Current Affairs
EU hopes reforms to continue in Bangladesh
European Union has urged Bangladesh’s new government to continue reforms initiated under the interim administration, particularly in judicial processes, commercial courts and migration management.
Barisal Awami League General Secretary gets bail upon surrender
Barisal District unit Awami League General Secretary Adv. Talukder Mohammad Yunus has been granted bail upon surrender.
US Assistant Secretary Paul Kapur to visit Dhaka in March
US Ambassador Brent Christensen has paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman. The meeting took place at the Foreign Ministry on Monday morning, February 23. The US ambassador also met with State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam.
Two senior army officers promoted
Army Headquarters issued orders on Monday, February 23, promoting two senior officers and assigning them important responsibilities.
Freedom fighter quota candidates asked to submit certificates for 45th BCS
The Ministry of Public Administration has directed candidates recommended under the freedom fighter quota in various cadre positions through the 45th BCS to submit their freedom fighter certificates.
UK to introduce e-visa for Bangladeshis from Feb 25
The United Kingdom will issue only e-visas for Bangladeshis from February 25, the British High Commission announced on Monday, February 23.
'Probashir Credit Card' shot in Nepal under Md Fahad's direction
With almost everyone using credit cards nowadays to add colour to life, a new story has been shot in the scenic locations of Nepal based on the troubles people face and how they are ruined by credit card misuse. Written by Rajib Mani Das and directed by Md Fahad, 'Probashir Credit Card' features AKM Hasan, Shibli Noman, Sumaiya Arpa, Prisila D Costa, Farid Hossain and others in various roles.
Ishraque Hossain to contest DSCC mayoral election
Ishraque Hossain, Member of Parliament from Dhaka-6 constituency and State Minister for Liberation War Affairs, has announced he will contest the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayoral election.
Punitive action for not being in office by 9 am: Office order
The Law and Justice Division of the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs has taken a firm stance against irregularities by officers and employees in office attendance. Failure to report to office by 9 am, late arrival, or leaving before scheduled time without permission will result in punishment.
9 burnt in Ctg gas explosion being brought to Dhaka
Nine people burnt in a gas explosion in a multi-storey building in Halishahar, Chattogram, are being brought to Dhaka for advanced treatment. Doctors said at least four of the injured are in critical condition.