Current Affairs
Venezuela earthquake death toll climbs to 1,719, thousands missing
The death toll from last week's devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 1,719, with tens of thousands still missing, officials said on Monday, June 29. A strong aftershock also jolted the country during a critical period for search and rescue operations.
Feni police arrest youth over obscene post on Zaima Rahman
Police have arrested a youth in Feni's Dagonbhuiyan for posting obscene and objectionable content on Facebook about Barrister Zaima Rahman, daughter of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
Aslam Chowdhury cannot take oath: Appellate Division
The Appellate Division has ruled that Aslam Chowdhury, the BNP candidate who won the Chattogram-4 constituency, cannot take oath due to being a loan defaulter. As a result, his election result cannot be published.
Tribunal to deliver verdict in crimes against humanity case against Inu today
The International Crimes Tribunal-2 is set to deliver its verdict today, Tuesday, June 30, in the crimes against humanity case against Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JASOD) President Hasanul Haq Inu. The three-member tribunal, led by Justice Nazrul Islam Chowdhury, will announce the verdict. The case was kept pending for judgment after both sides concluded their arguments on May 14. The tribunal recently set today's date for the verdict.
45-60kmph winds, rain likely in 8 districts by midday
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast gusty winds of up to 60 kilometres per hour, accompanied by rain or thundershowers, in several districts by midday on Tuesday, June 30.
Ahsan Habib appointed new NBR chairman
The government has appointed Ahsan Habib as the new chairman of the National Board of Revenue (NBR), replacing the previous leadership at the country's apex tax authority.
HRSS calls for impartial probe into Faridpur custodial death, Turag body recoveries
Human Rights Support Society (HRSS) has expressed deep concern over the death of a Chhatra League activist while in Detective Branch (DB) custody in Faridpur and the recovery of several bodies from the Turag River in Dhaka within a span of a few days, urging authorities to conduct independent and transparent investigations into both incidents.
High Court issues rule challenging validity of provision limiting maternity leave
The High Court on Monday (June 29) issued a rule asking why legal provisions restricting maternity leave and benefits for working women should not be declared unconstitutional.
Taijul joins Shakib's elite club
Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam equalled Shakib Al Hasan's Bangladesh record for the most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket, but his milestone came on a difficult day as Zimbabwe seized control of the Harare Test.
DU proposes Tk 1,033 crore budget, allocation for research ‘zero’
Dhaka University (DU) has presented a proposed budget of BDT 1,033 crore 21 lakh 83 thousand for the upcoming 2026-27 fiscal year. However, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has made no direct financial allocation for the university's research sector, according to University Treasurer Professor Dr. M. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury.