Current Affairs
8 injured in clash between two BNP factions in Gazaria
A clash broke out between two factions of the BNP in Gazaria, Munshiganj over the announcement of party nominations. The incident took place around 5 pm on Friday, December 5 in the Jamaldi bus stand area of Hosendi Union, leaving at least eight people injured, including a woman. Several vehicles and an office were also vandalised during the clash.
Govt taking steps to reopen shut sugar mills: Adviser Adilur
Industries adviser Adilur Rahman Khan has said that many factories, particularly sugar mills, were shut down during the fascist regime, but the current government has taken initiatives to reopen them. He added that several mills have already resumed operations.
Lion spotted outside enclosure at zoo, authorities trying to bring it under control
A lion has come out of its enclosure at the National Zoo in Dhaka, and zoo authorities are attempting to bring it under control. No one has been harmed so far.
JU changes names of four residential halls
Jahangirnagar University has renamed four residential halls that were previously named after members of the Sheikh family. The university administration confirmed the development on Friday, December 5.
Russia assisting in construction of India’s largest nuclear power plant: Putin
Russian president Vladimir Putin has said Moscow is working closely with New Delhi to build India’s largest nuclear power plant in Kudankulam, Tamil Nadu. Of the plant’s six reactors, two have already been commissioned and Russia will ensure they operate at full capacity.
Zubaida Rahman goes to her mother’s residence after visiting Evercare
After spending some time with BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka, her daughter-in-law Dr Zubaida Rahman went to her mother’s residence. She reached her mother’s house in Dhanmondi at 3:45pm on Friday, December 5.
Qatar sending air ambulance from Germany for Khaleda Zia
Qatar is sending an air ambulance from Germany to transport BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. Although the aircraft belongs to a German air ambulance company, all arrangements and costs are being handled by the government of Qatar.
Begum Zia has sacrificed her life for democracy: Mirza Fakhrul
BNP secretary-general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said, “Begum Zia has sacrificed her life for democracy. Her physical complications began while she was in prison, and due to insufficient treatment there, her condition became critical.”
Special prayers held nationwide for Khaleda Zia’s recovery
Special prayers were held across mosques in the country on Friday, December 5, seeking recovery of critically ill BNP chairperson and former prime minister Begum Khaleda Zia, who is currently under intensive care at the hospital CCU.