Current Affairs
Sheikh Hasina has the opportunity to appeal: Attorney General
The International Crimes Tribunal has sentenced ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity committed during the July mass uprising. Former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal has also been sentenced to death.
Detainee dies in DB custody in Sirajganj
A detainee has died while in the custody of the Detective Branch in Sirajganj. Police claim the death was caused by ‘breathing difficulties’, while doctors have stated that the detainee had injury marks on his body.
Earthquake death toll rises to 9 including 5 in Narsingdi, 665 injured
The death toll from the 5.7-magnitude earthquake has risen to nine, with five fatalities reported in Narsingdi, including a father and son and four more deaths in Dhaka and Narayanganj. So far, 665 people have been reported injured. According to the Meteorological Office, the earthquake originated at 10:38am on Friday, November 21, between Madhabdi and Ghorashal in Narsingdi Sadar Upazila.
Bangladesh believes in dignified, global coexistence with friendly nations: Chief Adviser
Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus has said that alongside protecting independence and sovereignty, the army has stood by the people during the July uprising and the ongoing state reforms, honouring the trust placed in them. He noted that as a peace-loving nation, Bangladesh believes in dignified and global coexistence with friendly states. However, he said the country must always remain prepared to defend itself against any aggressive attack by external enemies.
Jubo league activist arrested over train arson in Mymensingh
Police have arrested Jubo League activist Md Sohel Mahmud, 27, for allegedly being involved in arson on a train in Mymensingh.
2.1 million buildings in dhaka need immediate inspection, says professor Ansari
Professor Mehedi Ahmed Ansary of the civil engineering department at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology has called the 5.7-magnitude earthquake that shook the country a “warning for a major future earthquake”, urging immediate preparedness.
Earthquake kills 5, injures over 150 in Narsingdi
At least five people were killed and more than 150 others injured in a powerful earthquake that struck the area between Madhabdi and Ghorashal in Narsingdi Sadar Upazila at 10:38am on Friday. The Meteorological Office confirmed that the epicentre was located in that region. Officials warned that the number of injured may rise.
Khaleda Zia, Dr Yunus exchange greetings at Senakunja
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia attended an event at Senakunja after one year. She sat beside Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and enjoyed the Armed Forces Day reception ceremony.
CA meets chiefs of three forces
The chiefs of the army, navy and air force paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Friday marking Armed Forces Day 2025.
Govt opens control room to assess earthquake damage
The government has opened an emergency control room to quickly identify and coordinate potential damage after the severe earthquake across the country including Dhaka. The Disaster Management and Relief Ministry’s public relations wing released the information in a notice on Friday November 21.