Current Affairs
Pranay Verma highlights cultural bonds linking Dhaka and Delhi
Highlighting the cultural interconnections between Bangladesh and India, Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma on Wednesday recalled that Deepavali is widely celebrated across Bangladesh, often alongside Kali Puja and popularly known as Shyama Puja - Deepanita Mahotsav.
Toddler falls in 30ft shaft in Rajshahi, rescue effort underway
A two-year-old boy fell inside an abandoned deep well in Koelhat village of Pachander Union in Tanor upazila of Rajshahi on Wednesday afternoon.
Mega projects mean mega corruption, so BNP won’t go for mega projects: Tarique Rahman
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has announced that no new mega projects will be taken up if the party comes to power. According to him, “mega projects mean mega corruption.” Therefore, the state’s money will be spent on the education, health, human rights and improvement of the standard of living of the people.
Machado will not attend Nobel Peace ceremony to receive award
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will not receive the Nobel Peace Prize in person at an award ceremony in Oslo but she will be in the European city, the director of the Norwegian Nobel Institute has said.
Seven-member German delegation to observe upcoming election
A seven-member German delegation will be in Bangladesh to observe the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election, German Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Rüdiger Lotz has said.
French Ambassador pays courtesy call on IGP
French Ambassador to Bangladesh Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet paid a courtesy call on Inspector General of Police Baharul Alam at Police Headquarters on Wednesday afternoon.
Candidacy will be cancelled if linked to corruption, terrorism or fascism: Nahid Islam
Candidacy will be cancelled if allegations of involvement in corruption, terrorism or fascism are proven, said Nahid Islam, the convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP).
Victory Day to see release of five prisoners
The prison authorities have issued an order to release five inmates convicted of minor offences by pardoning their remaining sentences ahead of Victory Day.
Sumaiya Islam wins Franco-German award for human rights
Human rights defender and Executive Director of Bangladesh Nari Sramik Kendra (BNSK), Sumaiya Islam, has received the 2025 Franco-German Award for Human Rights and the Rule of Law.
Joint forces to be deployed soon in Narsingdi to control situation: Home Adviser
Joint forces will soon be deployed in Narsingdi to bring militant and terrorist groups under control, said Home Adviser Lieutenant General (retd.) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury. He made the comment on Wednesday morning while inspecting the Narsingdi district jail.