Current Affairs
Two Ad-Din Hospital staff sacked over clash with journalists
Ad-Din Medical College Hospital authorities have temporarily relieved two staff members following an unfortunate incident involving journalists who had arrived at the hospital over the death of six newborns.
Rohingya youth shot by Arakan Army, swims Naf river to reach Bangladesh
A Rohingya youth was shot and injured by the Arakan Army while fishing in the Naf River inside Myanmar near the Ukhia border in Cox's Bazar. He then swam across the Naf River, covering several kilometres while injured, and crossed into Bangladesh with the help of locals and BGB. He has been admitted to hospital.
Four-day road closure in Mirpur for BCB polls and Australia series
The Prashika Road adjacent to the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur will remain closed for several days due to the Bangladesh Cricket Board director board election and the matches between Bangladesh and Australia national cricket teams. The public and vehicle drivers have been advised to use alternative routes.
13 Chhatra League, Jubo League activists held over Chattogram procession, two buses seized
Police have arrested 13 leaders and activists of Chhatra League and Jubo League after they brought out a procession in the city's Barek Building area on Friday morning.
1,868 workers laid off by Al-Muslim Group in Savar
Al-Muslim Group, a garment manufacturer in Savar, has laid off 1,868 workers from its three factories, citing a decline in purchase orders. The company claims that all outstanding dues of the laid-off workers have been settled.
Protest in Rangpur demands trial of Dr Yunus, Nurjahan over measles child deaths
Activists of the Workers' Rights Movement and the Anti-Oppression Women's Forum staged a protest and human chain in Rangpur on Saturday, June 6, demanding the trial of former chief adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus and former health adviser Nurjahan Begum over child deaths caused by measles.
Gas supply to remain suspended for 10 hours from tonight in several areas
Gas supply will remain suspended for 10 hours in various parts of the country due to emergency pipeline leak repair work, Titas Gas said in a message on Saturday, June 6.
Three arrested for allegedly raping elderly woman in Manikganj
Police have arrested three individuals on charges of raping a beggar woman aged over 60 in Shivalaya upazila, Manikganj. The accused also allegedly snatched a silver chain from the victim.
Govt plans to reduce subjects, exam days for SSC and HSC
The government is planning major reforms to the examination system for the country's two largest public exams, the SSC and HSC, aiming to reduce exam duration and alleviate mental pressure on students. The National Curriculum and Textbook Board has prepared a detailed action plan and concept paper to rationalise the number of exam subjects and significantly reduce working days for conducting exams.
Bangladeshi Imam jailed in UK for sexually assaulting two children
A British-Bangladeshi imam has been sentenced to six years in prison by Gloucester Crown Court on June 4 for sexually assaulting two young girls.