Current Affairs
Fraud allegedly found in parts of July Charter: Law Minister
Law Minister Md. Asaduzzaman has said that there are various questions regarding the Human Rights Commission and the Enforced Disappearance Commission. He also alleged that some parts of the “July Charter” contain elements of fraud, adding that the BNP will amend and implement it according to its commitments.
Storm warning in 3 divisions, river ports on alert
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has warned that storms with wind speeds of up to 60 km/h may occur in three regions of the country. River ports in the affected areas have been advised to display cautionary signals.
6 abducted rubber workers rescued alive from Tongkabati, 1 arrested
The Bangladesh Army has rescued six rubber workers alive who were abducted from Tongkabati Union in Bandarban Sadar Upazila. The rescue operation was carried out early by the Bandarban Army Zone (28 East Bengal) on Thursday (April 24).
Womens' hocky team script history with first-ever win, down Uzbekistan 3–2
Bangladesh women’s hockey team registered a landmark victory, defeating Uzbekistan 3–2 in the Asian Games qualifying round in Indonesia, earning their first-ever international win since the team’s formation.
Iran waives Hormuz transit fees for Russia, select allied nations
Iran has announced that it will waive transit fees for vessels from Russia and other “friendly countries” using the strategic Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes, according to Russian state news agency RIA Novosti.
13 years of Rana Plaza tragedy, victims still await justice
Thirteen years have been passed of the Rana Plaza collapse in Savar, a tragedy that remains the deadliest industrial disaster in the country’s history and a lasting symbol of unsafe working conditions in the garment sector.
22 Pakistani Taliban killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
At least 22 members of the Pakistani Taliban were killed in a joint intelligence-based operation in northwestern Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, the military said on Friday. Armed attacks have increased in the region, posing growing challenges for Pakistani authorities.
SSC examinee hacked to death in Dhamrai
A female SSC examinee was bruttaly hacked to death after assailants entered her home in Dhamrai, on the outskirts of Dhaka.
10 injured in clash between Chhatra Dal, Shibir in Cumilla
At least 10 people were injured in a clash between activists of Islami Chhatra Shibir and Jatiotabadi Chhatra Dal at Cumilla Polytechnic Institute.
Two ships carrying 68,450 tons of diesel arrived at Ctg port
Chattogram Port has received a fresh influx of fuel cargo as two vessels carrying diesel arrived between Thursday afternoon and Friday morning, easing supply pressure ahead of peak demand.