Current Affairs
'Cockroaches have won, democracy has won': CJP reacts to education minister's resignation
Following the resignation of India's Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the protesting organisation 'Cockroach Janata Party' (CJP) wrote on social media: "The cockroaches have won, democracy has won."
India expects to strengthen ties with Bangladesh
Relations between Bangladesh and India had become somewhat stagnant after the fall of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the student-people's uprising. However, the situation has begun to change somewhat following the elections. In this context, India has expressed its expectation of moving ties with Bangladesh forward.
ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan sacked over sexual misconduct allegations
The International Criminal Court's (ICC) chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, has been removed from his post following allegations of sexual misconduct. His legal team has dismissed the decision as politically motivated and biased. The ICC has meanwhile clarified that the move will have no impact on the arrest warrants issued against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.
India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns
India's Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned. He submitted his resignation letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, reported The Indian Express .
Village police officer's wife stabbed to death in Rajshahi, accused's house set on fire
A woman named Farida Khatun, 40, was stabbed to death after an attacker entered her home in the Hariyan Purba Para village of Paba upazila, Rajshahi. The victim was the wife of local village police officer Lalon Sheikh. Their son, Md Foysal, was seriously injured while trying to save his mother and is currently undergoing treatment at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital.
Full-strength Australia squad a recognition of Bangladesh's progress, says Shanto
Bangladesh Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto believes Australia's decision to name a full-strength squad for the upcoming two-match Test series reflects the growing respect Bangladesh has earned in international cricket.
HIAF: China's new heavy-ion accelerator starts trials
China has officially launched scientific operations at the High Intensity Heavy-ion Accelerator Facility (HIAF) in Huizhou, Guangdong province.
Low pressure forms over Bay of Bengal: Signal 3 hoisted at seaports
A low-pressure area has formed over the northwestern Bay of Bengal and adjoining regions, prompting the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) to advise four seaports to keep Local Warning Signal No. 3 hoisted due to the possibility of squally weather along the coast.
Bangladesh urges netherlands to ease student visa delays
Bangladesh has expressed concern over prolonged processing times and a rising number of visa rejections affecting Bangladeshi students admitted to higher education institutions in the Netherlands, urging the Dutch government to take prompt measures to resolve the issue.