Current Affairs
PM Tarique Rahman to host dinner for alliance partners on July 20
The ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has taken the initiative to further strengthen relations with the partner political parties of the simultaneous movement. To this end, a dinner has been organized in honor of the top leaders of the partner parties at the State Guest House on the evening of July 20. BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will participate in it.
Students' interests are government's priority: Mahdi Amin
Based on discussions with various government departments and stakeholders, Mahdi Amin, Advisor to the Prime Minister and spokesperson for his office, stated that centers across all education boards in the country, except for the Chattogram Board, are suitable for holding the HSC and equivalent examinations. He also emphasized that protecting the interests of students is the government's top priority.
Youth killed in clash over road dispute in Kurigram
A youth was killed in a clash between two parties over a road dispute in Rajarhat Upazila of Kurigram. Five more people were injured in the incident. The Upazila administration has imposed Section 144 for an indefinite period in the area and surrounding areas to control the situation. At the same time, the police have arrested 10 people.
Students remove Chattogram Education Board gate
After a day-long protest demanding simultaneous HSC and equivalent exams across the country, re-examination for students who could not take the exams due to floods, and prompt resumption of damaged admit cards and registration cards, agitating students have break opened a part of the main gate of the Chattogram Education Board.
BNP-Awami League lawyers scuffles, tension in Dhaka court
After the hearing of the charge sheet against Sheikh Hasina and 286 others in the case filed for overthrowing the interim government and participating in anti-state activities, there was a scuffle and tension between BNP and Awami League lawyers in the Dhaka court premises.
Education Minister's 'Gayebana Janaza' in Chattogram
Students in Chattogram have held a symbolic 'Gayebana Janaza' for Education Minister Dr. ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon in protest against the decision to hold HSC and equivalent exams despite adverse weather and flood conditions. At the same time, they demanded the suspension of the ongoing HSC and equivalent exams.
Court orders exhumation of Dr Dhipra's body for autopsy
The court has ordered the exhumation of Dr Nafisa Tabassum Dhipra's body from her grave for an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death and investigate allegations raised in the case.
Government is losing ground beneath feet, we welcome Sheikh Hasina: GM Quader
Noting that no country trusts BNP-led government, Jatiya Party (JaPa) Chairman GM Quader said that the BNP government will never be able to implement the Teesta Master Plan.
Condolence motion passed in parliament over Qatar's former emir's death
The National Parliament has unanimously adopted a condolence motion over the death of Qatar's former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, widely regarded as the architect of modern Qatar.
HSC candidates block road in front of Parliament Building again, bus vandalized
Nearly an hour after being dispersed by a police baton-charge (lathi charge) in front of the National Parliament Building in the capital, HSC candidates gathered once again to blockade Manik Mia Avenue.