Current Affairs
Transformer explosion burns 3 in Gazipur
Three people got severe burns after an electrical transformer exploded in Sreepur Upazila on Wednesday night, triggering a fire that spread to a nearby market.
Former chief justice Khairul Haque granted bail in graft case
The High Court Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh has granted bail to former chief justice A. B. M. Khairul Haque in a corruption case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission over alleged irregularities in obtaining a plot from Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK).
India receives Bangladesh’s request for additional fuel: Pranay Verma
Bangladesh has sought additional fuel supply from India to address a possible energy crisis caused by the ongoing war in the Middle East. Pranay Verma, the Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka, said he has received an official letter from the Bangladeshi government regarding the request.
Journalist Anis Alamgir remains in jail despite bail order
Journalist Anis Alamgir has not been released from jail despite being granted bail by the court, as the bail papers have not yet reached Dhaka Central Jail. However, he is expected to be released on Thursday, March 12.
August 5, July 16 included in list of observances, March 7 excluded
The list of national and international observances prepared by the interim government has been retained by the government of Bangladesh Nationalist Party, although a few minor changes have been made.
RDJAD holds iftar gathering in Dhaka
An iftar gathering organised by the Rajshahi Division Journalists Association Dhaka (RDJAD) was held in a cordial atmosphere. The event took place on Wednesday, March 11 (21 Ramadan 1447 Hijri) at a local restaurant in Dhaka.
PM advises ministers, MPs to remain dignified
BNP Chairperson, Leader of the House and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has advised ministers and members of parliament to remain cautious and dignified in their conduct and speech during the first meeting of the parliamentary party held at the National Parliament House on Wednesday.
Special flight initiative to bring Bangladeshis back from Qatar
The Embassy of Bangladesh in Qatar has taken an initiative to arrange special flights to bring Bangladeshi citizens stranded in Qatar amid the ongoing war in the Middle East, along with their family members, back to Dhaka.
Iran threatens attacks on US and Israeli banks in Middle East
The ongoing war in the Middle East has taken a new and alarming turn. On the 12th day since the conflict began on February 28, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has openly threatened attacks on “banks and economic facilities” linked to the United States and Israel in the region. The threat came after an attack on an Iranian bank in Tehran.
Jamaat seeks ‘package’, not partial deputy speaker position
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has not yet made a clear decision on whether to accept the deputy speaker position ahead of the first session of the 13th parliament.