Current Affairs
Govt to cap prices of 295 essential medicines
The interim government on Thursday decided to fix the prices of 295 essential medicines in Bangladesh, making it mandatory for all pharmaceutical companies to sell these drugs at government-determined rates.
LPG traders withdraw strike
The LP Gas Traders Cooperative Society Limited has withdrew its indefinite strike on marketing and supplying LPG across the country.
NCP leader shot and robbed of motorcycle in Gazipur
Miscreants have lifted the motorcycle of an NCP leader after shooting him in Gazipur.
Severe gas shortage leaves Dhaka residents in acute hardship
Following a prolonged shortage of LPG nationwide, a severe scarcity of pipeline gas has also hit the capital, causing widespread hardship for residents.
Pakistan eyes IMF exit through JF-17 fighter jet exports
Pakistan is seeking to reduce its dependence on International Monetary Fund (IMF) loans by boosting defence exports, particularly the JF-17 Thunder fighter jet and Super Mushshak trainer aircraft, as Islamabad looks to stabilise its fragile economy.
BNP takes organisational steps against rebel candidates: Salahuddin
BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed said the party has taken organisational measures against rebel candidates and, in many cases, has tried to resolve the issue through dialogue.
3 Chinese nationals arrested for running fake iPhone ‘Mini Factory’ in Dhaka
Bangladesh’s Detective Branch (DB) police have arrested three Chinese nationals for allegedly operating a clandestine “mini factory” in the capital to assemble counterfeit iPhones and sell them as genuine products.
Venezuela’s Interior Minister says 100 killed in US attack
Venezuela’s Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said late Wednesday (January 7) that 100 people were killed in a US military operation that removed President Nicolás Maduro from power on Saturday, marking the first official casualty figure released by Caracas.
Robbers demand Hadiya money from Islamic preacher in Narayanganj
Robbers attacked the car of Islamic preacher Mufti Habibullah Siddiqi while he was returning from a Waz Mahfil in Araihaazar of Narayanganj, demanding money collected as Hadiya (offerings).
EC introduces online application for journalists and observers’ cards
The Election Commission (EC) has introduced a digital system for issuing journalist and observer cards for the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election and referendum, allowing applicants to apply online for the first time.