Current Affairs
Ram statue controversy figure Haridas sent to jail in fraud case
Haridas Chandra Tarani, who recently drew nationwide attention after announcing plans to build an 81-foot Ram statue in Gaibandha's Palashbari, has been sent to jail after being shown arrested in a fraud case.
‘Banglar Joyjatra’ sailors return home after months trapped in Hormuz
The crew members of Bangladesh-flagged vessel Banglar Joyjatra, who were stranded for months in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran-Israel-US conflict, have safely returned home.
Bangladesh climbs seven spots to 54th in Nature Index global research rankings
Bangladesh has advanced seven places in the latest Nature Index, securing the 54th position among 194 countries in global research output, reflecting steady progress in the country's scientific research landscape.
Barishal University student's hanging body recovered from locked mess room
A student of Barishal University (BU) was found hanging inside his locked rented room near the campus, with police suspecting he had died at least two days before his body was discovered.
Rohingya crisis does not feature on BIMSTEC agenda as it is a political issue: SG
Rohingya crisis is not included in the agenda of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) as it is considered a 'political issue', stated Secretary General Indra Mani Pandey.
Election Commission finalizes proposed amendments to local government election laws
The Election Commission (EC) has finalized several proposed changes to existing laws and rules ahead of the upcoming local government elections. The commission announced that these approved proposals will be sent to the Ministry of Law shortly.
8 students temporarily suspended over ragging allegations in JU
The Jahangirnagar University (JU) administration has temporarily suspended eight students from the 54th batch of the Department of Physics following allegations of ragging fresher students.
Government initiates international exhibition to boost jute and jute product exports
The government has taken steps to organize an international exhibition to expand the export of jute and jute products. To this end, a coordination meeting titled "Strategic Economic Diplomacy and Export Expansion of Bangladesh's Jute Sector" was jointly organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Textiles and Jute.
TIB alleges rule violations in bill passing, standing committee formations in Parliament
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has alleged that procedure rules and long-standing parliamentary practices were violated during the enactment of laws and the formation of parliamentary standing committees in the 13th National Parliament. In a statement issued, the organization claimed that the ruling party is weakening the culture of parliamentary accountability through its sheer majority on Tuesday. It also called for the enactment of a new law with the participation of all relevant stakeholders to enhance the authority and effectiveness of parliamentary committees.
Mamata holds first major rally after election defeat
Trinamool Congress leader and former Chief Minister of the state Mamata Banerjee held her first major political rally following her defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections. She addressed party workers and supporters at a rally organized at Dharmatala in Kolkata on the occasion of Martyrs' Day on Tuesday.