Current Affairs
Clash over cricket match at SUST leaves 15 injured, including 4 teachers
A clash has occurred between students of two departments at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) centering around the final match of the inter-department cricket tournament. At least 15 people, including four teachers, have been injured in the incident.
Transfer of 8 senior police officials
Eight senior police officials have been transferred ahead of the national parliament election. The transfers were made through a notification signed by Mahbubur Rahman, Deputy Secretary of Police Division-1 of the Ministry of Home Affairs, on Thursday, February 5.
Inqilab Mancha stages sit-in in front of Ganabhaban demanding UN probe
Inqilab Mancha and the family of the deceased have staged a sit-in in front of the Chief Adviser's residence, Ganabhaban, demanding a UN-supervised investigation into the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi. They took position at the entrance of Ganabhaban around 5 pm on Thursday, February 5.
Gazette published for 474 'July Fighters'
The government has published a gazette recognising 474 individuals as 'July Fighters' in a redefined category from among the seriously injured in the July Mass Uprising 2024.
Clash over football match at JnU leaves 20 injured, including journos
A series of clashes have occurred at Jagannath University (JnU) centering around the final match of the inter-department football tournament. At least 20 people, including campus correspondents of The Daily Star and Amar Desh newspapers, have been injured.
Change in Indian visa appointment system
The Indian Visa Application Center (IVAC) has introduced changes to the appointment system for issuing Indian visas. The new system for issuing appointments started on Thursday, February 5. The signup process was launched at 12 pm, and it was announced that appointment slot booking would open from 6 pm.
CEC to administer oath to newly elected MPs: EC Masud
The Election Commission (EC) has finally clarified the ongoing discussion about who will administer the oath to the Members of Parliament (MPs) elected in the upcoming 13th National Parliament election. According to the constitutional provision, in the current situation, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) can administer the oath to the newly elected MPs.
Those supposed to protect port acting as its destroyers: Manzill Murshid
"Unauthorised structures on the Karnaphuli are not being demolished because those supposed to protect the port are acting as its destroyers."
Mustafizur rejoins Lahore Qalandars for PKR 6.44 crore
Bangladesh's left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman will play again for his former team, Lahore Qalandars, in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The franchise has signed him through a direct contract.
Rumin Farhana alleges bias by UNO
Independent candidate Barrister Rumin Farhana has accused Brahmanbaria's Sarail Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) and Assistant Returning Officer, Md. Abubakar Sarkar, of biased behaviour.