Current Affairs
Bangladesh Youth Revolution debuts and unveils logo on Victory Day
On the occasion of the great Victory Day, the debut and logo unveiling ceremony of Bangladesh Youth Revolution was held. The event was held on Wednesday (December 16) in the presence of fearless youth and student fighters, young and old leaders and renowned personalities from the central and various districts.
CPJ calls for immediate and unconditional release of journalist Anis Alamgir
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called for the immediate and unconditional release of journalist Anis Alamgir, withdrawing the charges filed under the anti-terrorism law. In a statement on Wednesday, the US-based journalist rights organization expressed deep concern about the commitment of the interim government of Bangladesh to media freedom.
BPL opening ceremony canceled due to security concerns
The opening ceremony of the upcoming 13th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) has been canceled.
Tribunal orders appointment of state lawyer for Joy
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-1 on Wednesday ordered the appointment of a state defence counsel to represent ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's son and former ICT affairs adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy, who remains at large, in a crimes against humanity case.
Tripartite agreement signed; 200 EU observers to monitor elections
EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed said a tripartite agreement has been signed among the Election Commission, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the European Union (EU) for monitoring the forthcoming election scheduled for February 12.
No security risks regarding the election: Home Affairs Adviser
Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd.) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has assured that Bangladesh has no security concern centering the upcoming election.
Bodies of martyred army personnel to be brought home on Saturday
The bodies of the Bangladesh Army peacekeepers martyred in the terrorist drone attack on the UN peacekeeping mission base in Abyei, Sudan are scheduled to be brought to Dhaka on Saturday (December 20). The Bangladesh Army has said that the funeral will be held with due dignity after returning to the country.
Ekushey Book Fair 2026 to kick off on February 20
The Bangla Academy authorities have announced that the Amar Ekushey Book Fair-2026 will begin on February 20 and continue till March 15.
Ziaul Ahsan faces formal crimes against humanity charges at ICT
The International Crimes Tribunal has formally accepted charges against Major General (retd) Ziaul Ahsan, former director general of the National Telecommunications Monitoring Centre (NTMC), in a high-profile case alleging enforced disappearances and murders spanning numerous incidents, officials said on Wednesday (December 17).
EC directs TV channels to give equal airtime to all election candidates
The Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has issued a directive to both state‑run and private television channels to ensure equal opportunity for all political parties and candidates in election‑related broadcasts ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election and the concurrent referendum.