Current Affairs
Fire at Inani resort in Cox's Bazar, five bodies recovered
Five people have died in a devastating fire at the Tuptup Resort in Inani, Ukhiya, Cox's Bazar. The fire, which broke out on Saturday (October 17) morning, caused extensive damage to the resort. Rescuers are continuing their search to confirm whether there are any further casualties.
Katie Zacharia is out as White House press secretary after just 5 days on the job
Katie Zacharia, US President Donald Trump's new White House press secretary, has lost the post just five days after taking charge. She was removed from the position on Friday (October 16) amid controversy over her first news briefing, questions about her legal credentials and criticism from the media. Her tenure is being seen as one of the shortest for a press secretary in White House history.
Former additional secretary found dead at Officers' Club construction site
Police have recovered the body of former additional secretary Md. Mosharraf Hossain from an under-construction building of the Officers’ Club in Ramna, Dhaka.
PM urges Hindu community to celebrate Durga Puja with sense of security
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Friday urged the country’s Hindu community people to enthusiastically celebrate Sharadiya Durga Puja across the country, saying that everyone has the right to security irrespective of religion.
Death penalty of 2 Bangladeshis in Saudi Arabia: Embassy seeks detailed information
The Bangladesh Embassy located in Riyadh has sought detailed information of the allegation brought against them, the case and the verdict of the court after the execution of the death penalty of two Bangladeshis on the allegation of immoral acts inside a mosque in Makkah of Saudi Arabia.
Muhammad Yunus receives Hillary Clinton Award
Nobel Peace Prize-winning Professor of Bangladesh Muhammad Yunus has received the Hillary Rodham Clinton Award. Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton handed over the award to him at a programme organised at Gaston Hall of Georgetown University of the United States on Thursday.
CJP leader Dipke arrested from home, police also pick up Neha
Police have arrested Abhijit Dipke, a leader of India’s Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), from his home. NDTV has informed that president of the All India Students Association (AISA) Neha Bora has also been picked up from the Jantar Mantar area of Delhi.
Four more deaths from dengue, 1,181 admitted to hospital
Four more people have died after being infected with dengue across the country in the last 24 hours. In this period 1,181 people have been admitted to hospitals. With this the number of deaths from dengue this year has risen to 335.
Journalist Alif killing: ASK demands neutral investigation, justice
Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) has demanded neutral investigation and trial of those involved in the incident of shooting and killing journalist Lutfuzzaman Alif Fakir in
Five more die with measles-like symptoms, death toll reaches 1,186
Five more people died with measles-like symptoms across Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, while no deaths from confirmed measles infections were reported during the period. The total number of deaths from confirmed measles and measles-like symptoms has reached 1,186 since March 15.