Current Affairs
Bangladesh embassy issues fresh travel advisory to visit Nepal
The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu has urged Bangladeshi tourists and trekkers to avoid areas of Nepal affected by heavy rainfall, floods and landslides until weather and road conditions improve.
Three killed as truck rams autorickshaw in Lalmonirhat
Three people were killed and seven others injured after a truck rammed over a passenger autorickshaw in Patgram upazila of Lalmonirhat.
LPG shortage pushes 12kg cylinder price above Tk 2,000
A sharp drop in liquefied petroleum gas imports has triggered a nationwide supply crunch, pushing the retail price of a 12kg LPG cylinder above Tk 2,000 despite a much lower price set by the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC).
25-case accused escapes while being taken to Kashimpur Jail
An accused in at least 25 drug and arms cases escaped from police custody while being taken to Kashimpur Central Jail-1 after appearing in a Dhaka court on Sunday (September 27).
Court summons Sundarganj OC, SI over case record discrepancies
A court in Gaibandha has summoned the officer-in-charge (OC) of Sundarganj Police Station and the investigating officer of an explosives case to appear in person and explain discrepancies in police records concerning the arrest and production of three Awami League leaders.
International Day for Universal Access to Information today
The International Day for Universal Access to Information is being observed worldwide on Monday, September 28, with a focus on ensuring access to accurate information and strengthening the role of the right to information in countering misinformation.
Rohit breaks Sachin’s record to reach new milestone as opener
Rohit Sharma, former captain of India, has touched a new milestone with the bat in the first match of the ODI series against West Indies. By batting in his 200th innings as an opener in ODIs he has surpassed the record of legendary Sachin Tendulkar.
Fiber@Home Ltd pioneers Bangladesh’s first L-Band DWDM network deployment with Nokia
Landmark optical network expansion doubles fiber spectrum, slashes Southwest latency by up to 30%, and cuts power consumption by 35% through cutting-edge 5nm chipset technology.
Fakir Lalon Shah's philosophy has no conflict with Islam: Farhad Mazhar
Poet, thinker and researcher Farhad Mazhar has said Fakir Lalon Shah's philosophy has no conflict with Islam. Lalon did not work to reform Islam, nor did he engage in any debate over Shariat and Marfat. He spoke of a philosophy of his own, which can be regarded as the 'realm of thought of Nadiya'.
Constitution amendment bill in January, proposal for constitutional referendum included
The constitution amendment bill may be tabled in the first session of the National Parliament in January next year, said Chairman of the Special Committee on Constitutional Amendment and Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed. He said efforts are underway to present the committee's report in parliament by December. After that, the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs will bring a bill based on the report.