Current Affairs
Bodies of 6 Bangladeshis returning from Kolkata
Efforts are underway to bring back the bodies of six of the seven Bangladeshis killed in the fire at 'Shikha Inn' hotel in Kolkata's New Market area. Under the directive of the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata, the bodies will be sent to Bangladesh through two border crossings.
August 23 to be observed as 'Black Day' at Dhaka University
Dhaka University authorities will observe August 23 as 'Black Day' to commemorate the attacks and torture on teachers, students, officials and employees of the university between August 20 and 23, 2007.
3 more die with measles symptoms, death toll rises to 928
Three more people have died with measles symptoms across the country in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths from measles and its symptoms since March 15 to 928, according to a report released by the Directorate General of Health Services on Friday (August 21).
BNP government implemented largest-ever education budget: Finance Minister
Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said the BNP government implemented the largest-ever budget for the education sector in the country.
Islami Andolan leader killed, 'Sifat Bahini' chief among 9 arrested
Police have arrested nine people, including Sheikh Sifat, chief of the youth gang 'Sifat Bahini', in connection with the killing of Bulbul Ahmed, a leader of Islami Jubo Andolan, in Bandar, Narayanganj. The arrest was confirmed by Bandar Police Station Officer-in-Charge Jamal Uddin on Friday (August 21) morning. Among those arrested is Jumman, also known as White Jumman, a member of Sifat Bahini. Police said three of the nine arrestees are women, but the identities of the others have not been disclosed immediately.
Rumeen Farhana explains why she abstained from presidential election
Independent lawmaker Rumeen Farhana has explained her decision to abstain from Thursday's presidential election, describing the process as "meaningless" and a "farce."
Pakistan President congratulates newly elected President Mirza Fakhrul
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has congratulated Bangladesh's newly elected President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, expressing hope that Bangladesh will move towards greater progress and prosperity under his leadership.
Government discussing plan for 8-lane road around Dhaka: State Minister
The government is discussing a plan to construct an eight-lane road around Dhaka as part of broader efforts to improve connectivity and address the capital's environmental and waterlogging problems, State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam said on Friday (August 21).
President-elect Mirza Fakhrul pays tribute at Ziaur Rahman, Khaleda Zia's graves
Newly elected President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir paid tribute to BNP founder and former president Ziaur Rahman and former prime minister Khaleda Zia by placing floral wreaths at their graves in Dhaka on Friday (August 21).P
Germany congratulates newly elected President Mirza Fakhrul
Germany has congratulated Bangladesh's newly elected President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, wishing him success in his new role.