Current Affairs
4 journalists among 10 injured in Chhatra Dal attack at Rajshahi University
At least 10 people, including four journalists, were injured after leaders and activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal attacked reporters and students with crude weapons on the Rajshahi University campus on Sunday night.
Biman Bangladesh to sign deal for 10 Airbus aircraft on October 7
Biman Bangladesh Airlines is set to sign a multibillion-dollar agreement with European aircraft manufacturer Airbus on October 7 for the acquisition of 10 new aircraft, according to sources familiar with the development.
Arrest warrants issued against 700 police members for absence from testimony
Courts have issued arrest warrants against at least 700 police members of various ranks working in Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) and various other units across the country for failing to appear in court to testify in important cases. Among them, most of the police members face non-bailable arrest warrants.
Allegations of attack on Nasiruddin Patwary at Lalon's mazar premises
Allegations have emerged of an attack on National Citizen Party (NCP) chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary and vandalism of his car at the premises of Lalon Sain's mazar in Cheuria of Kumarkhali, Kushtia.
PM seeks more British support to make bilateral ties more multifaceted
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today sought more British support to make bilateral ties between the two countries more multifaceted.
Md. Babul Mian takes charge as new chairman of BCIC
Additional Secretary of the government Md. Babul Mian has taken charge as the chairman of Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC). He recently joined the post of chairman of this state-owned organisation.
3 more die with measles symptoms in 24 hours, 1,300 hospitalised
Three more people have died with measles symptoms across the country in 24 hours. With this, 102 people have died of confirmed measles and 1,023 with measles symptoms in the current year. In total, the number of deaths from measles and its symptoms stands at 1,125.
Hindu neighbour ‘ensures job’ by donating land to Muslim youth
A Hindu person has set a unique example of religious harmony and humanity in Juri upazila of Moulvibazar. He has donated one decimal of land without any kind of financial exchange to a Muslim youth who was at risk of being left out in the verification of appointment after getting a job as there was no immovable property in his father’s name.
Major Akhtaruzzaman’s Bail Rejected, Chaos in Courtroom
A scuffle broke out between pro-BNP and Jamaat lawyers during the bail hearing of Jamaat-e-Islami leader Major (retd) Akhtaruzzaman at a Dhaka court today (4 October), with the altercation later spilling onto the road in front of the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court.
6 more die of dengue, 2,089 hospitalised in in a Day
The dengue outbreak continues to persist across the country. In the past 24 hours, six more people have died after being infected with the mosquito-borne disease. During the same period, 2,089 patients were hospitalised with dengue across the country. With this, the death toll from dengue has risen to 262 so far this year.