Current Affairs
Iran announces end of military operations against Israel
The Iranian military announced that it was halting its offensive operations against Israel after a day of reciprocal missile exchanges on Monday.
PM rejects foreign trip plan of Rajshahi City Corporation administrator
Rajshahi City Corporation Administrator Md. Mahfuzur Rahman had applied to go to France to gain experience on new energy-saving technologies for street lighting. The Prime Minister has directly rejected his proposal for this foreign trip. However, the Head of Government has approved the proposal of Rajshahi City Corporation's Power Department Executive Engineer ABM Asaduzzaman Sweet.
India repatriates 91 Bangladeshi fishermen after jail sentences
Finally, 91 Bangladeshi fishermen detained in India have returned home. They were able to be brought back after the government's diplomatic initiatives and the completion of necessary bilateral procedures.
4,800 illegal immigrants sent back to Bangladesh, 836 more await repatriation: Suvendu
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced that approximately 4,800 alleged illegal immigrants have already been sent back to Bangladesh from holding centres in the state's border districts. Another 836 individuals are currently awaiting repatriation.
Bangladesh seeks Spain's support for LDC graduation
Bangladesh has sought Spain's support in its transition process from least developed country status. Bangladesh also urged Spain to stand by the international community's continued support for a sustainable resolution of the Rohingya crisis.
Bangladesh series will be challenging: Australia captain
Australia have arrived in Bangladesh for an ODI series after more than a decade. Bangladesh have become stronger compared to the past, and Australia captain Josh Inglis said on Monday, June 8, the eve of the first match, that the upcoming series will be more challenging.
Robbery on tourist trawler in Kishoreganj haor
A tourist trawler was robbed on its way back from the haor area of Kishoreganj. The robbers held about 40 passengers in the trawler hostage at gunpoint and looted valuables including mobile phones, cash and gold ornaments.
Two die from electrocution while digging grave in Brahmanbaria
Two people died after being electrocuted while digging a grave in Kasba, Brahmanbaria, on Monday morning, June 8. Five others were injured in the incident.
US Embassy outlines visa bond refund rules for Bangladeshis
The US Embassy in Dhaka detailed the operational guidelines for its visa bond pilot program, outlining how eligible Bangladeshi applicants can secure a refund of their bond money on Monday (June 8).
Govt targets sending 1.4 million workers abroad next fiscal year
The government has set a target of sending approximately 1.4 million Bangladeshi workers to various countries in the upcoming fiscal year.