Current Affairs
AmCham welcomes proposed budget
American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) has welcomed the proposed national budget for FY2026–27. AmCham acknowledged the BNP-led government’s efforts to maintain fiscal discipline while prioritising human capital development, investment promotion, and support for vulnerable groups.
Cattle market under metro station causes Tk3m damage
The temporary cattle market along the Dhaka Metro Rail corridor in Uttara has caused damage worth around Tk3 million.
12 SP rank officers transferred
12 Superintendent of Police (SP) rank officers have been transferred and posted to various places in the country. This information was given in a notification signed by Nasreen Sultana, Deputy Secretary of Police-1 Branch of the Ministry of Home Affairs, on Thursday.
Budget is people-oriented, but implementation is challenging: Dr Salehuddin Ahmed
Bangladesh Bank former governor and finance adviser to previous interim government Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has described the proposed national budget for FY2027 as people-oriented, and reflective of the government's political commitments.
Bangladesh again shaken by earthquake
An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale was felt again across the country. This mild earthquake was felt at 9:40 pm on Thursday (June 11).
Massive fire breaks out at Khulna City Medical
A terrible fire broke out at Khulna City Medical College Hospital. The fire broke out around 9:30 pm on Thursday (June 11).
Proposed budget is anti-people and plundering: Jamaat-e-Islami
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has held a protest procession and rally in the capital to protest against the proposed national budget, calling it 'anti-people and plundering'.
History repeats at the Azteca as Mexico face South Africa in World Cup opener
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off with a Group A clash between Mexico and South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Thursday, June 11, with the match starting at 1:00 am Bangladesh time following an opening ceremony.
Three Indian sailors killed: India summons US envoy, demands end to attacks
India has summoned a senior US diplomat and demanded an end to attacks on vessels after three Indian sailors were killed in a US strike on an oil tanker off the coast of Oman.
PM congratulates Bangladesh team for historic series win
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has congratulated the Bangladesh cricket team for securing their first-ever ODI series victory against Australia.