Current Affairs
BNP focuses on dengue prevention, organisational restructuring at standing committee meeting
BNP has emphasised organisational restructuring by raising nationwide public awareness to prevent dengue and filling vacant posts at the grassroots level. Important decisions on these matters were taken at a meeting of the party's highest policy-making forum, the National Standing Committee.
Houthis take control of Bab al-Mandeb Strait
Iran-backed Houthis have taken control of the strategically vital Bab al-Mandeb Strait following a major military offensive on Yemen's western coast. This has created a major risk to global maritime trade and energy security.
Thakurgaon-1 by-polls: BNP to announce final candidate on Sep 18
The by-election for the Thakurgaon-1 constituency will be held on October 29. With this goal, after collecting and submitting party nomination forms, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will finalise its candidate for the by-election on September 18 according to the decision of the party's nomination board.
Boat capsizes in Padma in Chapainawabganj, BSF rescues 10 on Indian border
A dinghy boat capsized in the Padma River in Narayanpur union of Chapainawabganj Sadar upazila, leaving 10 people missing. They were later rescued by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF). The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) is in contact with the BSF to bring the rescued people back to the country.
BPL fixing: Investigation chief says no cricketer was asked to be excluded
Alex Marshall, head of the independent committee formed to investigate spot-fixing in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), has said that nine cricketers, including Anamul Haque Bijoy, who were dropped from the auction list of the twelfth edition of the BPL over fixing suspicions, have not been banned. He said the investigation report advised remaining cautious about those cricketers, but did not recommend formally accusing any of them.
Aim to bring $5 billion more in US investment to Bangladesh: Commerce Minister
Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said the government and the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) will work together with the aim of bringing an additional $5 billion in US investment to Bangladesh over the next five years. He said the government is fully prepared to work closely with US companies to increase investment, create employment, transfer technology and expand economic opportunities in Bangladesh.
Agriculture Ministry launches 'Fertiliser Management Control Room' to monitor situation
The Ministry of Agriculture has launched a 'Fertiliser Management Control Room' to keep the country's fertiliser supply, stock and distribution situation under round-the-clock monitoring. The initiative aims to take prompt action if incidents of fertiliser crisis, irregularities, artificial crisis or sales at higher prices occur at the field level.
Country's aviation sector to turn into regional hub: Civil Aviation Minister
Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat has said work has begun to transform Bangladesh's aviation sector into a regional aviation hub. He said the aviation sector is extremely important to the goal of turning Bangladesh's economy into a trillion-dollar economy by 2034. Alongside upgrading the country's airports to international standards, multiple initiatives have been taken in passenger and cargo management, aircraft maintenance and repair, and tourism sector development.
Attempts being made to create controversy over property transfer law: Law Minister
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman has said that some people are trying to create controversy over a law. That is the property transfer law. "We have brought amendments to this law. The amendment has been brought especially to ensure the security of the elderly and mothers," he said.
24 arrested Awami League leaders, activists remanded over Gulshan procession
A court has granted a 10-day remand for 24 leaders and activists of the banned Awami League arrested in an anti-terrorism case over an anti-government procession in the capital's Gulshan.