Current Affairs
Government to monitor fragrant rice market
The Ministry of Food is stepping up strict monitoring at the retail and wholesale levels to control the price of fragrant rice in the country's market. Food Minister Afrozah Khanam has said effective steps will be taken to keep the market for all consumer goods normal and within the reach of ordinary people, not only during times of crisis. However, the Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) has urged strengthening long-term and sustainable monitoring instead of showing only temporary vigilance on the matter.
Technical team formed on water-sharing treaty, Dhaka to inform Delhi soon: PM's Adviser
The government has formed a technical team to discuss a water-sharing treaty, and the team will soon inform India of the matter, said Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, the Prime Minister's Adviser on Finance and Planning. He also said emphasis is being placed on ensuring Bangladesh's fair share of upstream water, as well as on the long-term and equitable management of the country's water resources.
Farmer killed by burqa-clad attackers in Barishal
Allegations have been raised that a group of burqa-clad attackers killed a farmer named Kabir Bepari (55) by slitting his throat and cutting the tendons in his hands and feet in Mehendiganj, Barishal. The incident occurred around 3:45pm on Saturday in the Gazirhat area of Bhashanchar union under Kazirhat Police Station in the upazila.
Soft opening of third terminal in December, full operation by March-April: State Minister
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir has said the soft opening of the third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka may take place in December, with full operations beginning between March and April next year. He said once the third terminal is fully operational, it will have the capacity to handle around 1.2 crore passengers annually, marking the beginning of efforts to build Bangladesh as a regional aviation hub.
Boat capsizes in Padma, BSF rescues 10 Bangladeshis
A boat has capsized in the Padma River in Narayanpur union of Chapainawabganj Sadar upazila. The incident occurred around 5:30pm on Saturday, September 12. The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) rescued 10 people. The BGB said efforts are underway to bring them back to the country by night.
Government will take highest initiative to achieve desired goals: PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said the government will take the highest efforts and initiatives to achieve the desired goals and build the state. Therefore, the cooperation of entrepreneurs, business representatives and everyone is needed to build the country.
Chhatra Shibir gifts war criminal Ghulam Azam's book at fresher's reception, students outraged
At Rajshahi University's fresher's reception for the 2025-26 academic year, criticism has arisen over the gifting of a book written by Ghulam Azam, a 1971 war criminal and former Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami, to students. At the event held at the university's Kazi Nazrul Islam Auditorium on Saturday (September 12), the university unit of Islami Chhatra Shibir gifted the book 'Monke Kaj Din' to the new students of the 2025-26 academic year's undergraduate (honours) first year.
Long-time train travel without ticket, woman pays 25 thousand taka after realizing mistake
A woman of Pabna has deposited Tk 25 thousand with the railway authority after realizing her mistake of travelling by train without ticket for a long time. However, she requested to keep her identity secret while depositing the money.
Hit even in preview, earnings of ‘Practical Magic 2’ 4.7 million dollars
Hollywood’s highly anticipated movie ‘Practical Magic 2’ has indicated a strong position at the box office even before release. The film has earned 4.7 million US dollars from Thursday’s preview screenings. As a result analysts believe that a downturn may now come in the dominance of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ which has been at the top of the box office for six consecutive weeks.
England whitewashes Pakistan in Test series
Pakistan has faced extreme failure in the Test series on the soil of England. Babar Azam’s team has been whitewashed by losing 3-0 to the hosts in the three-match series. Although they won the practice match at the beginning of the tour, Pakistan could not build resistance in front of England in the main series.