Current Affairs
Abandoned baby monkey finds comfort in toy
A six-month-old macaque named Punch has become an internet star after videos showed him clinging to a stuffed orangutan for comfort at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan.
Bangladesh moves up 3 spots in Henley Passport Index
Bangladesh has climbed three places in the latest Henley Passport Index, moving up to 93rd position from 96th in the previous ranking.
Continue struggle to build a just, humane and democratic Bangladesh: CA
Highlighting the interim government's initiatives to ensure democratic rights and values over the last 18 months, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called upon everyone to continue the struggle to build a just, humane and democratic Bangladesh.
Fire breaks out at shoe factory in Old Dhaka
A fire broke out at a shoe factory on Aga Sadek Road in Old Dhaka. Three units of the Fire Service are working to control the fire.
Fire breaks out at Karwan Bazar, 10 units battling flame
A fire has broken out at a five-storey L-shaped building at the Karwan Bazar timber market area in the capital, affecting parts of the third, fourth and fifth floors.
MSF demands effective steps to stop post-election violence
Manobadhikar Shongskriti Foundation (MSF) has expressed deep concern over incidents of violence, deaths, politically motivated and enmity-based attacks, violence against women and arson following the election and referendum results in various parts of the country.
Stamped ballots recovered in Rangpur
Six stamped ballots and two seals have been recovered in Pirganj, Rangpur. The recovered ballots include two stamped for sheaf of paddy, two for 'yes' vote and two for 'no' vote. Upon receiving information, Upazila Executive Officer and Assistant Returning Officer Popi Khatun visited the spot, where an agitated crowd trapped her for two hours.
JSD urges MPs not to take additional oath
Bangladesh Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) has urged newly elected members of parliament not to take any unconstitutional additional oath. The party stated that to ensure the blood of July martyrs does not go in vain, all concerned must stand against any obstacles before the National Parliament regarding democratic reforms. Therefore, they are calling upon MPs not to take an additional oath without parliamentary approval of the President's referendum order.
551 professionals claim election and referendum 'severely flawed', demand fresh polls
A group of 551 eminent citizens from various professions have claimed that the 13th National Parliamentary Election and referendum held on February 12 were 'severely flawed' and have demanded the cancellation of the results and fresh elections under a neutral caretaker government.
Chhatra League activists break lock, enter AL office in Barguna
Local Chhatra League leaders and activists have broken the lock and taken control of the abandoned Awami League party office in Betagi upazila, Barguna. On Monday afternoon, they entered the office, put up portraits of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and party president Sheikh Hasina, and garlanded them. Subsequently, a signboard was installed at the main gate of the office.