Current Affairs
Oman to resume work visas for Bangladeshis
Oman has assured that it will reopen work visas for Bangladeshi nationals within the next two months, the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment announced on Tuesday (January 27).
CU student hurt as stones thrown at campus shuttle train
A Chittagong University (CU) student was injured after a stone was thrown at a shuttle train used by students, authorities said on Tuesday (January 27).
Bangladesh women storm up ICC T20 rankings with back-to-back wins
Bangladesh’s women’s cricket team has made waves in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers, storming through the group stage with wins over the USA, Papua New Guinea, Namibia, and Ireland.
Campaign dispute sparks BNP–Jamaat clash in Narayanganj
A clash broke out between BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami activists in Araihazar of Narayanganj, over allegations of obstructing election campaigning, leaving several people from both sides injured.
Singles after 25 punished with egg, cinnamon in Denmark
In Denmark, reaching the age of 25 while remaining unmarried comes with a unique—and messy—tradition. Locals who are still single at 25 may find their birthday celebrated with eggs and cinnamon, smeared over them by friends in a playful, centuries-old ritual.
Nasiruddin Patwary lied to gain sympathy: Mirza Abbas
BNP Standing Committee Member and Dhaka-8 candidate Mirza Abbas dismissed allegations by NCP chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary that he was attacked during a public outreach event, calling them “completely false” and aimed at gaining sympathy.
If party forms govt, all dead industries including Keru & Co to be revived: Jamaat Ameer
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqul Rahman has pledged to restart all closed and dormant factories, including the once-major Keru & Co. sugar mill, if the party comes to power.
No security risks ahead of February polls: Home Adviser
Home Affairs Adviser, Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, has assured that there are no security risks ahead of the upcoming 13th general election and national referendum.
Bangladesh will not revert to distortionary interest rate regime: Governor
Bangladesh will not revert to the previous distortionary interest rate regime, Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Ahsan H Mansur has said, stressing that politically imposed interest rate controls will no longer be feasible.
If I elected, police will need my clearance to visit anyone's house: Jamaat leader
Jamaat-e-Islami Dhaka Metropolitan North Ameer Mohammad Selim Uddin has said that if elected, police will not be allowed to visit anyone’s home in his constituency without his knowledge and without specific allegations supported by adequate evidence.