Current Affairs
Army personnel gradually returning to barracks: Army Chief
Waker-Uz-Zaman has said army personnel are gradually returning to barracks after completing field duties assigned during a period of national necessity.
Schools, colleges set for extended Eid-summer holidays
In view of the upcoming holy Eid-ul-Azha and summer vacation, long holidays have been announced for schools, colleges and other educational institutions in the country. As a result, various educational institutions in the country will remain closed for the coming days.
Storm likely in 12 regions including Dhaka
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by rain in 12 regions of the country by this evening and advised river ports in the affected areas to display cautionary signals Nos. 1 and 2.
3 arrested for raping 15-year-old girl, recording video in Chuadanga
Police have arrested three individuals on charges of raping a 15-year-old girl and circulating an objectionable video of the assault in Kundipur village under Chuadanga Sadar upazila. Following the incident, the victim's mother filed a rape case at the Sadar Police Station, naming four suspects.
One cup of tea, endless comfort on International Tea Day
A cup of steaming hot tea should be filled with the small joys of life, the peace of mind to relieve fatigue. To overcome the sleepiness of the morning, to take a breath of relief during a busy day, or to enliven an afternoon chat—there is no better match than a cup of tea. Tea has long been an integral part of our daily lives as a companion to happiness and sorrow, stories and chats, or busy work. Whether it is chatting with friends or spending time with family, a cup of tea also increases the warmth of relationships. International Tea Day is being celebrated on Thursday (May 21).
58.2 percent of country's street children lack birth certificates: Caritas Bangladesh
58.2 percent of the country's street children do not have birth certificates. At the same time, 71.4 percent of these children without birth certificates do not know the national identity card numbers of their parents.
No one except me spoke in parliament on US trade deal: Rumeen Farhana
Independent MP Rumeen Farhana has alleged that the country is still experiencing a continuation of one-party rule despite political changes.
Rape, child abuse and murder are not isolated incidents: Mirza Fakhrul
The recent rape, child abuse and murder incidents are not isolated incidents; rather, they are a terrible reflection of the moral degradation, social irresponsibility and rapid decline in human values that have been going on for many years, BNP Secretary General and Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said. He said that the government will continue its all-out efforts against this inhuman crime.
Supreme Court upholds bail for Abul Barkat
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court has upheld the bail granted by the High Court to economist and former chairman of Janata Bank Professor Abul Barkat, who was arrested in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The Appellate Division bench headed by Chief Justice Zubair Rahman Chowdhury passed the order, dismissing the appeal filed by the Dhaka Deputy Commissioner against the High Court order on Thursday (May 21).
42 US aircraft lost or damaged in Iran conflict
A total of 42 US military aircraft have been lost or damaged during "Operation Epic Fury" against Iran, driving the total cost estimate for the military campaign up to a staggering $29 billion.