Current Affairs
Father calls 999 after killing son in Jhalakathi
Police have arrested a 55-year-old man for allegedly hacking his drug-addicted son to death in Kathalia upazila of Jhalakathi early Sunday (February 15).
3 killed, 300 injured in over 200 post-election violence: HRSS
At least three people were killed and more than 300 others injured in over 200 incidents of violence reported across 30 districts in the two days following the 13th National Parliamentary Election, according to Human Rights Support Society (HRSS).
Chief Adviser extends Ramadan greetings to nation, muslim ummah
Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has extended his heartfelt greetings to the people of the country and the Muslim Ummah worldwide on the occasion of holy Ramadan.
Motorcycles raids kill at least 32 in Northern Nigeria
At least 32 people were killed and several others abducted after armed assailants riding motorcycles carried out coordinated attacks on three villages in Nigeria’s Niger State, reports Al Jazeera.
Asian Network for Free Elections terms Bangladesh polls peaceful, credible
The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) has described Bangladesh’s recent parliamentary elections as peaceful, credible, and a significant milestone.
UK pledges to strengthen cooperation with Bangladesh’s new government
The United Kingdom has pledged to work closely with Bangladesh’s newly formed government following the 13th parliamentary elections, expressing interest in strengthening cooperation in economic growth, migration, climate change, and security.
Nasiruddin Patwary demands recount votes in Dhaka-8
The National Citizens Party (NCP) candidate Nasiruddin Patwary has called for a recount in the Dhaka-8 parliamentary seat, alleging electoral irregularities in the February 12 polls.
Bangladesh votes witness smooth, festive polling: Russian CEC
Russia’s Central Election Commission (CEC) has described the 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections and referendum in Bangladesh as peaceful and festive, according to a press release issued by the Russian Embassy in Dhaka on Sunday (February 15).
Preparations underway at South Plaza for new MPs, cabinet oath ceremony
The Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban is being readied for the oath-taking of newly elected members of parliament and the formation of the new government, with South Plaza set as the venue for both ceremonies.
Dhaka Stock Exchange sees Tk 226cr turnover in first 20 minutes
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) opened strongly on the first trading day following the 13th parliamentary elections, with turnover exceeding Tk 225 crore within the first 20 minutes of trading on Sunday (February 15), signaling robust investor sentiment.