Current Affairs
Police raids Mohammadpur Geneva camp, seizes 35 crude bombs
Police recovered 35 crude bombs, bomb-making equipment, helmets and a large quantity of tobacco cartridges from a building in Geneva Camp, Mohammadpur, Dhaka on Friday, November 14.
Three advisers blocked in Bhola
Three advisers of the interim government were blocked in the District Commissioner’s office premises in Bhola by local residents demanding the Bhola-Barishal bridge construction and other five-point demands. The advisers were Mohammad Faujul Kabir Khan (Power, Energy & Mineral Resources), Adilur Rahman Khan (Industry) and Sheikh Bashir Uddin (Commerce).
BNP and Jamaat got the charter they wanted: Nasiruddin Patwary
Nasiruddin Patwary, chief coordinator of the National Citizens Party (NCP), said the interim government failed to show accountability in implementing the July charter. He said the government pleased all political parties through the charter implementation order but deceived the public. The order will not allow fundamental reforms. Nasiruddin claimed the charter was made according to BNP and Jamaat’s wishes.
Thinking about country's development without women would be wrong: Army Chief
Army chief General Waker-uz-Zaman said, “Women make up 50 per cent of the country. It would be wrong to think about the country’s development without them. Therefore, women must be developed skilfully. We are seeking women’s leadership and empowerment in various areas. Women will strengthen their position in different fields. They will continue to contribute to nation-building.”
12 BGB platoons deployed in Dhaka and nearby districts
Twelve platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh BGB have been deployed to maintain overall law and order and ensure security in Dhaka and adjoining districts.
Shilpi Akter Riya named best female singer at Bangladesh Achievers Award 2025
Shilpi Akter Riya has been named Best Female Singer at the Bangladesh Achievers Award 2025. She received the award in recognition of her contribution to music at the fourth edition of the event held last Saturday at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in Dhaka. The honour was presented by BNP vice chairman Dr Asaduzzaman Ripon and actor Azizul Hakim.
Sheikh Hasina denies crimes against humanity in BBC interview
Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina has denied allegations of committing crimes against humanity during the July movement.
Constitutional, Economic issues will be resolved when elected govt takes office: Amir Khasru
Everyone is now waiting to elect their representatives through voting. BNP standing committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has said that once an elected government takes office, all the issues currently being discussed—constitutional, economic and others—will be resolved.
Judge’s son Tawsif died from excessive bleeding
Rajshahi Metropolitan Sessions Judge Abdur Rahman’s son Tawsif Rahman Suman, 19, died from excessive bleeding, according to the doctors who conducted the post-mortem. His autopsy was carried out on Friday morning at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital.
AL cannot contest in upcoming polls: Chief Adviser
Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has said that the Awami League will not be able to contest the upcoming national election as its registration has been cancelled.