Current Affairs
Tarique Rahman invited to BRICS Summit as BIMSTEC Chair along with separate bilateral invitation: India
India on Tuesday confirmed that an invitation was extended to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the BRICS Summit as the BIMSTEC Chair as a separate bilateral invitation has been in place since February this year.
Sheikh Hasina's planned remarks have no connection with Indian government: Randhir Jaiswal
India has clarified its position amid discussions surrounding a planned address by ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, saying the event is being organised by a private body and has no connection with the Government of India.
Content creator Ripon's bid to settle rape case through local arbitration sparks controversy
Popular content creator Ripon Mia has been accused of raping a 14-year-old schoolgirl in Netrokona Sadar Upazila, while attempts to settle the allegation through a local arbitration instead of pursuing legal action have sparked widespread controversy.
Upazila Jamaat ameer 'attempts to rape' schoolgirl, school vandalised and set on fire
The founder and head teacher of a kindergarten in Badalgachhi, Naogaon, has been accused of attempting to rape a schoolgirl.
Chhatra Dal, Shibir men clash at Dhaka Alia Madrasah
Dozens were injured in a clash between activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) and Islami Chhatra Shibir at Government Madrasah-e-Alia, widely known as Dhaka Alia Madrasah, in Bakshibazar area on Tuesday afternoon.
No legal bar to broadcasting Sheikh Hasina's remarks unless those are hateful: Chief prosecutor
There is no legal restriction on broadcasting statements by ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, provided they are not hateful and do not undermine the dignity of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), Chief Prosecutor Md Aminul Islam has said.
Measles death toll stands at 849 as 2 more children die in 24 hours
Two more children died from measles-like symptoms in 24 hours until 8:00am on Tuesday, bringing Bangladesh’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 849.
DMP tightens security across Dhaka ahead of July Mass Uprising day
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has adopted extensive and multi-layered security measures to maintain law and order and ensure public safety in the capital ahead of July Mass Uprising Day on August 5.
PM seeks stronger Bangladesh-Saudi strategic partnership
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday said Bangladesh is keen to build a strategic, multidimensional and long-term partnership with Saudi Arabia and invited greater Saudi investment, especially in the growing solar power sector in the country. GeographicReference
Teenage mom gets baby's custody on condition she stays off facebook and TikTok
A 13-year-old mother from Hazaribagh in Dhaka, whose case recently drew widespread public attention, has been reunited with her seven-month-old baby.