Current Affairs
Garland of shoes on sculpture of Birshreshtha Hamidur Rahman
An incident of hanging a garland of shoes on the half-constructed sculpture of Birshreshtha Hamidur Rahman conserved in the central bus terminal area of Jhenaidah town has taken place. Discussion and criticism started after photos of the state of the garland of shoes hanging on the head part of the sculpture spread on social media on Tuesday morning. Later it was removed by sending people from the side of the Muktijoddha Sangsad. However, it could not be known immediately who caused this incident.
Dinesh Trivedi’s meeting with Modi in Delhi, Tarique Rahman’s India visit in discussion
India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi has held a meeting with the country’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi after going to Delhi on an unscheduled visit. The meeting between them took place around 1pm local time on Tuesday.
RMU VC forced to resign after being labelled ‘accomplice’ of Awami League
Allegations have been raised of forcibly making Vice-Chancellor of Rajshahi Medical University (RMU) Professor Dr. Moha. Jawadul Haque and Section Officer and PS to the VC Nazmul Hossain sign resignation letters.
Nearly 2.1 million newly poor in country, women losing jobs: World Bank report
The impact of economic weakness has fallen on the lifestyle and employment of people in Bangladesh. Nearly 2.1 million people have newly fallen into poverty in the country in the 2026 fiscal year compared to the previous year. In the same period, job creation has almost become stagnant and women have been comparatively more affected in the case of losing jobs.
TikTok’s two new features to expand direct shopping opportunity
TikTok has launched two new features to further expand the opportunity of direct shopping along with watching videos. Among the new facilities are an artificial intelligence or AI-based shopping assistant and the arrangement of buying products from inside the app while watching videos.
Highest 10 deaths from dengue in a day, nearly 2,000 admitted to hospital
The dengue situation in the country has further deteriorated. Ten people have died after being infected with this mosquito-borne disease in the last 24 hours, which is the highest number of deaths in a single day this year. In the same period, 1,996 new dengue patients have been admitted to various hospitals of the country.
PM Tarique Rahman to visit Japan on October 26
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is going to Tokyo on a four-day official visit at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. He is scheduled to leave Dhaka on October 26. Discussions may be held on further strengthening the relations between the two countries and various issues of mutual interest during this possible visit from October 26 to 29.
Political reconciliation with Awami League not possible without admission of crime and repentance: Information Adviser
Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman, Information and Broadcasting Adviser to the Prime Minister, has commented that political settlement or reconciliation with Awami League is not possible without admission of crime and repentance.
Six more deaths with measles symptoms in 24 hours
Six more people have died with measles symptoms in the last 24 hours in the country. In the same period, 1,393 people have been newly admitted to hospitals with measles and measles symptoms. With this, 102 people have died of confirmed measles and 1,032 with measles symptoms this year. Altogether, the number of deaths from measles and its symptoms has stood at 1,034.
Zubaida Rahman stresses creating opportunities to flourish children’s immense potentiality
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's wife and Vice-President of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation Dr Zubaida Rahman today called for creating opportunities for every child to realise and showcase their immense potential, ensuring a safe childhood and a secure future for them.