Current Affairs
ADAB calls for coordinated efforts to eradicate poverty
The Association of Development Agencies in Bangladesh (ADAB) has organised a discussion marking the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, with speakers calling for coordinated action by the government, non-governmental development organisations, donors, civil society and the media to tackle rising poverty.
25 women of coastal area honoured for contributions to environment
Twenty-five rural women from the coastal areas of Satkhira have been honoured for their outstanding contributions to agriculture, biodiversity conservation, food security and community leadership amid the challenges of climate change, rising salinity and environmental degradation.
Accused granted bail over headteacher’s death during snatching in front of JS
A court has granted bail to an accused in a case filed over the death of headteacher Ranjila Parveen, who fell from a battery-powered rickshaw after snatchers pulled at her bag in front of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban in Dhaka.
Death penalty of two Bangladeshis: Dhaka seeks details from Saudi ambassador
Bangladesh has sought details from Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador Abdullah bin Zafar H. Bin Abiar regarding the two Bangladeshis whose death penalty was executed in Makkah.
France turns battlefield with fire-looting-clashes, arrests crossed 1,200
France has become turbulent with intense protests centering on the increase in the cost of living and the crisis of secondary schools. The protests in various cities of the country on Saturday turned into violence at one stage. In the language of the government, about five and a half lakh people took to the streets on the day of extensive deterioration of violence. The police have arrested at least 1,200 people on the allegation of being involved in the violence. British media BBC has informed this news.
Six more die of dengue, October death toll reaches 103
Dengue deaths continue to rise in Bangladesh, with six more people dying from the mosquito-borne disease in the past 24 hours. The latest fatalities bring the death toll for the first 18 days of October to 103. During the same period, 2,088 people were admitted to hospitals with dengue.
Seven more deaths with measles symptoms, total fatalities 1,196
The number of deaths with measles symptoms is increasing in the country. Seven more people have died with these symptoms in the last 24 hours. However no information of anyone’s death after being confirmed infected with measles has been received in this period. With this a total of 1,196 people have died of measles and measles symptoms from last March 15 until now.
Ishraque explains why he drew pistol during anti-drug drive
State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishraque Hossain has explained why he displayed a firearm while chasing suspected drug users and threatening to fire during an incident that has drawn criticism over the apparent use of a weapon in public.
SC stays HC verdict ordering Grameen Kalyan to pay Tk666cr tax
The Appellate Division's chamber court has temporarily stayed a High Court verdict that dismissed two separate writ petitions filed by Grameen Kalyan, an organisation founded by Prof Muhammad Yunus, challenging the legality of a tax commissioner's decision to demand Tk666 crore in taxes for five assessment years.
Posters of banned Chhatra League at various gates of Jahangirnagar University
The leaders and activists of the university unit of the banned organisation Chhatra League have put up posters at the main gate, Prantik Gate and various other gates of the campus of Jahangirnagar University.