Current Affairs
Army deployed in seven Ctg upazilas as flash floods leave 400,000 stranded
Nearly 4,00,000 people have been stranded by flash floods triggered by days of torrential rain and runoff from upstream hills in the country's southeastern district of Chattogram, prompting the deployment of the Bangladesh Army across seven upazilas to support rescue and relief operations.
Bandarban extends tourist ban until July 15
The Bandarban district administration has extended its ban on tourist travel until July 15, citing ongoing heavy rainfall and the risk of further natural disasters.
Sylhet, Sunamganj on flood threat as heavy rain swells Rivers
Continuous heavy rainfall and upstream hill runoff have heightened flood risks across the country's northeast part, with authorities warning that Sylhet and Sunamganj could face flooding within the next 24 to 72 hours.
Media urged to follow court directives on broadcasting Hasina's statements
The government has requested all print, electronic and online news media, as well as social media platforms, to comply with the court directives regarding the broadcast or publication of statements by deposed and fugitive Sheikh Hasina.
Two-Day Intensive Workshop on Bancassurance Begins at the University of Dhaka
A two-day intensive workshop titled "Bancassurance in Bangladesh: Regulatory, Operational & Sales Readiness" has commenced at the University of Dhaka with the aim of strengthening coordination between the banking and insurance sectors, expanding customer-focused insurance services, and enhancing the professional capacity of officials involved in bancassurance operations.
BPSA condemns attack on police station
Bangladesh Police Service Association has expressed its strong condemnation and deep concern over the attack, vandalism and attack on police personnel on duty at Agailjhara Police Station in Barisal over rumors of an accused's death.
One held after girl found to be pregnant at Faridpur Govt Children’s Home
A 14-year-old girl has found to be pregnant in a government children's home (girl) under the Department of Social Services in Faridpur.
Youth Union Dhaka unit holds conference
The conference of Bangladesh Youth Union, Dhaka Metropolitan North was held at the Dr. Golam Mohiuddin Memorial Library Auditorium in Hatirjheel, Dhaka on Friday (July 10).
Indian actor Rajpal Yadav gets 3-month in jail
Delhi High Court has sentenced popular actor Rajpal Yadav to three months' imprisonment in each of seven cases related to a Rs 9-crore debt.
'If you have to be hostile, be with me, not with my plants'
‘The house is in my place, the trees as well. I have raised the trees with care like my own children. If you have to be hostile, be hostile to me. But why be hostile to trees?’