In the BCS question paper, the Liberation War is called a ‘Resistance War’
Widespread criticism continues over the use of the terms “resistance war” instead of “Liberation War” and “occupying forces” instead of “Pakistani forces” in the BCS written examination.
UK universities are shutting their doors to students from Bangladesh and Pakistan
The Financial Times reported on Thursday (4 December) that concerns over visa misuse and strict rules from the Home Office have led UK universities to effectively shut their doors to applicants from Pakistan and Bangladesh.
One after another, they were killed and dumped into the pond
During the Liberation War, there was a camp of the Pakistan Army in the Lokoshed area of Binodpur in Rajbari. The Pakistani soldiers captured countless people from different parts of the town, killed them, and dumped their bodies into the Lokoshed pond.
Even after a year, the advisers’ income and asset statements have not been published
There was an opportunity for the Muhammad Yunus–led government, which came to power through a movement, to set an example of transparency and accountability.
4 university students arrested on charges of gang rape
Police have arrested four students on charges of gang-raping a female student of a university in Savar, Dhaka. The information was confirmed on Wednesday evening by Abdul Hannan, the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Ashulia Police Station.
Today is the 87th birth anniversary of Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni
Today, Thursday (4 December), is the 87th birth anniversary of Shaheed Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni, the nephew of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the founder of Bangladesh Awami Jubo League. He was born on this day in 1939 in the historic Sheikh family of Tungipara in Gopalganj. His father, the late Sheikh Nurul Haque, was Bangabandhu’s brother-in-law.
Uproar Over Leaked Audio of Conversation Between Jamaat Leader and Islami Bank Director
A portion of a conversation has allegedly been leaked between Md. Abdul Jalil, Independent Director of Islami Bank Bangladesh, Dr. Shafiqul Islam Masud, Secretary of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Dhaka South, and several officials and employees of the bank regarding the distribution of responsibilities inside and outside polling centers. After the matter surfaced, it triggered renewed debate across political circles and social media.
Political Violence Surged in November, 12 Killed: HRSS
According to the report, political violence increased considerably in November. Most incidents of violence related to dominance disputes, political rivalry, assembly-centered clashes, internal conflicts over nominations in the upcoming 13th national election, disputes over committee formation, extortion, and occupation of various establishments rose from 64 in October to 96 in November.
Chaos Over Fertilizer Shortage: Agitated Farmers Break Agricultural Officer’s Tooth
In Thakurgaon’s Ranisankail, aggrieved farmers have been accused of assaulting agricultural sub-assistant officer Akhtar Hossain during a commotion over fertilizer. It has been reported that one of his teeth was broken in the incident.
Soybean Oil Price Rises by 9 Taka per Liter Without Announcement; Loose Oil Up by 5 Taka
Without any prior announcement, importers and marketing companies have quietly increased the retail price of soybean oil. This time, the price has been raised by 9 taka per liter in one jump. This has put consumers in difficulty. Consumer-rights groups say that raising prices in such a deceptive manner without prior notice is extremely unjust. They say the relevant government authorities should investigate the matter.