Current Affairs
Palak sings national anthem in prison van
During the July uprising, 16 individuals including former ministers and state ministers facing cases over crimes against humanity were produced before the International Crimes Tribunal. After 2pm on Monday, December 8, as they were being taken back to prison from the tribunal in a prison van, former state minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak stood inside the van and began singing the national anthem. Several others joined him.
Conspiracy underway to disrupt democratic system: Tarique Rahman
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has alleged that a conspiracy is underway to disrupt the democratic system in the country. He made this statement on Monday, December 8, while virtually joining BNP’s programme titled “Plan to build the nation” at the Krishibid Institute, Farmgate, from London.
Jamaat provoking divisive politics using religion: NCP
The National Citizens Party (NCP) has said that Jamaat-e-Islami is provoking politics of division, hatred and violence by using religion as a political tool.
MPO teachers barred from journalism, legal practice under new rules
Teachers of non-government educational institutions could previously work in journalism, law, or non-governmental organisations. However, the new MPO guidelines state they cannot now hold any financially lucrative positions.
EC grants registration to 81 observer organisations
The Election Commission has finally registered 81 domestic organisations as election observers in two phases for the upcoming thirteenth parliamentary polls.
Journalist Shaukat Mahmood sent to jail
A court has ordered journalist Shaukat Mahmood to be sent to jail in connection with a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act at Ramna Model Police Station over alleged involvement in a conspiracy to topple the government.
HC rejects petition seeking suspension of national election
The High Court has dismissed a petition that sought suspension of all activities relating to the upcoming thirteenth national parliamentary election, stating that it was “not pressed”.
100 abducted students rescued in Nigeria
A joint force of the Nigerian army and police has rescued 100 students who were abducted last month from a Christian Catholic boarding school in the country. They were freed on Sunday, December 7.
Govt transfers 22 senior police officers
The government has transferred 22 senior officers of Bangladesh Police.
Two more deaths from dengue
Two people died from dengue between 8am on Sunday and 8am on Monday. During the same period, 455 patients were admitted to hospital with dengue.