Current Affairs
Khamenei's body arrives in Iraq ahead of Najaf, Karbala funeral prayers
The body of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei arrived in Iraq on Tuesday night, where thousands are expected to attend funeral prayers in the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala on Wednesday (July 8).
China flood death toll rises to 17, thousands evacuated
The death toll from severe flooding triggered by Typhoon Maysak in southern China's Guangxi region has risen to 17, with more than 100 people injured and tens of thousands displaced, as rescue efforts continue amid persistent heavy rainfall.
Two children killed in separate landslides as heavy rain batters Chattogram
Two children were killed in separate landslides triggered by days of heavy rainfall in Chattogram on Wednesday, as authorities renewed warnings for residents to evacuate high-risk hillside areas.
Rajkummar Rao unveiled as Sourav Ganguly in first look of 'Dada' biopic
The makers of 'Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story' have unveiled the first look of the much-anticipated biopic, offering audiences their first glimpse of Rajkummar Rao as former India captain Sourav Ganguly.
EC seeks broad cooperation to ensure credible local government elections
Election Commissioner Brig. Gen. (Retd.) Abul Fazal Md. Sanaullah called for the cooperation of political parties, election observers and all stakeholders to ensure that the upcoming local government elections are free, fair and inclusive.
Chattogram–Dohazari rail line to raised by 5 feet: State Minister
The government will raise the 47-kilometre Chattogram–Dohazari railway line by nearly five feet as part of a long-term plan to protect the Chattogram–Cox's Bazar rail corridor from flooding, State Minister for Railways Habibur Rashid announced.
Jubo Dal targeted by coordinated propaganda: Monayem Munna
Jubo Dal President Abdul Monayem Munna accused sections of the media of running a "planned smear campaign" against the organisation, claiming recent reports linking the party to various incidents were false and published without proper verification.
Rights icon Irene Khan set to represent Bangladesh at UN
The government has decided to appoint renowned human rights advocate Irene Khan as Bangladesh's next Permanent Representative to the United Nations, replacing incumbent envoy Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury.
Appellate Division reserves verdict on 15th Amendment appeal for Thursday
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court concluded hearings on the appeal challenging the High Court's landmark ruling on the 15th Constitutional Amendment and the abolition of the caretaker government system, setting Thursday (July 9) for delivering its verdict.
Around 600 tourists stranded in Sajek as floodwaters cut off access
Around 600 tourists have been stranded at the Sajek Valley tourist destination after heavy rain and hill runoff submerged key sections of the only access road, disrupting traffic, local authorities said.