Current Affairs
Jamaat activists attack journalists in Dhanmondi, label them 'Awami aides'
Jamaat-e-Islami activists attacked journalists in Dhaka's Dhanmondi 32 area on Tuesday, June 23, labelling them 'Awami aides' during a briefing following a protest march.
Europe heatwave breaks records, kills 18 in France
At least 18 people have died in France as a severe heatwave sweeps across Europe, breaking temperature records in several cities on Monday, June 22. The victims include two young children left in a hot car and three elderly people who died from heat-related health issues.
Strait of Hormuz to remain under Tehran's control: Ghalibaf
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said the Strait of Hormuz will never return to its pre-war status, and that the strategic waterway will be managed under Tehran's supervision in accordance with international law.
Police on highest alert over political party's founding anniversary, Muharram: DMP
Police are on the highest alert to prevent any sabotage or untoward incidents centring the founding anniversary of a political party today, June 23, and the ongoing month of Muharram, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Additional Police Commissioner S N Nazrul Islam has said.
MV Banglar Joyjatra crosses Strait of Hormuz after 3.5 months
The Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) vessel MV Banglar Joyjatra has finally crossed the Strait of Hormuz after being stranded in the Persian Gulf for over three and a half months due to the ongoing US-Iran tensions. The vessel successfully transited the hazardous strait in the early hours of Monday, June 22, around 3:00 am.
PM arrives in China's Dalian after Malaysia visit
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has arrived in Dalian, China, after completing a two-day official visit to Malaysia.
Body of missing schoolgirl found dismembered six days after disappearance in Manikganj
Police have recovered the dismembered body of a schoolgirl six days after she went missing in Singair upazila of Manikganj.
India continues real-time flood data sharing with Bangladesh
India is continuing to provide Bangladesh with real-time flood-related hydrological data under an established bilateral cooperation framework.
TMC rebel faction announces parallel committee excluding Mamata, Abhishek
A faction within India’s Trinamool Congress (TMC) has announced a 30-member parallel organisational committee, excluding party supremo Mamata Banerjee and senior leader Abhishek Banerjee, in a move that highlights deepening internal rifts following the party’s recent electoral setbacks in West Bengal.
Chinese tourist harassment at Paharpur sparks outrage, content creator arrested
A content creator has been arrested for allegedly harassing a Chinese tourist at the historic Paharpur Buddhist Monastery in Naogaon and later sharing the video on social media, triggering widespread criticism over the treatment of foreign visitors.