Current Affairs
Ayas refuses police help despite filing verbal complaint of attack
ANM Ayas, member secretary of the State Dialogue Forum (SDF), went to Bhaluka Model Police Station in Mymensingh and lodged a verbal complaint alleging that leaders and activists of the banned Awami League and Chhatra League had attacked him.
Spain were deserving champions, says Caniggia during Dhaka visit
With his tall frame, handsome features, and shoulder-length blonde hair, Claudio Caniggia instantly evokes memories of that fierce Argentina team of the 1990s for football fans. His hair once became a point of contention when Argentina coach Daniel Passarella ordered him to cut it ahead of the 1994 World Cup, a directive Caniggia refused to follow. Today, football fans of that era still recognize him easily by those very signature locks.
Alive journalist shown as "martyr" in July documentary
Journalist Mizanur Rahman Sohel has found himself mistakenly listed as a martyr in a presentation about journalists killed during the "July Mass Uprising." The incident occurred during an event titled "July Through the Eyes of Journalists" at a five-star hotel in Dhaka, organized by the Democratic Journalist Alliance (DJA) on Monday (August 17). National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener and Chief Whip of the Opposition in Parliament, Md. Nahid Islam, attended the event as the chief guest.
Legal notice sent to stop illegal use of national flag
A legal notice has been sent demanding proper measures to stop the irregular and illegal hoisting, display, and use of the national flag at the offices of government and autonomous institutions.
Former Chief Justice Khairul Haque cannot leave country without court permission
The Appellate Division has ordered that former Chief Justice A. B. M. Khairul Haque cannot leave the country without the permission of the court. The directive was issued in a written order by the Appellate Division, led by the Chief Justice, on Monday (August 17). However, his lawyer, Advocate Motahar Hossain Sazu, stated that since his bail has been upheld, he can be released from prison at any time.
Buffaloes rescued after being tied in mud 24/7 for three months in Jhenaidah
Four buffaloes that were kept tied in the mud surrounding a homestead 24 hours a day for three consecutive months have finally been rescued in Maheshpur, Jhenaidah. Witnessing the miserable condition of the animals, local villagers often felt distressed. Although several people urged the owner, Abdul Alim, to move the buffaloes out of the mud, their requests went unheeded. Later, after the issue went viral on social media, Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Sajjad Hossain stepped forward to rescue the animals.
Myanmar formally recognizes 309,000 Rohingya as residents of Rakhine
For the first time, Myanmar has officially recognized approximately 309,000 Rohingya refugees sheltered in Bangladesh as former residents of Rakhine State. The Myanmar Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that these verified individuals will be repatriated once the security situation in Rakhine improves.
Cabinet approves proposal to reduce customs duty, taxes on green chilli, tomato import
To ensure food security, stabilize essential commodity prices, and protect the purchasing power of general consumers, the cabinet has approved a proposal to reduce import duties and taxes on green chillies and tomatoes. The proposal to lower import duties on these items for a specific period was approved during a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, as announced in a press release issued by the Prime Minister's Office on Monday night (August 17).
Indian trade delegation visits Dhaka to strengthen Bangladesh-India trade
A 14-member high-level delegation of top Indian industrial representatives has arrived in Dhaka on a three-day visit aimed at further strengthening trade and economic cooperation between Bangladesh and India. Organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the visit takes place from August 17 to 19. The primary objective of the visit is to expand bilateral trade and investment while exploring new avenues for economic cooperation.
Rajshahi stars defeated by 4 goals in AFC Champions League debut
Rajshahi Stars, the champions of the Bangladesh Women's Football League, could not make a winning start in their debut match in the AFC Women's Champions League, suffering a 4-0 defeat against Kolkata's East Bengal at the Likas Stadium in Malaysia.