Current Affairs
Mustafiz named in Wisden’s T20 Team of the Year
Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman enjoyed an excellent year in T20 cricket, both for the national team and across various franchise leagues. In recognition of his performances, the “Cutter Master” has earned a place in Wisden’s T20 Team of the Year.
Attack on RAB in Chattogram, one killed
Members of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) came under attack by miscreants while conducting an operation in Jangal Salimpur of Sitakunda in Chattogram. In the incident, one RAB member was seriously injured and is currently undergoing treatment at Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH).
Show-cause notice issued to Taheri
A show-cause notice has been issued to Islamic Front-nominated parliamentary candidate for Habiganj-4 constituency and controversial Islamic speaker Md. Gias Uddin Taheri for allegedly campaigning three weeks before the scheduled election date.
Ensure no gaps remain in Tarique Rahman’s security: Rizvi
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said there must be no security lapses for BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman, emphasising that his protection should be completely foolproof—“without even a hole, like Behula’s bridal chamber.”
Chief Adviser urges ‘Yes’ vote in referendum
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has urged voters to cast a ‘Yes’ vote in the referendum scheduled to be held alongside the parliamentary election on February 12.
ICC did not set any deadline: BCB
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has dismissed reports published in international media claiming that the International Cricket Council (ICC) set a Wednesday deadline for a final decision on Bangladesh’s participation in the World Cup.
From Apu to Feluda: A timeless star of Bengali cinema
Today marks the birth anniversary of eminent Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee, a luminous figure in Bengali cinema whose thoughtful and aesthetic performances made him a living legend. Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami’s famous quote — “With every good film I see, I feel reborn” — seems particularly fitting for Soumitra Chatterjee’s acting career.
6-magnitude earthquake jolts Pakistan, one killed
A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan’s north-western regions of Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan on Monday, January 19, leaving at least one person dead and several houses collapsed, Reuters reported.
Future politics will focus on public welfare, not just slogans: Tarique Rahman
BNP chairperson Tarique Rahman has said the party wants to work directly for the people alongside reforms to rebuild the country, adding that future politics will not be confined to slogans, rallies or blame games but will be devoted to public welfare.
Gazette of polling centres for 13th parliamentary election published
Ahead of the upcoming national election, the Election Commission (EC) has started publishing the list of polling centres for all constituencies in gazette form.