Current Affairs
Saudi Arabia executes two Bangladeshis over 'immoral act' inside mosque
Saudi Arabia has carried out the death penalty on two Bangladeshi nationals in Mecca.
Bangladesh wants to strengthen economic and trade ties with China
China is keen to advance bilateral relations by further expanding economic and trade cooperation with Bangladesh. Bangladesh, for its part, has expressed the hope of taking the existing friendly relations to a new height by increasing practical cooperation with China.
10-day Puja holiday begins at educational institutions
A 10-day holiday is beginning at educational institutions on the occasion of Sharadiya Durga Puja, Bijoya Dashami, Probarana Purnima and Lakshmi Puja. Today, Thursday (October 15), is the last working day before the holiday.
Today is International Day of Rural Women
Today, Thursday (October 15), is the International Day of Rural Women. The day is observed every year to recognise the role of rural women in agriculture, food security and rural development. This year’s theme is “Rural Women Farmers Caring for Mother Nature.”
German police seize robot that allegedly groped teenage girl on livestream
Police in the German city of Cologne have seized a humanoid robot over allegations that it sexually harassed a 16-year-old girl. The robot’s 16-year-old owner and a 19-year-old accomplice are under investigation over the incident.
45th BCS gazette clears 1,702 candidates for appointments
The recruitment process for the 45th BCS (Bangladesh Civil Service), which ran for nearly four years, has finally come to an end. The Ministry of Public Administration has published the final gazette appointing 1,702 candidates to various cadres.
Government-funded legal aid benefits 16,63,620 people
A total of 16,63,620 people across the country have received free, government-funded legal assistance. The programme is meant for those who cannot afford to hire a lawyer or access legal services because of financial hardship. Services have been delivered through courts, district offices, labour support centres and various digital channels.
Dr Nurunnahar appointed new secretary of Civil Aviation Ministry
Dr Nurunnahar Chowdhury, member (secretary) of the Planning Commission, has been appointed as the new secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism.
759 held in 24hrs across Dhaka, files 42 cases
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have arrested 759 people in special and regular operations in the capital over the past 24 hours. During this period, 42 cases were filed for various offences. Police recovered firearms, ammunition, a large quantity of drugs and other items in the operations.
Former deputy minister and freedom fighter Abdul Hye passes away
Abdul Hye, a veteran politician from Munshiganj, former adviser to ex-Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, former deputy minister and Bir Muktijoddha (valiant freedom fighter), has died. He breathed his last at his home in Dhaka at around 12:30am, in the night following Wednesday (October 15). He was 80 years old.