Current Affairs
Six Bangladeshi peacekeepers killed in Sudan to be repatriated today
The bodies of six Bangladeshi peacekeepers, killed in a terrorist drone attack while serving in the United Nation (UN) mission in Sudan, are being flown back to Bangladesh today, Saturday. Their funeral and burial will be conducted with full state honours.
Amnesty expresses deep concern, calls for independent probe into Hadi's assassination
Amnesty International has expressed deep concern over the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of the Inqilab Mancha, and called for a swift, thorough, independent, and impartial investigation into the incident.
Hadi’s body taken to Suhrawardy hospital morgue for autopsy
The body of Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of the Inqilab Mancha, has been taken to the morgue of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital for an autopsy.
Dr Zubaida Rahman returns to London
Dr Zubaida Rahman, wife of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, has left Dhaka for London after spending nearly two weeks by the side of BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.
Shilpakala Academy suspends all events, exhibitions indefinitely
Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has suspended all its events and exhibitions for an indefinite period, citing the state mourning over Osman Hadi's death and unavoidable circumstances.
State mourning being observed today over Hadi’s death
A one-day state mourning is being observed today (December 20), following the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of the Inqilab Mancha.
7 killed in Russian strike on Ukraine’s Port City Odesa
At least seven people were killed and 15 others injured in a Russian missile attack on the Black Sea port city of Odesa, Ukrainian officials said on Friday (December 19).
Meta removes Ilias Hossain's Facebook page
Meta, the parent company of social media platform Facebook, has removed the Facebook page of journalist and online activist Ilias Hossain.
Attack on cultural organisation contradicts spirit of july movement: Faruqi
Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostafa Sarwar Faruqi yesterday condemned the attack on Chhayanaut, stating it was not only a criminal act but also a betrayal of the spirit of the july mass uprising.
DUJ condemns attacks on Prothom Alo, The Daily Star buildings
The Dhaka Union of Journalists, DUJ, has strongly condemned the attacks, vandalism, arson and looting at the Prothom Alo office and The Daily Star building, and demanded that those involved be quickly identified and brought to justice.