Current Affairs
11-party alliance collects nomination papers for Oli Ahmed in presidential election
The 11-party alliance has collected nomination forms on behalf of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Chairman Colonel (retd.) Oli Ahmed for the presidential election.
Five more children die with measles symptoms, death toll tops 780
Five more children have died with measles symptoms in the country over the past 24 hours. During the same period, 1,155 children were newly infected with measles or its symptoms.
SSC pass rate in Rajshahi Board stands at 63.67%
The pass rate and the number of students achieving GPA-5 in this year’s SSC and equivalent examinations under the Rajshahi Education Board have declined.
Foreign Minister, State Minister mourn 16 Bangladeshis killed in Riyadh
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid Islam have expressed deep grief and heartfelt condolences over the death of 16 Bangladeshi nationals in a devastating fire at a sofa manufacturing factory in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Dhaka urges India to expedite Sheikh Hasina's extradition process
The extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and the repatriation of those involved in the killing of Osman Hadi were discussed in detail during the meeting between Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi.
Court grants 3-day remand for NCP leader Salahuddin Tanvir
A court has granted a three-day remand for expelled National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Gazi Salahuddin Ahmed Tanvir. Senior Judicial Magistrate Mehedi Hasan of Bogura Sadar Amli Court passed the order after a hearing on Monday, August 10.
How to apply for SSC re-scrutiny online
Students who are not satisfied with their SSC and equivalent examination results will have an opportunity to apply for re-scrutiny of their answer scripts under a new procedure this year. The application fee has been set at Tk 150 per subject.
Former MP Akhtaruzzaman placed on 3-day remand
Former Member of Parliament (MP) for Gazipur-5 constituency, Akhtaruzzaman, who was arrested under the Anti-Terrorism Act in a case filed with the Tejgaon Industrial Area Police Station in Dhaka, has been placed on a three-day remand.
US envoy delighted by Malai Chop and Chhanar Jilapi
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent Christensen has tasted the traditional sweets of Barishal.
Narendra Modi wants good relations with Bangladesh: Indian High Commissioner
Indian High Commissioner to Dhaka Dinesh Trivedi has said that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants good relations with Bangladesh. He stated that the people of India desire a beautiful relationship between the two countries, and their Prime Minister also wants the same, adding that positive developments will come in the future.