Current Affairs
Eggs thrown, scuffle at Hasnat Abdullah's London event, 3 arrested
A political event in London descended into chaos after activists of the UK Awami League and the National Citizen Party (NCP) clashed, with eggs thrown at NCP leaders. British police arrested at least three people following the incident.
BGB foiled push-in attempt by boat in Chapainawabganj
The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) made another attempt to push a woman into Bangladesh, this time by boat along the Rokonpur border in Chapainawabganj, but was forced to turn back after resistance from Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB).
Bank officer, wife among four beaten in Mymensingh over refusal to pay extortion
A bank officer, his wife, and two others have been allegedly beaten by a group of miscreants in Mymensingh for refusing to pay extortion and not buying construction materials from them. A CCTV footage of the attack has gone viral on social media. The victim family filed a written complaint with the police station on Monday afternoon, June 15.
Storms, rain likely in 15 regions, river ports asked to hoist warning signal
The weather office has forecast gusty winds of up to 60 kilometres per hour, accompanied by rain or thundershowers, in several parts of the country by midday on Tuesday, June 16.
US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes shortly after takeoff in California
A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California on Tuesday, triggering a major emergency response and forcing the closure of the military airfield.
Rumeen Farhana seeks clarity on Awami League’s role in local elections
Independent MP Rumeen Farhana has questioned the uncertainty surrounding the timing and participation framework of upcoming local government elections in Bangladesh, raising concerns in parliament over conflicting statements regarding the political landscape.
Corruption blamed across sectors, politicians ultimately held accountable: Home Minister
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said that corruption exists across all sectors, but political leaders are often left to bear the ultimate blame.
Minister says union names matching his sons’ names were a ‘miraculous coincidence’
Local Government State Minister Mir Shahe Alam has dismissed allegations that two newly created unions in his constituency were named after his sons, telling parliament that the similarity was nothing more than a “miraculous coincidence.”
Domestic entrepreneurs can sell products on Amazon, eBay
Domestic entrepreneurs can now also sell their products online to foreign buyers in retail.
Shama says advisor's detention in Delhi 'not pleasant'
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid has said that the incident of Prime Minister's advisor Zahed Ur Rahman being detained at Delhi airport immigration is 'unexpected' for Dhaka.