Current Affairs
Battery-run auto-rickshaw drivers block road near Press Club
Battery-powered auto-rickshaw drivers blocked the road in front of the National Press Club in the capital on Monday morning. They were protesting the disconnection of the electricity connections used to charge their vehicles.
Clash, rival complaints at Islami Bank Hospital over 13-year-old's death
The family of a 13-year-old girl and the authorities of Islami Bank Hospital in Dhaka's Motijheel have both filed complaints with police after a clash at the hospital on Sunday night. The family alleges medical negligence over her death. The hospital denies it.
Unidentified woman found dead in DMCH bathroom
The body of an unidentified woman was recovered from the women's bathroom at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on Monday morning. She is believed to be around 28 years old.
PM pledges housing, planned urbanisation for all
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday said his government is working to ensure safe, affordable and sustainable housing for all citizens while pursuing planned and decentralised urban development across the country.
Two arrested over alleged gang-rape in Dinajpur
Police have arrested two people in connection with an alleged gang-rape in Hakimpur upazila of Dinajpur.
Missing university student found dead in Sherpur river
A university student was found dead in the Mrigi River in Sherpur on Sunday evening, around 26 hours after he went missing.
Administration to file case over attack on journalists at RU
The university administration has announced it will file a case over the attack on journalists and students at Rajshahi University. Journalists working at the university withdrew from their protest programme late on Sunday night after receiving assurances that a case would be filed by Monday. However, they remain firm on several demands, including the arrest of those involved in the attack, cancellation of studentship and the resignation of concerned administrative officials.
Pritom Hasan, Shahtaj announce end of marriage
Singer Pritom Hasan and model, actress Shahtaj Monira Hashem have announced the end of their marriage “on mutual understanding”.
4 journalists among 10 injured in Chhatra Dal attack at Rajshahi University
At least 10 people, including four journalists, were injured after leaders and activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal attacked reporters and students with crude weapons on the Rajshahi University campus on Sunday night.
Biman Bangladesh to sign deal for 10 Airbus aircraft on October 7
Biman Bangladesh Airlines is set to sign a multibillion-dollar agreement with European aircraft manufacturer Airbus on October 7 for the acquisition of 10 new aircraft, according to sources familiar with the development.