Current Affairs
Mother, son found dead inside home in Jashore
Police recovered the bodies of a woman and her six-year-old son from their home in Bagharpara upazila of Jashore on Saturday night (August 8).
DMP arrests 504 in 24-hour drive across Dhaka
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 504 people in a 24-hour crime-control operation across the capital, recovering large quantities of narcotics, ammunition, local weapons and other items, police said Sunday (August 9).
UN chief urges greater investment in training Indigenous midwives
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for greater investment in midwifery and childbirth training to strengthen maternal and child healthcare for Indigenous communities worldwide.
Inter Miami fall late as Messi sits out following father’s death
Inter Miami suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Monterrey in the Leagues Cup on Saturday (August 8), surrendering the game to a stoppage-time goal after taking an early lead without Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez.
Galle Gladiators set sights on BPL after LPL title triumph
Newly crowned Lanka Premier League champions Galle Gladiators are exploring the possibility of acquiring a franchise in the Bangladesh Premier League, with preliminary discussions already underway with Bangladesh Cricket Board officials, a representative of the ownership group said.
11-party alliance names Oli Ahmed as presidential candidate
The 11-party alliance named Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President Colonel (retd.) Oli Ahmed as its candidate for the country's presidential election.
British Columbia declares emergency as 100+ wildfires rage
British Columbia has declared a provincial state of emergency as more than 100 wildfires rage across the Canadian province, forcing more than 21,000 people from their homes and threatening communities amid rapidly deteriorating conditions.
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G brings premium features to budget segment
Samsung is targeting budget-conscious smartphone buyers in Bangladesh with the Galaxy A16 4G, a device that combines a large Super AMOLED display, capable everyday performance, enhanced security and a high-capacity battery at a relatively affordable price.
Bangladeshi astronomer Lamiya Mowla to lead NASA mission exploring dark universe
NASA is preparing to launch a new space observatory designed to probe some of the universe’s biggest unanswered questions, from the nature of dark matter and dark energy to the existence of distant planets — with Bangladeshi astronomer Lamiya Ashraf Mowla playing a leading role in the mission.
Govt plans health hubs in remote areas across country: Health Minister
The government plans to establish health hubs in remote parts of the country to ensure people in rural communities can access essential medical services locally instead of travelling to cities for treatment, Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain said on Sunday (August 9).