Current Affairs
Treating Bangladesh on par with Pakistan unfortunate: Foreign Adviser
India has recently decided to repatriate family members of diplomats and government officials working at Bangladeshi embassies and high commissions, prompting a reaction from Dhaka.
Bir Sreshtho Matiur Rahman’s sculpture ‘temporarily’ removed in Narsingdi
The sculpture of Bir Sreshtho Matiur Rahman, built beside the Dhaka–Sylhet highway in Raipura upazila of Narsingdi, has been removed as part of a project to upgrade the highway to six lanes.
Vote counting may take longer due to higher number of candidates: EC
Voters will have to cast ballots on two separate ballot papers in the upcoming national parliamentary election, while the number of candidates is also higher nationwide. As a result, both polling and vote counting may take slightly longer than usual, said Senior Secretary of the Election Commission, Akhtar Ahmed.
Referendum is a conspiratorial system: GM Quader
Jatiya Party chairman GM Quader has called for thwarting the referendum, describing it as a conspiratorial system. He said if the ‘Yes’ vote wins, the country will have no governing system, yet major political parties are still failing to understand the consequences.
Journalist Anis Alamgir denied bail
Journalist Anis Alamgir has been denied bail in an Anti-Terrorism Act case filed with the capital's Uttara West Police Station.
Trump announces formation of ‘Board of Peace’
US President Donald Trump has announced the formation of a “Board of Peace” at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, saying the body will initially focus on enforcing a ceasefire in Gaza but may later play a role in resolving global crises.
Fazlur Rahman falls ill on way to Tarique Rahman’s rally
BNP-nominated candidate for Kishoreganj-4 Itna–Mithamain–Austagram constituency, Advocate Fazlur Rahman, fell ill while travelling to attend a public rally of Tarique Rahman.
Army will provide full support in election: Army Chief
The Bangladesh Army will provide full support to ensure a free, fair and peaceful 13th national parliamentary election, Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman said on January 22.
ICC will lose 20cr viewers if Bangladesh do not play, it will be their loss: BCB president
Bangladesh have outright rejected the 24-hour ultimatum issued by the ICC over the upcoming T20 World Cup. BCB president Aminul Islam Bulbul said that if Bangladesh do not play, the ICC will lose twenty crore viewers and the loss will be theirs.
Bangladesh reach Super Six in Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers
Bangladesh have advanced to the Super Six stage of the Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers after a commanding 80-run victory over Namibia on Thursday at the Tribhuva