Current Affairs
151-member convening committee announced with Tarique Rahman included
The Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Muktijoddha Dal has announced a 151-member central convening committee of the Nationalist Generation of the Liberation War. Of these, the names of 101 members have been partially disclosed. The announced committee includes BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman as member number one and the late Arafat Rahman Koko as member number two.
RTGS to be introduced at all ports and airports soon: Governor
Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur has said that the Real Time Gross Settlement, RTGS, system will be introduced very soon at all seaports and airports across the country to make import and export operations easier and faster. He also said initiatives have been taken to develop Cox’s Bazar as the country’s first cashless district.
Press Club of India condemns attacks on Prothom Alo, The Daily Star
The Press Club of India, PCI, has strongly condemned the violent attacks, vandalism and arson carried out at the offices of Prothom Alo and The Daily Star. The organisation has also expressed deep concern over the harassment of senior journalist Nurul Kabir, editor of the Daily New Age and president of the Editors’ Council.
EC amends schedule for national polls
The Election Commission (EC) has amended the schedule for the 13th National Parliament election, reducing the time for filing appeals against Returning Officers' decisions on nomination papers by two days and increasing the appeal disposal period by two days.
Inqilab Mancha issues 24-hour ultimatum for home adviser's resignation
The Inqilab Mancha has issued a 24-hour ultimatum demanding the resignation of the home adviser over the death of its spokesperson, Sharif Osman Hadi. The announcement was made at a gathering of students and the public at Shahbagh in the capital on Saturday afternoon, following Hadi's burial.
Commonwealth mourns Osman Hadi, expresses concern over Bangladesh situation
The Commonwealth has expressed deep sorrow at the death of july mass uprising fighter and Inquilab Mancha spokesperson Shaheed Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, while also voicing concern over Bangladesh's recent situation.
Not only Tarique Rahman but democracy is returning after 17 years: Mirza Abbas
BNP National Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas has said that after 17 years, it is not only Tarique Rahman who is returning, but democracy itself is returning to Bangladesh. He said Tarique Rahman is coming back to the country carrying with him the democracy founded by Shaheed Ziaur Rahman and nurtured by party chief Begum Khaleda Zia.
UN secretary-general condemns Hadi killing, calls for impartial probe
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the killing of Inquilab Mancha convener Osman Hadi and urged the Bangladesh authorities to conduct a swift and impartial investigation in line with international human rights standards.
Sharif Osman Hadi laid to rest beside the national poet
Sharif Osman bin Hadi, a frontline leader of the July uprising and convener of Inquilab Mancha, has been laid to eternal rest.
Kushtia district election office set on fire
Arsonists set fire to the Senior District Election Officer’s office in Kushtia on Saturday morning (December 20).