Current Affairs
3 railway officials transferred, posted
The Ministry of Railways has transferred and posted three officials of Bangladesh Railway, including the General Manager of the Eastern Zone.
512 dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hours
A total of 512 dengue patients were admitted to various hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours, according to a press release from the Health Emergency Operation Centre and Control Room of the Directorate General of Health Services on Friday, September 4.
Global food prices at highest since 2022: UN
Global food prices have surged due to the impacts of climate change, war and trade instability. The international food price index rose in August, reaching its highest level since November 2022.
Attempts to divide using religion will be resisted: State Minister
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit has called for social boycotts of those who try to create unrest and division in the country using religion. He said if anyone tries to divide Bangladesh through cheap politics using religion, a collective resistance will be built against it.
After Jubo Dal activist killing, Rayhan posts video of firing pistol on Facebook
Mohammad Rayhan has posted a video of himself firing a pistol on his Facebook story about five and a half hours after a Jubo Dal activist was shot dead in public in Raozan, Chattogram. Police said Rayhan is known as a follower of Sazzad Hossain, a fugitive criminal based abroad.
MNCs must come to capital market: BSEC Chairman
Large multinational companies operating in Bangladesh must get listed on the country's capital market, said Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Chairman Masud Khan. He said these companies will first be encouraged to voluntarily join the market. However, if they show no interest, there is scope to exercise legal authority in the public interest.
Jamaat's cyber terrorism must be stopped: State Minister Nur
Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment State Minister Md Nurul Haque Nur has said that Jamaat-e-Islami's current political activities could lead the country towards a dangerous situation.
Light rain likely in Dhaka tonight
Light rain may occur in the capital and surrounding areas on Friday night, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
'Solve gas-power crisis, don't give excuses of 17 years'
Nagorik Andolon leader Mizanur Rahman has demanded the resolution of the gas and electricity crisis, stating that people no longer want to hear any excuses.
Why road marches and long marches in just six months? Annie questions
Water Resources Minister and Lakshmipur-3 MP Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie has questioned the opposition's road march and long march programmes just six months after the government took office. He said the government does not engage in photo session politics or Photoshop; it wants to work in reality.