Current Affairs
Uproar over death of elderly man hit by motorcycle in Habiganj, demand for driver's arrest
Relatives of an elderly pedestrian killed after being hit by a reckless motorcycle in broad daylight in Habiganj city have alleged police inaction. They complained that the motorcycle driver is not being arrested because he is employed in the police administration. On the contrary, police officers from Habiganj Sadar Police Station visited the victim's house and advised the relatives to settle the matter.
Gambling ads on sports minister's verified Facebook page, claims hacking
Gambling advertisements appeared on the verified Facebook page of Sports Minister Aminul Haque on Friday evening, June 19, sparking widespread discussion. Multiple promotional posts for online gambling were seen on his official page, which were later removed but then reposted with new ads.
PM expresses grief over poet Al Mujahidi's death
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the death of student leader, freedom fighter, journalist and Ekushey Padak-winning poet Al Mujahidi.
Minister Shahe Alam expresses regret over journalist's arrest
State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Mir Shahe Alam has expressed regret over the arrest of Rezanur Islam, acting editor of the daily Agrojatra Protidin. He has expressed hope that the matter will be resolved peacefully through legal process and mutual discussion, and that the arrested journalist will be released soon.
Police on alert across country ahead of Awami League's founding anniversary
Police have put all units across the country on high alert ahead of the founding anniversary of the banned Awami League on June 23, fearing possible clashes and deterioration of law and order.
Govt working to modernise education sector: PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said the government is implementing various initiatives to make the education system modern, time-befitting and practical. He said the government is not only focusing on textbook-based education but also ensuring the physical, mental and creative development of students.
PM orders name change of controversial 'Simanta' and 'Diganta' unions in Bogura
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has ordered the names of the controversial 'Simanta' and 'Diganta' unions in the newly formed Mokamtala upazila of Bogura to be changed.
Over 60,000 pilgrims return from Hajj, 54 deaths reported
A total of 60,588 Bangladeshi pilgrims have returned home after performing the holy Hajj, while 54 have died during the pilgrimage, the Ministry of Religious Affairs has said.
New police uniform approved: Dark blue for district, light olive for metro
The Bangladesh Police uniform has been changed. According to the new amendment, district police and members of most units will wear dark blue shirts and khaki pants. For metropolitan police, the shirt colour has been set as light olive.
Newspaper editor arrested, sent to jail over news on state minister
Police have arrested Rezanur Islam, the acting editor of the daily Agrojatra Protidin, in connection with a case filed over a news report and social media posts concerning State Minister for Local Government Mir Shahe Alam . He was sent to Bogura jail on Friday, June 19.