Current Affairs
85 sub-registrars transferred at a time
Law and Justice Division of the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs has transferred 85 sub-registrars of the country at a time. The transferred officials have been directed to hand over the responsibility of the current workplace and join the new workplace by October 29 next.
Rashed Khan was a sworn associate of Surya Sen Hall unit of Shibir, claims NCP leader
National Citizen Party (NCP) organisational secretary Tarek Reza has claimed that former general secretary of Gono Odhikar Parishad and political assistant to the Prime Minister Rashed Khan was a sworn associate of the Surya Sen Hall unit of Chhatra Shibir of Dhaka University (DU).
Obstruction in freedom fighter’s burial, angry Sohel Rana says, ‘no more forgiveness this time’
Actor, producer and Bir Muktijoddha Sohel Rana has expressed anger on Facebook. He has written that anti-independence forces have created obstruction in burying a Bir Muktijoddha of the battlefield of 1971. The daughter has dug the grave for her father with her own hands. He has also mentioned that the previously dug grave was filled with soil by the defeated enemies.
Police will not rule out crossfire if government gives the go-ahead: IGP
The police would not hesitate to carry out extrajudicial killings, commonly referred to as “crossfire”, if the government authorised such action, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir has said.
6 more die with measles symptoms, death toll rises to 1,233
Six more people have died with symptoms of measles in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths from confirmed measles and suspected measles cases to 1,233 since 15 March this year. Another 1,466 patients were admitted to hospitals during the same period.
109 children sexually abused in madrasas in 9 months: JMBF
At least 109 children were sexually abused in 72 incidents at madrasas across Bangladesh during the first nine months of this year, according to monitoring by JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France (JMBF). The organisation also documented at least 131 incidents of rape and attempted rape involving boys nationwide during the same period, with 171 victims.
PM seeks Japan’s support to modernise KAFCO, explore 2nd fertiliser plant
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today sought Japan’s cooperation in modernising the Karnaphuli Fertilizer Company Limited (KAFCO) and exploring the possibility of establishing a second fertiliser factory in Bangladesh as part of his government’s efforts to strengthen bilateral economic ties and attract Japanese investment.
PM apprises Japanese parliamentary delegation of steps to attract investments
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today outlined his government’s initiatives, including legal reforms, to create a business-friendly environment for foreign investors and highlighted measures to promote education and skills development during a meeting with a high-level Japanese parliamentary delegation.
Yamal, Mbappé or Harry Kane: Who will claim football’s biggest individual prize?
Who will wear the crown of individual excellence in football — Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé or Harry Kane? The wait for an answer is set to end tonight as the 70th edition of the Ballon d’Or ceremony takes place. Across the football world, speculation is mounting over which star will emerge on top.
Akhteruzzaman denied bail
Jamaat-e-Islami leader, former lawmaker and freedom fighter Major (retd) Akhtaruzzaman has been denied bail in a case filed over obstructing government work and assaulting a security officer at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.