Current Affairs
Chief Adviser’s condolence message on Khaleda Zia handed to Tarique Rahman
A condolence message from interim government chief adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus over the death of BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia has been handed to BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman.
70 percent want to vote BNP, 19 percent Jamaat: EASD survey
Seventy percent of people want to vote for the BNP in the 13th national parliamentary election, according to a survey by Eminence Associates for Social Development, EASD. Jamaat-e-Islami received support from 19 percent of respondents, while 2.6 percent favoured the NCP and five percent other parties. Only 0.2 percent said they would not vote.
Final charge sheet in Hadi murder case on Jan 7: Home Adviser
The final charge sheet in the murder case of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi will be submitted on January 7, home affairs adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said on Monday, January 5.
Govt launches hotline, email to curb rumours and disinformation
The government has launched a dedicated hotline service to prevent rumours, misinformation and disinformation at national, institutional and individual levels. The information was confirmed in a post from the chief adviser’s verified Facebook page on Monday, January 5.
Maduro abduction sparks Tehran–Washington tensions, fears of Middle East conflict
Fears of a new conflict in the Middle East are intensifying following the alleged abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by US forces and his dramatic removal from power, escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington. Israeli politicians have warned Iran to learn from Venezuela’s fate, Al Jazeera reported.
Top leftist leaders meet Tarique Rahman
Senior leaders of left-wing political parties have met BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman. The meeting took place at the BNP’s Gulshan office at around 11:30am on Monday, January 5.
I am not happy with India: Trump
US President Donald Trump has said he is not happy with India over its large-scale purchase of oil from Russia, despite describing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a good person. He said India would have to reduce imports of Russian oil to please the United States, otherwise higher tariffs on Indian goods could be imposed very soon.
Legal action will be taken immediately if roads blocked: Home Adviser
Home Adviser Lieutenant General Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has warned that immediate legal action will be taken against anyone blocking roads.
Bangladesh notes with concern recent development in Venezuela
Bangladesh is closely observing the recent political and internal developments in Venezuela with deep concern. The concern was expressed in a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday, January 5.