Current Affairs
Ships resume operation to Saint Martin’s with over 800 tourists
Tourist ship services between Cox’s Bazar and Saint Martin’s Island resumed after a prolonged period of uncertainty, with the first vessel of the season setting sail on Thursday morning carrying more than 800 passengers.
PM leaves for Bagerhat, Khulna to attend day-long programmes
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman left Dhaka today for Bagerhat and Khulna to attend a series of programmes, including an MoU signing ceremony on investment, the laying of the foundation stone of two container jetties at Mongla Port and the inauguration of Notun Kuri Sports (Season-2).
Journalist Iqbal Sobhan arrested, Rajib Ghosh releases on bond
The Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police has formally shown senior journalist and former information adviser to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, Iqbal Sobhan Chowdhury, as arrested in a murder case.
Abdul El-Sayed, America’s first Muslim senator
Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in the US Senate election in Michigan is more than a political seat changing hands; it marks a significant moment in the country’s political history. With this win, the Democratic candidate is set to become the first Muslim senator in US history. Yet throughout the campaign, he had to contend not only with political rivals but also with controversies surrounding his religious identity, Arab heritage and position on Israel and Palestine.
Journalist Tasnim Mohsin’s mother passes away
Mohsina Ahmed, a former official of Bangladesh Krishi Bank and also the mother of journalist Tasnim Mohsin has passed away. She was 69.
Journalists express concern as Iqbal Sobhan Chowdhury, Rajib Ghosh taken to DB headquarters
Concern and anger have spread through the journalist community after journalist leader Iqbal Sobhan Chowdhury and DBC News special correspondent Rajib Ghosh were taken from their workplace to the Detective Branch (DB) office for questioning. Several journalists’ organisations have issued statements demanding their release, while many others have condemned the incident on social media.
Bangladesh Bank sells $100 million from reserves
Bangladesh Bank has sold another $100 million from the reserves through auction to restore stability in the foreign exchange market. After a long break $122 million was also sold last week. Concerned officials said this step is being taken to keep the supply of dollars in the market normal as the cost of importing various products including fuel has increased.
Bangladesh must follow Iran’s directives to pass through Hormuz: Ambassador
Iran’s Ambassador to Bangladesh Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi has said Dhaka will have to coordinate with Tehran to ensure the safe passage of Bangladeshi ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
Industry seeks rationalisation of spectrum costs to support digital future
Bangladesh's mobile industry respectfully urges the Government to further rationalise spectrum renewal costs and associated terms to ensure sustained investment in digital infrastructure, service quality, and nationwide connectivity, said mobile telecom industry leaders at a press meet today.
ECNEC approves 13 projects worth Tk 58,089cr
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Wednesday approved 13 development projects involving Tk 58,088.92 crore.