Current Affairs
Secret CCTV footage of child abuse at Dhaka school sparks criticism
A CCTV footage showing a child being beaten and intimidated inside a room of a school in Dhaka has gone viral on social media and sparked widespread criticism.
February 11 declared public holiday
Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has said that February 11 (Wednesday) will be observed as a public holiday in view of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election.
‘Dhaka Central University’ ordinance approved
The ordinance to establish ‘Dhaka Central University’ by merging seven government colleges in Dhaka has been approved by the advisory council. Education Adviser Professor Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar personally conveyed the news to students over the phone.
All textile mills to shut indefinitely from Feb 1
The Bangladesh Textile Mills Association has announced that all textile mills will remain closed indefinitely from February 1, citing the government’s failure to take “effective measures” to protect the country’s yarn-producing mills.
BNP candidate Gafur Bhuiyan barred from contesting election in Cumilla–10
The High Court has dismissed a writ petition challenging the Election Commission’s decision to cancel the candidacy of BNP nominee Md Abdul Gafur Bhuiyan over dual citizenship. As a result, he will not be able to contest the upcoming 13th national parliamentary election from the Cumilla–10, Lalmai–Nangalkot constituency.
No one has the authority to give tickets to heaven: Tarique Rahman
BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman has said that only Allah is the owner of this world and the hereafter, heaven and hell, and no human being has the authority to grant such things.
Woman dies as Awami League leader's house set on fire over BNP leader's murder
An Awami League leader's house was set on fire in Singra of Natore on Wednesday night after a BNP leader was hacked to death. An old woman named Sabiha Begum, 75, was killed in the incid
Clashes between Dhaka College and Ideal College students, police fire teargas
Fresh clashes broke out between students of Dhaka College and Dhanmondi Ideal College in the Science Laboratory area of the capital, spreading panic across the neighbourhood.
We have lost many over 16 years to establish freedom of speech: Tarique Rahman
BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman has said that people’s political and voting rights were taken away in the past, and that many had been lost over the last 16 years in the struggle to establish political rights and freedom of speech.
Most of BNP candidates in 13th parliamentary elections in debt:TIB
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has expressed concern over the financial situation of candidates participating in the upcoming 13th national parliament elections. According to the organization, 59.41 percent of BNP candidates are in debt, which is the highest among all political parties.