Current Affairs
Fire set at July memorial in Kushtia
Allegations have emerged of arson at a July memorial in Kushtia late on Monday night. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media.
Anti-liberation forces trying to belittle Liberation War history: Rizvi
Anti-liberation forces are trying to belittle the history of the Liberation War, said BNP Senior Joint Secretary General and Prime Minister's Adviser Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed.
Two more children die with measles symptoms, 979 infected in a day
Two more children have died with measles symptoms in the country over the past 24 hours. During the same period, 979 new children were infected with measles or its symptoms. The Directorate General of Health Services released the updated report on Tuesday, August 11.
Sakib is 'spoiled', but will get security if he returns: Information Adviser
Prime Minister's Information and Broadcasting Adviser Zahed Ur Rahman has described cricketer and former MP Sakib Al Hasan as a "rotten man." However, he said Sakib will be provided security if he returns to the country, and he will be given the opportunity to face the allegations against him according to the law.
SI withdrawn over allegation of stealing mobile from shop
A Sub-Inspector (SI) of police has been withdrawn over allegations of stealing a mobile phone from a fruit shop in Ajmiriganj, Habiganj. He has been attached to the Habiganj Police Lines.
Sheikh Hasina will get full security and legal rights if she returns: Dr Zahed Ur Rahman
Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina will be given full security and will enjoy all constitutional and legal rights if she returns to the country, said Prime Minister's Information and Broadcasting Adviser Dr Zahed Ur Rahman. He made the remarks while responding to journalists' questions at the weekly press briefing of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting at the Secretariat on Tuesday, August 11.
Parliament's third session to begin August 27
President Major (retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed has summoned the third session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad for August 27. The session will commence at 3pm at the Parliament House in the capital.
Faulty LNG terminal to be shut again to restore full capacity: State Minister
The floating LNG terminal operated by Excelerate Energy in Maheshkhali, Cox's Bazar, will need to be temporarily shut down again to restore it to full capacity, said State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit. Discussions are underway with the operator to determine the timing that would cause minimal disruption to industry, power and other consumers, he said.
Lawyer attacked after arrest warrant issued against client
A man named Zakir Faraji has been accused of attacking his lawyer with a sharp weapon in Mirzaganj, Patuakhali, after becoming enraged over the issuance of an arrest warrant against him.
MPs will lose seats if they vote against party in presidential election: Chief Whip
Members of Parliament who vote against the party's decision in the presidential election will lose their seats, said Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni. He said Article 70 of the Constitution has not been amended, so it will remain in effect for the presidential election as well.