Current Affairs
Habiganj district Chhatra Dal president threatened, GD filed
Habiganj district Chhatra Dal president Shah Rajib Ahmed Ringon has been threatened on Facebook with being "found and buried alive". A general diary (GD) has been filed at the Habiganj Sadar Model Police Station over security concerns.
Looted police shotgun recovered from pond by fishermen
A police shotgun that was looted from the thana during the 2024 uprising has been recovered after it was found in a fishing net in Araihazar, Narayanganj.
Dhaka and Beijing working to take relations to new heights: PM's Adviser
Bangladesh and China are working closely to take bilateral relations to new heights, said Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir. He said new opportunities for cooperation have emerged in the economy, trade, investment and supply chains, which will further strengthen relations between the two countries in the coming decades .
'Prime Minister's Gold Cup' begins: Boys' participation mandatory, girls' optional
The 'Prime Minister's Gold Cup' national football competition is set to begin, involving nearly 50,000 educational institutions across the country. Participation is mandatory for all male students from classes VI to XII, while participation for female students has been kept optional. According to the initial plan, the competition is targeted to start by September 10 and conclude by October 30.
Benazir may have passport of another country: Home Minister
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has expressed suspicion that former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed, who was granted conditional bail in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), may possess a passport of another country. He said steps have been taken to present this information before the court to seek cancellation of Benazir's bail.
Presidential election: EC seeks MP list from parliament
As part of preparations for the 23rd presidential election, the Election Commission (EC) has sought the list of members of parliament from the Parliament Secretariat. EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed said the schedule and date for the presidential election will be fixed after the voter list is received .
Misinformation being spread against BNP over July Charter Mirza Fakhrul
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has alleged that the opposition party Awami League is speaking their language and that misinformation is being spread against BNP over the implementation of the July Charter.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' breaks records in first week of release
The Tom Holland-starrer 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has made history at the box office. The film earned $927 million worldwide in its opening weekend, marking the second-highest opening weekend in cinema history . At the top of this list remains 'Avengers: Endgame', released in 2019, which earned $1.22 billion.
PM gives 3 directives to tackle energy crisis
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has issued three directives to address the energy crisis and increase the use of renewable energy. These include the gradual installation of solar panels on important government buildings, government support for importing raw materials for solar inverter production, and the formulation of an effective economic model to make solar power affordable and accessible to the general public.
Modi calls 'Cockroach' protesters 'misguided children', forgives them
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he forgives the young people who made derogatory remarks against him during the 'Cockroach' movement. Describing them as 'misguided children', he said it is now the duty to show them the right path rather than punish them. However, he has also faced criticism for remaining silent on the crackdown on protesters in the capital.