Current Affairs
Massive crowds gather as Sajid laid to rest in Tanore
A wave of grief swept through Tanore’s Koelhat Purbo Para as thousands attended the funeral of two-year-old Sajid, who died after falling into an abandoned deep tube well.
Metro Rail to operate on schedule despite shutdown call
Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) has confirmed that metro rail services will run according to the regular schedule today, easing concerns over a possible service shutdown.
Japan hit by another strong quake within four days
Japan’s northeastern region was struck by another powerful earthquake on Friday (December 12), just four days after a major tremor in the same area, reports BBC.
EC appoints returning officers for 300 constituencies ahead of national polls
The Election Commission (EC) has appointed returning officers for all 300 parliamentary constituencies following the announcement of the 13th National Election schedule.
Two students killed as garbage truck hits motorcycle in Demra
Two university students were killed after a Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) garbage truck rammed their motorcycle in Dhaka’s Demra Konapara area early Friday (December 12).
Rajshahi kid Sajid declared dead
The two-year-old child Sajid who fell into a shaft in a tube well in Tanor Upazila of Rajshahi has been declared dead.
Sajid rescued alive
The fire service has been able to rescue a two-year-old child Sajid who fell into an abandoned deep tube well in Tanore of Rajshahi, alive. Later, he was taken to the Tanore Upazila Health Complex. His health check-up is currently underway.
Chances of Sajid's survival is very low, oxygen supply was stopped: Fire Service
The Fire Service has said that the chances of rescuing Sajid, who fell into a deep tube well hole in Tanore, Rajshahi, alive is very low. As the soil and straw accumulated after 35 feet of the narrow hole with a diameter of 8 inches, oxygen could not reach the child's location. As a result, the oxygen supply has been stopped.
Govt redistributes portfolios of four advisers
Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus has redistributed the portfolios of four advisers, according to a gazette notification issued by the Cabinet Division today.
Bangladesh president, feeling humiliated, wants to step down: Reuters
President Mohammed Shahabuddin said that he plans to step down midway through his term after February’s parliamentary election.