Current Affairs
Fertiliser dealers’ commission raised, prices for farmers unchanged
The government has increased the commission for dealers of four types of fertiliser to encourage them to improve the distribution system. Under the new decision, dealers will receive a commission of Tk3 per kilogram on urea, DAP, TSP and MOP fertilisers. However, the retail prices of these fertilisers for farmers will remain unchanged.
Pro-Awami League lawyers stage silent protest over death sentences
Pro-Awami League lawyers staged a silent protest at the Supreme Court following the death sentences handed down to seven top leaders, including Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, of the banned Awami League, Jubo League and Chhatra League in a crimes against humanity case.
US Embassy warns against online fraud using diplomat identities
The US Embassy in Dhaka has advised people to beware of fake social media profiles created using the identities of American diplomats.
Over 200 Israeli filmmakers back makers of Gaza documentary 'Naza'
More than 200 Israeli filmmakers have expressed support for Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, the makers of the documentary 'Naza', which was made on various aspects of Israel's military operations in Gaza. Many well-known figures from the country's film industry have signed a petition in this regard. The information was reported on Monday, September 14, citing Israeli media.
6 more die with measles symptoms, 1,316 new patients
Six people have died with measles symptoms across the country in the last 24 hours. During the same period, 1,316 people were newly infected with suspected and confirmed measles.
Taylor breaks Sachin's record for longest ODI career
Zimbabwe's experienced batter Brendan Taylor has set a new record for the longest international career in ODI cricket. Taking the field in the first ODI of the series against Australia in Harare on Tuesday, he surpassed Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar. Taylor's ODI career now spans 22 years and 4 months.
Playwright and director Maruf Hossain Sajib dies
Playwright and director Maruf Hossain Sajib has died after suffering a heart attack. He breathed his last at 5am on Tuesday, September 15. He was 40 years old at the time of his death.
168 more Bangladeshis return home from Libyan detention centres
Another 168 Bangladeshis who were stranded in Libyan detention camps after being rescued from the Mediterranean Sea have returned home.
Journalist Pulak's family receives Tk 10 lakh in dues three days after his death
The authorities of Dainik Samakal have handed over Tk 10 lakh in outstanding dues to the family of the late journalist Pulak Chatterjee, former Barishal bureau chief of the daily. The money was deposited into the bank account of Pulak's wife, Priyanka Chatterjee, on Monday, September 14. Current Barishal bureau chief of Dainik Samakal, Sumon Chowdhury, confirmed the matter.
5 of a family fall ill after eating puffer fish, one dies
Five members of the same family fell ill after eating tipa or puffer fish in Satkhira's Ashashuni upazila. Among them, grocery trader Md Azharul Islam (50) died while undergoing treatment. The incident occurred in the upazila's Bardal village on Monday, September 14. The deceased, Azharul Islam, was the son of the late Majid Gazi of that village and ran a grocery shop at Bardal Bazar.