday, November 15.
Fakhrul demands transparency, fair trial in Hasina verdict
The International Crimes Tribunal will deliver its verdict on Monday in the case against three accused, including Sheikh Hasina, for war crimes committed during the July uprising. BNP General Secretary Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has demanded transparency and a fair trial in this verdict.
Australia shuts 69 schools out of Asbestos fear
Sixty-nine schools in Canberra, the capital of Australia, have been closed from Monday after asbestos was detected in coloured decorative sand. The sand, intended for children, contained traces of chrysotile asbestos. The local government announced the closure after testing revealed asbestos in the sand, which had been used for decoration in various schools and educational institutions.