Current Affairs
Women journalists urged to face challenges with professionalism, dedication
Bangladesh Nari Sangbadik Kendra (BNSK) President Nasimun Ara Haque Minu has called on women journalists to overcome professional challenges through competence and dedication.
Global experts gather in Bangkok to tackle violence against women and children
More than 1,500 researchers, practitioners, survivors, advocates and funders from around the world are expected to gather in Bangkok next month for the SVRI Forum 2026, a major international conference focused on preventing and responding to violence against women and children.
'Please be careful', Mirza Abbas tells PM
BNP Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas has expressed concern over possible conspiracies against party Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, urging him to remain vigilant. He said just as conspiracies are being hatched against the party and will continue to be, the Prime Minister may also face conspiracies.
Body with taped mouth found on Dhaka Elevated Expressway, driver held
A driver has been arrested in connection with the murder of a man whose body was found with his mouth taped on the Dhaka Elevated Expressway. The accused is Sohel Rana (40), arrested by RAB-1 from the capital's Mohakhali area on Saturday, September 5.
Motorcycle breaches PM's security cordon, youth held
A youth has been taken into custody for allegedly breaching the security cordon of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's motorcade on a motorcycle near Farmgate in Dhaka. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, September 5, in the Khamarbari area as the Prime Minister was en route to a BNP rally.
Police ASI accused of drunk behaviour, throwing toll money into river
An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of police in Narayanganj has been accused of vandalising a ferry ghat in a drunken state, throwing toll money into the river and dancing in public. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media.
Messi and Ronaldo to play together in Tevez's farewell match
One of the most anticipated scenes in the football world may finally become a reality. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could take the field as teammates for the first time in their careers, with both reportedly set to feature in Carlos Tevez's farewell match.
7-year-old abduction victim rescued, woman held
Police have rescued a seven-year-old child who was abducted from the capital's Kafrul area. A woman named Juthi Akhter (22) has been arrested in this connection.
BNP to field single candidates in local polls: Dulu
BNP will field single candidates at all levels in the upcoming local government elections, said National Parliament Whip and Natore-2 MP Advocate Ruhul Quddus Talukdar Dulu. He also said there will be no scope for multiple BNP candidates in the same upazila, municipality or union.
Two more dengue deaths, 988 hospitalised in 24 hours
Two more people have died from dengue in the last 24 hours, while 988 new patients were admitted to hospitals across the country during the same period.