Current Affairs
DIG, 3 SPs arested
A Deputy Inspector General (DIG) and three Superintendents of Police (SPs) have been arrested. The detainees are: SP Asaduzzaman, Commandant of the In-Service Training Center, Nilphamari, Mollah Nazrul Islam, former Commissioner of Gazipur Metropolitan Police, SP Abdul Mannan, attached to Rangpur Range and SP Abul Hasnat, also attached to Rangpur Range.
Terrorists behind vandalism of Bangabandhu's house: Shringla
Former Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh and former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla has expressed concern over the recent vandalism of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's house at 32 Dhanmondi in the capital. He said that terrorists, not students, are behind the vandalism of Bangabandhu's house.
Sam Jahan resigns from press accreditation policy reform committee
Journalist Sam Jahan has resigned from the committee responsible for recompiling and reforming the Press Accreditation Policy 2022.
BNP announces nationwide rallies from Feb 11
The BNP on Saturday announced a series of nationwide political programmes starting February 11, demanding government actions on key issues including improving law and order and reigning in the price of essentials.
Public hearing on gas price hike in industrial sector Feb 26
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has scheduled a public hearing on February 26 to discuss the proposal for increasing gas prices in the industrial sector, as per the recommendation of Bangladesh Oil, Gas & Mineral Corporation (Petrobangla).
World Bank VP for South Asia Region due in Dhaka tonight
The World Bank Vice President for the South Asia Region, Martin Raiser, arrives in Dhaka on Saturday. He is expected to land at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at around 9pm.
Sagar-Runi Human Rights Photo Award launched
The first-ever Sagar Runi Human Rights Photo Award was held at the Nalini Kanta Bhattasali Gallery of the National Museum on Saturday to preserve the memory of the Sagar Runi murder and strengthen the demand for justice.
Miscreants open fire at Anti-discrimination students in Gazipur
A miscreant opened fire on anti-discrimination students in the Bhawal Rajbari area of Gazipur city. A student named Mubasher Hossain was shot.
Police Service Association protests Benazir's statement
The Bangladesh Police Service Association has strongly condemned and protested the controversial statement made by former police chief Benazir Ahmed recently.
Attack on students in Gazipur: 16 arrested, OC dismissed
A total of 16 people have been arrested so far in connection with the attack on students in Gazipur on Friday, according to police.