Current Affairs
Nation celebrates Victory Day today
The nation is ready to celebrate the Victory Day on Tuesday as the country was liberated from the Pakistani occupation forces on that day 54 years back through a nine-month-long bloodstained War of Liberation.
Close aide of main accused in attempted assassination of Hadi held
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has detained Kabir, a close associate of the prime accused Faisal, in connection with the attempted murder of Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inqilab Mancha.
Anis Alamgir's arrest poses threat to principles of a democratic state: ASK
Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) has expressed deep concern and condemned the arrest of journalist Anis Alamgir under the Anti-Terrorism Act.
DRU strongly condemns filing of case against Anis Alamgir
Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) has expressed deep concern over the filing of case against its permanent member Anis Alamgir without specific charges.
Policy issued on firearm licences for political figures and MP candidates
The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued the Firearm Licence and Retainer Appointment Policy 2025 for politically important persons and candidates for national parliamentary seats.
Dec 16 is an epic day of pride, joy and sorrow for nation: Tarique Rahman
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has paid deep tribute to all freedom fighters and martyrs who were killed during Bangladesh’s War of Independence, marking Victory Day. In a message sent to the media on Monday, December 15, on the occasion of Victory Day, he expressed his respect for the martyrs.
My job is to question and I will continue to do so: Anis Alamgir
A Dhaka court has placed senior journalist Anis Alamgir on a five-day remand in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act.
Democracy must be strengthened and institutionalised: President
President Mohammed Shahabuddin has said democracy must be further strengthened and institutionalised to ensure that the true benefits of independence reach the people. He stressed the need to cultivate a culture of tolerance, mutual respect and unity in personal, social and state life.
Riaz named president, Dipak general secretary of RDJAD interim committee
An interim committee of the Rajshahi Division Journalists Association, Dhaka, RDJAD, has been formed, with Ekushey Television’s Riaz Uddin appointed as president and The News journalist Fazlul Haque Shawon as vice-president.
Sadik Kayem demands Home Adviser’s resignation in his presence
DUCSU Vice-President Sadik Kayem has issued a 48-hour ultimatum over three demands, including the arrest of those involved in the attack on Inqilab Mancha convener and potential Dhaka-8 independent candidate Sharif Osman Hadi, warning that failure to meet the demands will require the resignation of the home affairs, law and foreign affairs advisers.