Current Affairs
14 family members killed as truck falls into canal in Pakistan
At least 14 members of the same family were killed and nine others injured after a truck plunged into a canal near Sargodha city in Pakistan’s Punjab province. Seven of the injured are reported to be in critical condition. The accident occurred around 11:00 p.m. on Friday (January 16) in the Darbar Panjpiran Manawan area of Khushab district.
Taiwan tracks 34 Chinese military aircraft, 12 ships
The Ministry of National Defense tracked 34 Chinese military aircraft, 11 naval vessels, and one official ship around Taiwan between 6 a.m. on Thursday and 6 a.m. on Friday.
Mahmudur Rahman Manna hospitalized with chest pain
Nagorik Oikya President Mahmudur Rahman Manna has been admitted to the hospital after experiencing chest pain.
Iran protests subside after deadly crackdown, but tensions persist
Iran's deadly crackdown appears to have broadly quelled protests for now, according to a rights group and residents, as state media reported more arrests on Friday against the backdrop of repeated US threats to intervene if the killing continued.
Pump worker killed in Rajbari
A pump worker at Karim Filling Station was allegedly run over and killed at Goalanda Mor in Rajbari Sadar upazila after demanding payment for fuel. A black vehicle ran him over and fled the scene. The incident occurred around 4:30 am on Friday, January 16.
Khaleda Zia symbolised justice, democracy: Speakers at citizens’ condolence meeting
“Begum Khaleda Zia will be remembered by the people of the country forever. She fought for truth and justice throughout her life, remained uncompromising in establishing democracy, and carried patriotism in her heart,” said distinguished citizens while remembering the late BNP chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia.
'Yes' vote campaign a collective duty for state: Health Adviser
Health and Family Welfare Adviser Nurjahan Begum has said campaigning in favour of ‘Yes’ in the referendum is a collective obligation, fard-e-kifayah, for the state.
Myanmar rejects allegations of Rohingya genocide at ICJ
Myanmar has rejected allegations that genocide was committed against the Rohingya minority during military operations, claiming the actions were legitimate counterterrorism measures. Naypyidaw presented its position at the International Court of Justice on January 16.
Khaleda Zia became a leader of people and country: Nurul Kabir
Editor of English daily New Age and president of the Editors’ Council, Nurul Kabir, has said Khaleda Zia was not just a party leader but truly became a leader of the people and the country. He said the participation of hundreds of thousands of people in her funeral prayer, regardless of political affiliation, proved this.
Iran halts 800 executions after Trump threat: White House
Iran has suspended plans to carry out nearly 800 executions under pressure from the United States, the White House has claimed. The information was shared by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt during a briefing on January 15.