Current Affairs
NCP to hold July March in all districts except Gopalganj
The National Citizen Party (NCP) has announced a month-long program titled "July Awakening to Build the Nation" to mark the second anniversary of the July mass uprising. However, the party will not be holding any programs in the Gopalganj district.
US 250th Independence Day celebrated at Parliament Building's South Plaza
With a commitment to further strengthening the long-standing friendly relations between Bangladesh and the United States, the 250th Independence Day of the United States was celebrated through a colorful cultural event at the South Plaza of the National Parliament.
PM orders speedy revival of closed state factories through private investment
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed authorities to expedite the process of reviving non-profitable and closed state-owned factories through domestic and foreign investment.
PM sends greetings to Trump, reiterates commitment to working closely
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has sent a letter of greetings to US President Donald Trump on the occasion of the 250th Independence Day of the United States.
Pakistan investigates human placenta trafficking for anti-ageing injections
Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has launched an investigation into a syndicate accused of trafficking human placentas abroad for use in anti-ageing injections. Investigators believe an international network is active behind the operation.
17 expelled, over 27,000 absent on second day of HSC exams
On the second day of the HSC and equivalent examinations, 17 examinees were expelled across the country for adopting unfair means. Additionally, 27,327 students were absent in the 11 education boards on the first day of the exams. Earlier, on the first day, 24,784 students were absent and 7 were expelled.
Speaker pays tribute to Khamenei on behalf of Bangladesh
Speaker of the National Parliament Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, Bir Bikram, paid tribute on behalf of Bangladesh at the state farewell ceremony for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a US attack.
One pir has more followers than entire Jamaat: Fazlur Rahman
Bir Muktijoddha and MP Advocate Fazlur Rahman has said a single pir (spiritual leader) in the country has more followers than the entire Jamaat-e-Islami put together.
ATU, CTTC to be renamed 'Special Security Unit'
The government is considering a proposal to reorganise and rename two specialised police units — the Anti-Terrorism Unit (ATU) and the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) — as the 'Special Security Unit' (SSU).
DGHS issues 6 directives for all hospitals marking govt's 180-day completion
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has issued a six-point directive for all government hospitals and healthcare facilities across the country on the occasion of the current government's 180-day completion. The directives include keeping hospitals clean at all times and making biometric attendance mandatory at all facilities by August 17.