Current Affairs
Tarique made BNP chairman as per party constitution
Tarique Rahman has formally become Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) as per the party constitution.
131 candidates file appeals with EC on final day
There was a heavy rush at the Election Commission, EC, throughout the day as candidates sought to regain their nominations by challenging returning officers’ decisions.
Massive fire breaks out at 4 warehouses in Jashore
A fire broke out at four warehouses storing cotton, rice, fertiliser and pesticides at Pullerhat Bazar in Jashore town, leaving one warehouse completely gutted and three others partially damaged.
India closely monitoring Bangladesh–Pakistan talks on fighter jets
India is closely monitoring potential discussions between Bangladesh and Pakistan over the purchase of JF-17 Thunder fighter jets, citing possible implications for national security.
Devotees allege police obstruction at shrine urs near High Court
Devotees have alleged that police obstructed the annual urs programme at the shrine of Shah Khaja Sharafuddin Chishti near the High Court in Dhaka. Police, however, said access to the shrine area was restricted in the evening for security reasons after the day’s programme ended.
Trump claims protesters have taken control of Iran’s Mashhad, shares video
US President Donald Trump has claimed that protesters have taken control of Mashhad, Iran’s second-largest city, sharing a video on his social media platform Truth Social.
No level playing field, fair election not possible: Jamaat
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has claimed that there is no equal opportunity or level playing field for all political parties in the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election.
CWAB demands public apology from BCB director over controversial remark on Tamim
The Cricketers’ Welfare Association of Bangladesh, CWAB, has demanded a public apology from Bangladesh Cricket Board director M Nazmul Islam for making a controversial comment about former national team captain Tamim Iqbal. The organisation has also called for bringing the director under accountability.
Reports of polls suspended in Pabna seats not true: EC
The Election Commission has said reports claiming that voting has been suspended in Pabna-1 and Pabna-2 parliamentary constituencies are not correct.
Tarique Rahman walks from home to party office
Two weeks after returning to the country, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman was seen walking on the streets of the capital on Friday.