Current Affairs
Rashed Khan protests alleged fake news against him by tearing up copy of Amar Desh
Rashed Khan, political assistant to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, expressed anger over reports published by daily *Amar Desh* by tearing up a copy of the newspaper during a Facebook Live session.
Lalon symbolises Bangladesh-India cultural friendship: Dinesh Trivedi
Fakir Lalon Sai has been described as a unique bridge of friendship between Bangladesh and India by Indian High Commissioner to Dhaka Dinesh Trivedi, who said the timeless philosophy of the revered spiritual thinker symbolises secularism and humanity.
IIFA Awards 2026: 'Dhurandhar' wins big, Ranveer Singh bags best actor
Aditya Dhar’s film Dhurandhar dominated the 26th edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards, winning 12 honours, including Best Film, Best Director and Best Actor.
Tahsif murder: Woman arrested, Dip being grilled in remand
Naval police have arrested a young woman named Disha in connection with the death of former Bangladesh Air Force Flight Lieutenant KM Tahsif Sauri. Meanwhile, investigators have begun questioning Dip, who is on a four-day remand in the case.
Major (retd) Akhtaruzzaman secures HC bail
The High Court has granted bail to former member of parliament and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami leader Major (retd) Akhtaruzzaman in a case filed over allegations of obstructing government duties and behaving improperly with officials at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka.
Police vehicle set on fire as three metro rail stations shut in Mirpur
A police vehicle was reportedly set on fire during clashes between garment workers and police in the Mirpur area of the capital.
Govt forms minimum wage board for garment sector
The government has constituted a minimum wage board for readymade garment (RMG) sector comprising representatives from employers, workers, and neutral parties to determine the minimum wage for garments workers.
Police charge batons during clash with RMG workers in Mirpur
Garment workers staged protests in the capital’s Mirpur area, demanding that the minimum monthly wage be fixed at Tk 30,000.
Gazette declaring Mirza Faisal Amin elected in Thakurgaon-1 by-polls issued
The Election Commission has published a gazette declaring Mirza Faisal Amin elected in the by-election to the Thakurgaon-1 constituency.
Rioters loot stores in Frankfurt as Gen Z-led protests in Germany turn violent
Violence erupted during youth-led protests across Germany over demands for increased funding for education and healthcare, lower living costs and an end to compulsory military recruitment.