Current Affairs
Asif Akbar terms arrest news 'rumour'
Turning down the claim of his arrest, Musician Asif Akbar has saud that such news which went viral on social media, is a 'rumour'.
Two Bangladeshi gymnasts win gold in Singapore
Bangladeshi gymnasts won two gold medals in individual events on the second day of the Singapore Open Gymnastics Championship on Saturday, June 6.
BNP parliamentary party vows speedy trial of Pallabi child rape-murder
The parliamentary party meeting of BNP evaluated the activities of seven ministries over the past month, emphasised job-oriented education and discussed various important national issues. The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday afternoon, June 6.
Groundbreaking study: Smart cancer drugs could replace chemotherapy
Scientists have unveiled a landmark development in oncology, with research indicating that precision-targeted drugs could eliminate cancer cells entirely without relying on conventional chemotherapy. The findings were unveiled at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) conference in Chicago, the world's premier cancer research summit, which drew nearly 40,000 specialists and showcased more than 2,700 studies spanning new medications, cutting-edge therapies, and lifestyle interventions.
Fire at Shahjalal cargo container before auction raises questions
A fire at the cargo area of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport has raised new questions, with preliminary investigations uncovering several irregularities. The container that caught fire was scheduled to be auctioned on Sunday, June 7, according to sources.
Three killed in bus-auto-rickshaw collision in Cumilla
Three people were killed in a head-on collision between a passenger bus and a battery-run autorickshaw in Sadar Dakshin upazila, Cumilla, on Saturday night, June 6. The accident occurred around 8:00 pm on the Cumilla-Noakhali regional road in the Ratanpur area.
Raul Castro appears in public for first time since US charges
Former Cuban president Raul Castro appeared in public for the first time since the United States filed murder charges against him. The 95-year-old veteran leader attended an event at the Ministry of Interior in Havana on Friday, June 5.
Two Ad-Din Hospital staff sacked over clash with journalists
Ad-Din Medical College Hospital authorities have temporarily relieved two staff members following an unfortunate incident involving journalists who had arrived at the hospital over the death of six newborns.
BSF push-in attempts at 6 border points foiled by BGB
The Indian Border Security Force has been attempting to illegally push people into Bangladesh at various border points. From Thursday, June 4, to Saturday, June 6, the BSF tried to push over a hundred people, including women and children, through at least six border points. All attempts have been foiled by the Border Guard Bangladesh's tough stance, intensified patrols and local resistance.
Jahangirnagar University pro-VCs relieved, replacements named
The government has made significant changes to the administration and education wings of Jahangirnagar University by relieving the existing two pro-vice-chancellors and appointing two new ones. Dr Md Shamsul Alam and Dr Muhammad Nazbul Islam have been given the new responsibilities.