Current Affairs
25 bank accounts of former NBR chairman Munim, another frozen
The court has ordered the freezing of 25 bank accounts of former chairman of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) Abu Hena Rahmatul Munim and former first secretary Eadtazul Islam.
1,600 doctors being given special training on dengue treatment: State Minister
To prevent mismanagement in the treatment of dengue patients in the country, 1,600 doctors in 40 districts are being given special training simultaneously. This day-long training has been arranged urgently with the aim of reducing the dengue death rate by ensuring scientific and quality treatment.
Legal notice to government seeking cancellation of Tk 1,000 note
A legal notice has been sent to the government demanding the cancellation of the Tk 1,000 note to control inflation, prevent the spread of black money and increase transparency in transactions in the economy. At the same time a demand has also been made to take necessary measures to stop printing new money without adequate reserves or financial basis.
Gazi Nazrul's first wife Maksuda sent to jail after remand
A court has ordered the sending of Maksuda Begum, first wife of MP Gazi Nazrul Islam, to jail after a one-day remand in the case over the abetment of suicide of his second wife, Mariam Khatun.
Route permit to be cancelled if extra fare charged: Minister
The government has fixed bus fares anew. Under the new decision, bus fares have been increased by 17 paisa per kilometre. However, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam has said the route permit of the concerned bus will be cancelled if extra money is charged beyond the fixed fare.
RAJUK to launch one-stop service for design approval
An initiative has been taken to launch a one-stop service to make the design approval process of Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK) easier and faster. Through this, applicants will not have to visit various government offices separately. Arrangements will be made to accept applications from a single designated place and approve designs within a stipulated time.
2 children die with measles symptoms in 24 hours, 1,349 infected
The measles situation in the country continues to deteriorate. Two more children have died with measles symptoms across the country in the last 24 hours. During the same period, 1,349 new suspected and confirmed measles patients were identified.
2-day remand for youth arrested in front of JnU
A court has granted a two-day police remand for a youth named Md Monir in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act at Kotwali Police Station in the capital. He has been shown arrested as a suspect found in the investigation and an active member of the banned Awami League.
India agrees to Siam's appointment as Bangladesh's High Commissioner in Delhi
India has given formal consent to the decision to appoint Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam as Bangladesh's next High Commissioner in Delhi. A copy of India's consent letter, or agrément, has been handed over to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka, Indian media outlet Hindustan Times reported.
Information Adviser explains why PM's US visit was shortened
Prime Minister's Adviser on Information and Broadcasting Dr Zahed Ur Rahman has cited cost savings and the country's internal situation as reasons for shortening the Prime Minister's US visit.