Current Affairs
ACC summons 18 JB directors, including 2 former chairmen
The Anti-Corruption Commission has summoned 18 directors of Janata Bank, including two former chairmen, for questioning over allegations of irregularities and corruption involving the embezzlement of Tk 2.5 billion in bank loans and evasion of Tk 2.18 billion in income tax.
Tarique Rahman breaks down hearing cries of families of the disappeared
BNP chairman Tarique Rahman broke down in tears after hearing the anguish of family members of people who were subjected to enforced disappearance and killings during past democratic movements.
Modi calls for Mamata’s removal from West Bengal
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a strong call to oust the ruling Trinamool Congress ahead of the upcoming West Bengal assembly election.
BNP dissolves local committees in Nur’s constituency
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has dissolved the Galachipa and Dashmina upazila BNP committees in Patuakhali-3, Galachipa–Dashmina, the constituency where Gono Odhikar Parishad president Nurul Haque Nur is contesting with BNP support.
Lutfuzzaman Babar’s wife withdraws candidacy in Netrokona-4
Tahmina Jaman Shraboni, who submitted her nomination as an independent candidate in the Netrokona-4 (Madan–Mohanganj–Khaliajuri) constituency, has applied to withdraw her candidacy. She is the wife of BNP-nominated candidate and former state minister for home affairs, Lutfuzzaman Babar.
Fire breaks out at Mymensingh Medical, brought under control within 30 mins
A fire broke out at the new building of Mymensingh Medical College Hospital but was brought under control within about half an hour by the Fire Service. No casualties were reported.
Tarique Rahman meets British high commissioner
BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman held a courtesy meeting with British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke.
US-Israel behind ‘thousands of killings’ during protests: Khamenei
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has alleged that the United States and Israel were directly involved in the violence and killings that occurred during weeks of protests across Iran. He also described US President Donald Trump as a “criminal”, according to reports carried by Iran’s state media on Saturday.
U19 World Cup: Fahad’s five-for bowls India out for 238
Bangladesh Under-19 made a brilliant start with the ball in their opening match of the Under-19 World Cup in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, as pacer Al Fahad’s devastating spell saw traditional rivals India bowled out for 238. Fahad claimed five wickets in an outstanding bowling performance.
Nepal ambassador meets Tarique Rahman
Nepal’s ambassador to Bangladesh, Ghanashyam Bhandari, paid a courtesy call on BNP chairperson Tarique Rahman.