Current Affairs
Dog's head sample sent to CDIL after crocodile attack in Bagerhat
A dog died after being attacked by the only female crocodile in the pond adjacent to the shrine of Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali (RA) in Bagerhat, triggering widespread discussion and misinformation on social media. A sample from the dog's head has been sent to the Central Disease Investigation Laboratory (CDIL) in Dhaka for testing.
Kohinoor Mia promoted to Additional DIG 15 years after dismissal
The government has granted a retrospective promotion to former police officer Md Kohinoor Mia, elevating him to the rank of Additional Deputy Inspector General, nearly 15 years after he was dismissed from service. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notification on Sunday, April 12, confirming the promotion.
Police arrest former Shibir leader over assault on women in Lakshmipur
Police have arrested Aftab Uddin Bhuiyan after a video showing him pulling women by their hair and beating them went viral on social media. The video, which surfaced on Saturday, April 11, shows a middle-aged man assaulting several women as they scream and plead for mercy.
BNP leader fined for filing 'fake case'
A local BNP leader in Rajshahi who filed a case alleging that he was beaten while trying to vote on election day despite being in jail at the time has been fined Tk 100,000 for filing a false case. Rajshahi Metropolitan Magistrate Court-3 Judge Mohammad Saddam Hossain delivered the verdict on Sunday, April 12.
Iranian envoy assures swift passage of stranded Bangladeshi ships through Hormuz
Iranian Ambassador to Bangladesh Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi has said arrangements will be made for the speedy passage of Bangladeshi ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz due to the war situation. He also informed that necessary steps will be taken after discussions with the Bangladesh government on this matter.
Pir Shamim buried under tight security
Pir Shamim, who was beaten and hacked to death in Daulatpur, Kushtia, was buried at a local graveyard under tight security provided by law enforcement agencies on Sunday, April 12. However, 24 hours after the incident, no case has been filed at Daulatpur Police Station, and no arrests have been made. An uneasy silence prevails in the area.
Trump announces 'blockade' of shipping in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will blockade the Strait of Hormuz after peace talks in Pakistan collapsed on Sunday, April 12. US media outlet CNBC reported the information.
31 eminent citizens express outrage over cancellation of key ordinances
Thirty-one eminent citizens of the country have expressed deep outrage and protest over the failure of parliament to pass several key ordinances, including the National Human Rights Commission ordinance.
Two LPG vessels arrive at Ctg port, four more expected this month
Two ships carrying LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) from India and Malaysia have arrived at the outer anchorage of Chattogram port to meet the country's energy demand and alleviate the ongoing gas crisis. Four more LPG and LNG (liquefied natural gas) vessels are expected to arrive this month, said Chattogram Port Secretary Syed Refayet Hamim.
Bangladesh ranks last in South Asia for trained teachers: UNESCO
Bangladesh ranks last among South Asian countries in the proportion of teachers with minimum qualifications, according to the latest 'World Education Statistics' report published by UNESCO. Nearly half of secondary level teachers lack the professional training or prescribed institutional qualifications required to teach at their respective levels, the report reveals.