Current Affairs
Government sector becomes top target for cyberattacks as AI accelerates threats
Government agencies and public services have become the biggest targets of cyberattackers worldwide, accounting for 27% of the cyber threats observed over the past year, up from 17% the previous year. At the same time, hackers are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate and expand their attacks.
Memorandum submitted at Bangladesh mission in Kolkata demanding security of minorities, release of Chinmoy Krishna
Two organizations of India have demanded the release of Swami Chinmoy Krishna Das and ensuring the security of the Hindu community in Bangladesh from the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata.
NBR drive at 4 bars-clubs of Dhaka including bar of Salman Muqtadir’s father-in-law
National Board of Revenue (NBR) has started a coordinated drive to investigate the allegations of illegal sources of alcohol products, evasion of customs, value added tax (VAT) and income tax and supply to unauthorized customers at various bars, restaurants and other institutions of Dhaka.
Sheikh Hasina's extradition request is under legal examination: Dinesh Trivedi
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi has said Sheikh Hasina's extradition request is under legal examination with no fixed timeline.
Marriage, divorce registration to go digital: Law Minister
Bangladesh is moving to bring marriage and divorce registration under a digital system, allowing authorities to verify marital records through a centralised database and help curb child marriage and secret multiple marriages, Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman said on Saturday (October 3).
68 incidents of political violence in September, 4 killed and 527 injured: Report
The Human Rights Support Society (HRSS), a human rights organisation, has reported that 68 incidents of violence took place in different parts of the country in September over political disputes, dominance and extortion. Four people were killed and at least 527 others were injured in the incidents.
PM Tarique shares photo with Trump from New York dinner
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday shared a photo of himself and his wife Dr Zubaida Rahman with US President Donald Trump from a dinner hosted by the US president for world leaders attending the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Jamaat leader Akhtaruzzaman remanded over assaulting security official
A court here today placed Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami leader Major (retd) Akhtaruzzaman on one-day remand in a case filed over allegedly creating disorder, obstructing government officials in discharging duties and assaulting a security official at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA).
Solar panel on PM’s Gulshan residence supplies 1200 unit power to national grid
State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam today said, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has set up a solar panel on the rooftop of his Gulshan residence from which 1200 units of electricity is being supplied to the national grid.
Fire breaks out at Gazipur garment factory, 70 rescued
A fire broke out at a garment factory in the Degir Chala area of Gazipur this afternoon.