Month: November 2025

Dhaka Metro Rail Service Halted for 15 Min

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Dhaka Metro Rail Service Halted for 15 Minutes Due to External Wire on Electric Line The Dhaka Metro Rail service was temporarily suspended for at least 15 minutes today (Sunday). While the authorities initially announced a 30-minute closure, the service resumed after just 15 minutes. The cause of the disruption was a wire thrown from outside that landed on the Metro Rail’s electric line between Pallabi and Mirpur-11. The authorities initially estimated 30 minutes to remove the wire. Service Interruption Details At 12:41 PM, the Metro Rail authorities posted an…

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BRAC Seeks Project Assistant in Cox’s Bazar

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BRAC Seeks Project Assistant in Cox’s Bazar The non-governmental development organization BRAC has published a recruitment notice for the position of Project Assistant under its Health Programme, HCMP Division. Applications started on October 30th and will be accepted until November 9th. Interested candidates must apply online. Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary in addition to other benefits as per the organization’s policy. BRAC Seeks Project Assistant in Cox’s Bazar The non-governmental development organization BRAC has published a recruitment notice for the position of Project Assistant under its Health Programme,…

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Hollywood Script Readers Fear Automation as AI

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Hollywood Script Readers Fear Automation as AI Use Explodes Hollywood is caught in a web of fear regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI). This anxiety is particularly acute among the industry’s script readers—those tasked with meticulously reading screenplays, identifying flaws, and offering suggestions on how to improve the story. Their single biggest fear now is that AI will soon take over their jobs. This concern was detailed in a report by the international entertainment media outlet, Variety. A test has already begun: who can provide better feedback—humans or AI? A Producer’s Experiment…

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BIDA Undergoes Major Structural Overhaul

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BIDA Undergoes Major Structural Overhaul to Boost Investor Services The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) is implementing a major structural overhaul to make investor services in Bangladesh easier, faster, and more effective. The organization’s structure has been completely reorganized to align with the phases of the investment process. This reform aims to bring greater clarity to roles and responsibilities, accelerate service delivery, and introduce defined indicators for quality assurance. This structural reform is a critical component of the government’s declared 32-point Investment Environment Reform Action Plan. Its implementation is expected…

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BJP MP Calls for Delhi to be Renamed

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 BJP MP Calls for Delhi to be Renamed ‘Indraprastha,’ Citing Ancient Heritage Praveen Khandelwal, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) from Chandni Chowk, Delhi, has called for the capital city of India, Delhi, to be renamed ‘Indraprastha.’ He argued that Delhi is not merely a modern city but also the soul of Indian civilization. Khandelwal stated that ancient cities like Varanasi, Prayagraj, Ujjain, and Ayodhya have preserved their ‘ancient identities,’ and Delhi should also be restored to that form. He believes this renaming would reflect the city’s…

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Bangladesh Responds to India’s Concern Over Dr. Zakir

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Bangladesh Responds to India’s Concern Over Dr. Zakir Naik’s Planned Dhaka Visit Dr. Zakir Naik is scheduled to visit Dhaka later this month, an arrival that is being viewed unfavorably by New Delhi. On October 30th, Randhir Jaiswal, the Spokesperson for India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), issued a statement to Bangladesh regarding the visit. The Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has now responded to that statement. Dr. Zakir Naik is currently residing in Malaysia. He is expected to arrive in Dhaka toward the end of this month. If…

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Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain Stresses Mideast Peace

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Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain Stresses Mideast Peace, Invites Bahraini Foreign Minister to Dhaka Foreign Affairs Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain emphasized the importance of peace and stability in the Middle East during a bilateral meeting with the Bahraini Foreign Minister, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, on Saturday. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 21st IISS Manama Dialogue in Bahrain. This information was shared in a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday (November 2nd). Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain Stresses Mideast Peace…

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Traffic Congestion and Public Suffering in Dhaka

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Traffic Congestion and Public Suffering in Dhaka: DMP Expresses Regret The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has announced that several organizations and groups simultaneously began protests in various parts of the capital to press for different demands. This has led to the disruption of traffic on several crucial roads, causing widespread public suffering and severe traffic congestion across parts of the city. This information was highlighted in a press release signed by DMP DC Muhammad Talebur Rahman on Sunday (November 2nd). Details of the Protests The release stated that several organizations…

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Shaykh Ahmadullah Voices Concern Over ‘Genocide’ in Sudan

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Shaykh Ahmadullah Voices Concern Over ‘Genocide’ in Sudan, Questions Global Response Shaykh Ahmadullah, a popular Islamic speaker and Chairman of the Assunnah Foundation, has posted on Facebook regarding the alleged genocide in the African nation of Sudan. In the post shared on Saturday night, he highlighted the dire humanitarian situation: He wrote: “The African country of Sudan is facing the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. At least fifteen hundred people have been killed by terrorists in the last three days, including nearly 500 patients and their relatives in hospitals.” “Not only…

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Man Arrested at Dhaka Airport for Smuggling 6,378 Yaba Tablets in St

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Man Arrested at Dhaka Airport for Smuggling 6,378 Yaba Tablets in Stomach The Airport Armed Police Battalion (APBN) arrested an airline passenger at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) for attempting to smuggle a large quantity of Yaba tablets inside his stomach from the domestic terminal. The passenger, identified as Md. Pannu Howladar (30), was detained based on confidential information on Saturday night from the road in front of the airport’s arrival gate, shortly after he arrived in Dhaka from Cox’s Bazar on US-Bangla Airlines flight BS-142. The Concealment Method The…

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