Current Affairs
Alliance with regressive party politically incorrect: Rizvi
Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, Senior Joint Secretary General of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Political Adviser to the Prime Minister, has said the National Citizen Party's (NCP) alliance with a regressive political party is not the right decision from the perspective of political philosophy. He also called on young politicians to practice progressive and positive politics.
Flood fears in five districts over next 72 hours
Short-term flooding is likely in five northern districts of the country over the next 72 hours. The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre has warned that low-lying areas along rivers in Sylhet, Sunamganj, Lalmonirhat, Kurigram, Sherpur, Mymensingh and Netrokona may be temporarily inundated.
Kejriwal calls for march to Modi's residence over ethanol-blended fuel
Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal has intensified his protest against ethanol-blended fuel. He announced he will submit a memorandum signed by over two lakh people to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence on August 4, alongside a march in Delhi.
Young innovators are Bangladesh's future: PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said young innovators are the country's future and the government will always stand by their research, technology innovation and startup initiatives. He made the remarks on Sunday (August 2) while meeting the world champion team of 'MATE ROV International Underwater Robot Competition 2026' at the Prime Minister's Office in the Cabinet Division of the Bangladesh Secretariat.
Bangladesh's Saudi coalition joining is strategic, not anti-Iran: PM's Adviser
Bangladesh's decision to join the Saudi-led defence coalition is in no way aimed at Iran; rather, it is part of strengthening strategic ties with Saudi Arabia and cooperating to counter the Houthi threat, said Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir.
Woman demands recognition as wife, stages hunger strike with poison
A young woman has staged a hunger strike at her husband's residence in Lohagara, Narail, holding a bottle of poison, demanding recognition as his wife. Upon receiving news, the accused man and his family members locked the house and fled.
Over 62 lakh NID corrections in 6.5 years, nearly 1.5 lakh applications pending
The Election Commission (EC) has made significant progress in processing applications for National Identity (NID) card corrections. While over 62 lakh applications have been settled in the last six and a half years, nearly 1.5 lakh applications are still awaiting final decisions, with the majority falling under the complex 'D' category.
No genetic change in measles virus, under-9-month-olds most at risk
Children under nine months of age, who have not yet reached the routine vaccination age, are the most affected in the ongoing measles outbreak. A preliminary study by researchers from icddr,b and Bangladesh Children's Hospital and Institute has found that the detection rate of measles is highest among this age group. The study also found no evidence of genetic changes in the measles virus circulating in the country.
Baby girl sold for Tk 20,000 by mother, rescued after grandmother's complaint
A one-month-old baby girl was allegedly sold by her mother for Tk 20,000 in Boalkhali, Chattogram. The child was later rescued by police after an investigation prompted by a complaint from her grandmother.
Gas leak in Kishoreganj pipeline persists for 45 days, sparks health risks for locals
A gas leak has been ongoing for nearly 45 days in a high-pressure Titas Gas transmission pipeline under the Arial Khan River in Kishoreganj, causing large quantities of gas to be wasted daily and leaving local residents in fear and at health risk due to the strong gas odour.