Current Affairs
Meta removes another page of Elias
Meta has removed another Facebook page of US-based Bangladeshi blogger and online activist Elias Hossain on charges of inciting violence.
Dipu was forced to resign and then was handed over to mob: RAB
Dipu Chandra Das,27, the mob lynching victim on charges of insulting religion in Bhaluka of Mymensingh, was first forced to resign from his job and then he was handed over to the mob, said RAB.
Bangladesh asks Meta to intensify monitoring of provocative content until election
Ahead of the upcoming national parliamentary election and referendum, the Bangladesh government has written to Meta seeking strict action against provocative content on social media. The letter was sent on Friday by the National Cyber Security Agency, NCSA, stating that attempts are being made to derail the election by inciting violence using Meta platforms, including Facebook. Meta has been urged to maintain heightened monitoring of Bangladesh-related content until voting is completed in February next year.
President mourns death of A K Khandker
President Mohammed Shahabuddin has expressed deep sorrow at the death of Air Vice Marshal retired A K Khandker, Bir Uttam, deputy chief of staff of the Liberation War and the first chief of the Bangladesh Air Force.
151-member convening committee announced with Tarique Rahman included
The Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Muktijoddha Dal has announced a 151-member central convening committee of the Nationalist Generation of the Liberation War. Of these, the names of 101 members have been partially disclosed. The announced committee includes BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman as member number one and the late Arafat Rahman Koko as member number two.
RTGS to be introduced at all ports and airports soon: Governor
Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur has said that the Real Time Gross Settlement, RTGS, system will be introduced very soon at all seaports and airports across the country to make import and export operations easier and faster. He also said initiatives have been taken to develop Cox’s Bazar as the country’s first cashless district.
Press Club of India condemns attacks on Prothom Alo, The Daily Star
The Press Club of India, PCI, has strongly condemned the violent attacks, vandalism and arson carried out at the offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star. The organisation has also expressed deep concern over the harassment of senior journalist Nurul Kabir, editor of the Daily New Age and president of the Editors’ Council.
EC amends schedule for national polls
The Election Commission (EC) has amended the schedule for the 13th National Parliament election, reducing the time for filing appeals against Returning Officers' decisions on nomination papers by two days and increasing the appeal disposal period by two days.
Inqilab Mancha issues 24-hour ultimatum for home adviser's resignation
The Inqilab Mancha has issued a 24-hour ultimatum demanding the resignation of the home adviser over the death of its spokesperson, Sharif Osman Hadi. The announcement was made at a gathering of students and the public at Shahbagh in the capital on Saturday afternoon, following Hadi's burial.
Commonwealth mourns Osman Hadi, expresses concern over Bangladesh situation
The Commonwealth has expressed deep sorrow at the death of july mass uprising fighter and Inquilab Mancha spokesperson Shaheed Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, while also voicing concern over Bangladesh's recent situation.