Current Affairs
Dooley turns to 6ft 4in US-based goal keeper Saif Kerawala
Bangladesh head coach Thomas Dooley is assessing US-based goalkeeper Saif Kerawala as a potential solution to the national team’s goalkeeping concerns, with the 29-year-old training with the squad over the past few days.
DMP issues traffic, security guidelines for Janmashtami procession
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued traffic and security guidelines ahead of a grand procession in the capital on Friday to mark Janmashtami, urging residents to use alternative routes during the event.
Woman accused of seeking sick father’s signature on land document at hospital
A woman has been accused of trying to obtain her ailing father’s signature on a land-related document while he was receiving treatment at a hospital, after a video of the alleged incident went viral on social media.
Dates announced for 2027 Bishwa Ijtema
The first phase of the 2027 Bishwa Ijtema will be held from January 8 to 10 and the second phase from January 15 to 17, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said.
Justice, equality and human rights are foundation of lasting peace: Irene Khan
Justice, equality, human rights and the meaningful participation of all sections of society are essential to building a lasting culture of peace, Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Irene Zubaida Khan has said.
15% VAT on immovable property bought at auction illegal: HC
The High Court has declared illegal the imposition of 15 per cent value-added tax (VAT) on immovable property sold through auctions conducted by Artha Rin Adalats, ruling that there is no legal basis for collecting the tax from auction buyers.
Bangladesh Bank to finance 10 young entrepreneurs in every upazila
Bangladesh Bank has launched an initiative to identify and finance 10 promising young entrepreneurs from each upazila across the country, with selected applicants eligible for Tk 10 lakh to Tk 20 lakh in financing depending on their business needs.
No enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings or political repression in six months: Home Minister
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has claimed that no incidents of enforced disappearance, extrajudicial killing or political repression happened in the six months since the government took office.
Parliament forms 10 more standing committees
The Jatiya Sangsad on Wednesday (September 2) formed 10 more ministry-related standing committees, with lawmakers assigned to oversee the respective ministries.
Shapla Chattar case: Tribunal orders 30 absconding accused to surrender by Sept 16
The International Crimes Tribunal-2 has ordered 30 absconding accused, including ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, former army chief Aziz Ahmed and former inspector general of police Benazir Ahmed, to surrender before the tribunal by September 16 in the Shapla Chattar killings case.