Current Affairs
Obstacles to installing number plates on the front of motorcycles removed
The government has amended the Road Transport Rules, 2022 to resolve existing regulatory complexities about installation of number plates and the display of registration numbers on the front of motorcycles.
Garment workers now block Dhaka–Narayanganj Link Road over five-point demand
Garment workers have blocked the Dhaka–Narayanganj Link Road, pressing five demands, including a minimum monthly wage of Tk 30,000.
10,500 named in five cases over Mirpur garment workers’ protests; 29 arrested
Five cases have been filed so far over garment workers’ protests in Mirpur, Dhaka, demanding a minimum monthly wage of Tk 30,000. More than 10,500 people have been named as accused in the cases. Police have arrested 29 people since Monday morning.
PM for comprehensive preparations to address earthquake risks
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today directed the authorities concerned to strengthen preparations, identify vulnerable buildings and enhance emergency rescue capability to deal with potential earthquake risks.
HC stays decision to dissolve governing bodies of Fazil and Kamil madrasas
The High Court has stayed a decision to dissolve the governing bodies of Fazil and Kamil madrasas across the country and attach those to the Islamic Arabic University.
Police officer 'seizes journalist’s phone'; Device still not returned
An additional deputy commissioner (ADC) of police in Dhaka’s Mirpur zone, Zahidul Islam, has been accused of forcibly taking the mobile phone of Kaler Kantho multimedia reporter Mahbub Islam while he was covering an ongoing garment workers’ protest. Video footage showing the incident has since emerged publicly.
Gold price rises by Tk3,266 per bhori
Gold prices in Bangladesh have risen again, with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) increasing the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 3,266 per bhori. The new price, including VAT, stands at Tk 220,858 per bhori.
Eliza Zaman elected unopposed to reserved women’s parliamentary seat
BNP-nominated candidate Eliza Zaman has been elected unopposed as a member of parliament for reserved women’s seat-23 in the 13th National Parliament, after no other candidate entered the race. The Election Commission (EC) declared her elected in accordance with electoral rules.
Dilip Agarwala shown arrested in ACC case
A Dhaka court has ordered that Dilip Kumar Agarwala, managing director of Diamond World, be shown arrested in a corruption case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) over allegations of illegally acquiring wealth and laundering money.
Ashulia protests turn violent: Teargas, sound grenade fired
Garment workers demanding a minimum monthly wage of Tk 30,000 staged fresh protests in Ashulia, Savar, on Monday, triggering repeated clashes with police. Law enforcers fired tear gas shells and sound grenades to disperse protesters, while a covered van parked beside a road was set on fire during the unrest.