Current Affairs
Civil society calls for Home Adviser’s resignation over security failures
Representatives of civil society have demanded the resignation of the Home Affairs Adviser, citing recent violence and what they described as repeated failures in ensuring public security.
Hadi’s body to be taken DU central mosque first
The body of Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inqilab Mancha, is scheduled to arrive in Bangladesh on Friday evening at around 6:00pm. His coffin will land at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on a regular flight from Singapore.
Holy Cross College celebrates platinum jubilee
Holy Cross College, a traditional women's educational institution in Bangladesh, has celebrated its 75th anniversary. The event, organized under the theme '75 Years of Legacy: Truth, Wisdom & Excellence', was festive and dignified with the participation of local and foreign guests, diplomats, religious leaders and past and present students.
Countrymen urged vigilance against all forms of violence: Govt Statement
The government has called on citizens to remain firmly vigilant against all forms of violence perpetrated by extremist and separatist groups.
India to start social media verification before issuing visas
The Indian government will check the social media accounts of Bangladeshi citizens before issuing visas. Like the US policy, the applicant's social media activities for at least the last five years will be verified. However, this process is mainly applicable to those aged 18 to 60; minors and senior citizens will be exempted.
2 firefighters electrocuted while putting out fire at Prothom Alo
Two fire service personnel were seriously injured due to an electrical short circuit while extinguishing a fire at the Prothom Alo head office in Karwan Bazar in the capital.
NCP suspends sit-in at Shahbagh, announces protest march in afternoon
National Citizen Party (NCP) has suspended its sit-in programme at Shahbagh demanding justice for the killing of Inqilab Mancha convener Sharif Osman Hadi.
Attacks on Prothom Alo and Daily Star offices deeply saddened chief adviser
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus spoke to the editors of the two newspapers over the phone regarding the barbaric attacks on the offices of Daily Prothom Alo and The Daily Star on Thursday night.
Former minister Bir Bahadur's house set on fire in Bandarban
The residence of former Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Minister Bir Bahadur Ushaising has been set on fire in Bandarban.
US Embassy mourns Hadi's death
The US Embassy in Dhaka has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Inqilab Mancha spokesman Sharif Osman Hadi.