Current Affairs
2 more deaths from dengue, 1056 new admissions in one day
The prevalence of dengue continues in the country. Two more people have died from the Aedes mosquito-borne disease in the last 24 hours. In the same period 1,056 people have newly been admitted to hospital for treatment.
Robbery at Buddhist monastery in Chattogram, monk held at gunpoint
A robbery has taken place at a Buddhist monastery in Chandanaish upazila of Chattogram. A group of masked armed robbers entered the Bijoya Rambihara at South Hasimpur in the upazila around 4am on Saturday, September 12, held a monk at gunpoint and looted money and valuables.
Long march consumed huge fuel oil amid crisis: State Minister
State Minister for Textiles and Jute Md Shariful Alam has said that collaborators of fascism, taking advantage of the long march, are holding processions in various areas and have begun efforts to destabilise the country. In this situation, the public must remain united.
Always used me as a money-making machine: Popy
Sadika Parvin Popy, a popular actress of the nineties, has gone through many ups and downs in her long acting career. Having carved a distinct place in the hearts of audiences with her sweet smile, acting skills and personality, the actress is currently spending busy times with her husband and children. However, discussions about her family relationships have recently come to the fore. This time, Popy herself became emotional while speaking about the pain she received from her family.
Gender-based violence in Africa: Challenges and elimination
Gender-based violence (GBV) knows no borders, whether in Africa, Asia or across the globe. Women of the entire world face some form of violence against them, inequality and inequity in their lives. So gender-based violence remains a critical human rights and public health crisis. Research indicates that nearly 45 percent of women across 25 sub-Saharan African countries experience at least one form of intimate partner or non-partner violence in their lifetime.
Patient dies due to 'doctor busy with mobile phone' negligence, family alleges
A woman has reportedly died due to negligence by a doctor at the Shahrasti Upazila Health Complex in Chandpur. The family claims that although the patient's condition deteriorated nearly an hour before her death, the on-duty doctor did not come to see her despite repeated requests. They further alleged that the doctor, who was busy with a mobile phone, instructed them to carry the patient on their shoulders from the bed to his room.
3 sacks found at tree base, 6 body parts recovered
Police have recovered the dismembered body of a man, cut into six pieces, stuffed into three plastic sacks beside a paddy field in Madhukhali upazila of Faridpur.
Two bodies recovered from separate places in Shahbagh
Police have recovered the bodies of two persons from two separate places in the Shahbagh area of the capital. Their ages are approximately 65 and 45 years. However, their identities have not yet been ascertained.
5 senior police officers transferred
Five officers of the Bangladesh Police of the rank of Additional Superintendent of Police and Assistant Superintendent of Police have been transferred.
Mastantuono takes Messi's long-standing record
Franco Mastantuono has made a strong start to his loan spell at Fiorentina from Real Madrid. The young Argentine scored a hat-trick in Friday's (September 11) 4-2 win over Venezia, setting a new landmark.