Current Affairs
Zimbabwe make history with innings victory over Bangladesh
Zimbabwe created history by defeating Bangladesh by an innings and 85 runs in the one-off Test, completing the match in three days. This is the first time in Test cricket that Zimbabwe have won two consecutive matches by an innings.
Parliament passes Gambling Prevention Act; online betting now punishable
The Jatiya Sangsad on Tuesday passed the Gambling Prevention Act, 2026, replacing the nearly 160-year-old Public Gambling Act of 1867. The new law introduces a comprehensive legal framework to tackle modern forms of gambling, including online betting, remote gambling, match-fixing, cryptocurrency-based gambling, digital gambling platforms, VPNs, fake SIM cards and mobile financial service (MFS) accounts.
New decision on 'time slots' for Indian visa applications
The Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) has introduced a new decision regarding the allocation of appointment slots for Indian visa applications. The new system will take effect from Wednesday, July 1.
South Korea unveils trillion-dollar chip and AI mega project
South Korea has unveiled a plan to invest approximately $1 trillion in the chip and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors to capitalise on the surging global demand for AI technology.
Bangladesh Bank keeps repo rate unchanged, lowers credit growth target
Bangladesh Bank has announced the monetary policy statement (MPS) for the first half (July-December) of the 2026-27 fiscal year, keeping the policy rate unchanged while lowering the private sector credit growth target.
Adviser urges media to follow court order on broadcasting Sheikh Hasina's statements
Prime Minister's Information and Broadcasting Adviser Dr Zahed Ur Rahman has urged the media to comply with the court order regarding the broadcast of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's statements. He said it would not be appropriate for Bangladeshi media to directly broadcast her statements while the court's restriction remains in place.
Hasanul Haq Inu sentenced to 10 years for crimes against humanity
The International Crimes Tribunal has sentenced Hasanul Haq Inu, president of the Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JASOD) and former information minister, to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment in a crimes against humanity case over the killing of six people in Kushtia during the July 2024 mass uprising. He has also been fined Tk 2 lakh.
Entry of public prohibited within 200 yards of HSC exam centres
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has imposed a special restriction on the entry of unauthorised persons within 200 yards of HSC and equivalent examination centres in the capital to ensure a fair, orderly and peaceful exam environment.
Mustafa Monowar given guard of honour at Shaheed Minar
Ekushey Padak-winning artist and cultural personality Mustafa Monowar was given a state farewell on Tuesday, June 30. He was accorded a guard of honour at the Central Shaheed Minar after people from all walks of life paid their respects.
Germany's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Manuel Neuer retires
A glorious chapter in German football has come to an end. Legendary goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has announced his retirement from international football, bringing his long and illustrious career with the national team to a close following Germany's exit from the 2026 World Cup.