Current Affairs
Children no longer safe evev within four walls: Nipun Roy
Children in Bangladesh are no longer safe even within their own homes, BNP leader and reserved-seat Member of Parliament Nipun Roy Chowdhury said, citing a sharp rise in cyber bullying, online harassment, and the production of obscene content involving minors as technology proliferates across the country.
Gas leakages spark fire, burn 6 in capital
Six people were burnt in two separate incidents of gas leakage in Uttarkhan and Mirpur in the capital.
Man arrested for raping mentally challenged woman in Faridpur
A young man was arrested after allegedly raping a 21-year-old mentally challenged woman at his home in Boalmari upazila of Faridpur.
Mobile courts to be launched to crackdown dengue: Health Minister
The government will launch mobile court operations across the capital as part of an intensified drive against dengue, with fines to be imposed on homeowners and institutions where Aedes mosquito larvae or stagnant water are found, Health Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain said.
Heavy downpours loom as monsoon sweeps across country
The country is likely to experience several days of widespread rainfall as conditions become increasingly favourable for the advancement of the southwest monsoon, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said on Saturday (June 6).
Jubo League leader Badiuzzaman detained while preparing rally near JUST
Police have detained Badiuzzaman Badal, a former employee of Jashore University of Science and Technology (JUST) and Jubo League activist, while he was preparing to take part in a procession supporting the banned Awami League.
PM chairs meeting on World Environment Day programmes, climate action plan
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday (June 6) chaired a meeting on programmes marking World Environment Day and preparations for climate-related initiatives, including a national message campaign.
No power price hike for users consuming up to 75 units: Info Adviser
Users consuming up to 75 units of electricity will not face any price increase, according to Information and Broadcasting Adviser Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman, offering relief to low and lower-middle income households.
18km traffic gridlock paralysed Dhaka–Tangail Highway, commuters stuck
A massive 18-kilometre traffic congestion has paralysed the Dhaka–Tangail Highway, particularly along the Jamuna Bridge link road, causing severe suffering for passengers due to vehicle breakdowns and excessive traffic pressure.
Iran team clears last hurdle as US grants visas ahead of World Cup kickoff
Iran’s national football team players have received US visa approvals just days before the start of the FIFA World Cup, easing fears over their participation in the tournament amid earlier uncertainty and diplomatic complications.