Current Affairs
Thakurgaon-1 by-election: BNP's Obaidullah Masud withdraws nomination
District BNP vice-president Md Obaidullah Masud has withdrawn his nomination papers from the by-election to Thakurgaon-1 constituency. As a result, the path for Mirza Faisal Amin to contest as the BNP's party candidate on the 'sheaf of paddy' symbol has become largely clear.
Women’s football match suspended in Dirai after local clerics protest
A women’s friendly football match in Sunamganj’s Dirai has been suspended after local clerics objected to the event, citing concerns over what they described as indecent behaviour.
Shopping malls, shops to remain open till 10pm till Oct 22
Ahead of the upcoming Sharadiya Durga Puja, various shopping malls, markets and shops across the country will be allowed to remain open until 10pm until October 22. During this period, these establishments will remain open from 11am to 10pm.
Bangladeshi killed in Houthi attack in Saudi Arabia
A Bangladeshi national named Md Sajib Hossain has been killed in a drone or missile attack by Houthi rebels on an Aramco facility in the Al Khurais area of Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province. The information was conveyed in a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday, October 5.
Gold prices fall
Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has again decreased the price of gold in the country’s market. According to the new decision the price of per bhori of 22-carat gold has been fixed at 2 lakh 29 thousand 80 taka including VAT by decreasing 1 thousand 691 taka.
Continuous five-day holiday on Durga Puja
The government offices will remain closed for continuous three days from October 20 to 22 next on the occasion of the upcoming Durga Puja. Due to this rearrangement in the holiday schedule the government offices will remain open on October 17 next (Saturday) and it will be counted as a working day.
British High Commissioner pays courtesy call on Information Minister
United Kingdom High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cook has paid a courtesy call on Information and Broadcasting Minister Andalib Rahman at the ministry on Monday. State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yaser Khan Chowdhury was present at this time.
Bomb attack threat at BRAC University, GD at Badda police station
Police has strengthened the security system of the BRAC University campus in Merul-Badda of the capital after receiving an e-mail of bomb attack threat. This measure was taken after the university authorities filed a general diary at the police station. However who the threat-giver is has not yet been identified.
Sustainable democracy requires greater women’s participation: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin today said women’s participation is an imperative component of democracy and that their effective participation must be increased and ensured for a sustainable democratic system.
TIB condemns attack on journalists at RU, demands justice above political identity
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has strongly condemned and expressed outrage over an armed attack and death threats against media workers at Rajshahi University. The organisation demanded justice by rising above the political identity and influence of those involved in the attack.