Current Affairs
Muazzin held over attempting to rape seven-year-old at madrasa in Sadullapur
Police have detained a mosque muazzin in Sadullapur, Gaibandha, on charges of attempting to rape a seven-year-old child at a madrasa. Police acted after the victim's family called the national emergency service 999.
White flags with Arabic inscriptions appear in Teknaf, police monitoring
The appearance of white flags bearing the Kalima along roadsides in Teknaf, Cox's Bazar, has sparked widespread discussion among locals on Saturday, June 27. The flags were seen in the Shahparir Dwip border area and near the jetties along the Naf River, drawing the attention of police and local administration.
Andaleeb Rahman Partho apologises after addressing Speaker by name in parliament
BNP MP Andaleeb Rahman Partho faced objections in parliament after addressing the Speaker by his name during a speech. Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal immediately pointed out the breach of parliamentary protocol, prompting Partho to express regret for his remarks.
'Was Bangladesh independent only for Muslims': Goyeshwar asks in parliament
Bangladesh was independent for all people, regardless of religion or ethnicity, not just for Muslims, ruling party MP Goyeshwar Chandra Roy has asked in parliament.
Viral dog abuse video leads to arrest, PM directs legal action against perpetrators
A viral video showing a dog being thrown into a river with a brick tied around its neck in Narsingdi has sparked widespread outrage across the country. The incident came to the prime minister's attention, prompting him to order swift legal action against those involved.
No bar to shifting Ahmed Sofa's grave to Martyred Intellectuals' Graveyard: DNCC administrator
There is no administrative barrier to shifting the grave of renowned writer and posthumous Ekushey Padak recipient Ahmed Sofa from the Mirpur General Graveyard to the Martyred Intellectuals Graveyard, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Shafiqul Islam Khan has said.
Man held for attempting to rape four-year-old in Pallabi
Police have detained a young man named Emdad on charges of attempting to rape a four-year-old child in Pallabi, capital, on Saturday afternoon, June 27.
Jamaat MP Bachchu's daughter included in his discretionary fund list
The inclusion of the daughter of Ataur Rahman Bachchu, MP for Narail-2 and a leader of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, in the list of beneficiaries of his discretionary fund has sparked widespread discussion and criticism. However, Bachchu has claimed that he did not have the opportunity to review the list and that his personal assistant prepared and submitted it.
Malaysia to support Bangladesh's ASEAN membership, China to assist in Teesta project: FM
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has said Malaysia will support Bangladesh's bid for ASEAN membership, while China will provide maximum assistance for the Teesta project. Both countries have agreed to expedite the feasibility study process.
9th Pay Scale: Government employees, MPO teachers to get benefits
Discussions are underway to increase several financial benefits for government employees as part of the preparation for implementing the 9th National Pay Scale. Employees in grades 11 to 20 are expected to benefit the most from the new pay structure.