Current Affairs
Father remanded for 3 days for killing 7-month-old daughter in Uttara
A court has granted a three-day remand for the father, Kabir Islam, in a case filed over the murder of his seven-month-old daughter, Rafa Moni, by throwing her to the ground in Dhaka's Uttara. The order was issued following a police petition seeking to uncover new information during the investigation.
Defamation case filed against actor Dipjol by his cousin
A defamation case has been filed against Dhaka film actor Monwar Hossain Dipjol by his cousin Azizur Rahman Tiger, Managing Director of A-One Trading Bangladesh.
Government withdraws police escorts for 18 ministers to cut costs, save fuel
The government has withdrawn special movement escorts provided by police for 18 ministers, citing state expenditure cuts, fuel savings and the existing shortage of manpower and vehicles in the police force. The decision has already been implemented by Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP).
No quick fix for energy crisis, imports limited by infrastructure: Commerce Minister
Commerce Minister Khondkar Abdul Muktadir has said there is no possibility of a quick solution to the country's ongoing energy crisis. However, he said the government is working on the issue with utmost priority.
Ministry to evict illegal structures, makeshift prayer space from Suhrawardy Udyan
The Ministry of Housing and Public Works has decided to conduct an operation to evict all illegal structures, including a makeshift prayer space created under a tarpaulin shelter inside the capital's Suhrawardy Udyan. The operation began after noon on Sunday (July 26).
Newlyweds, child killed in gas explosion just a month into their new life in Dhaka
A newlywed couple and their eight-year-old niece have died from burn injuries sustained in a gas explosion caused by a gas line leak at their rented home in North Badda, Dhaka. The deaths occurred over three days while they were undergoing treatment at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery.
Rajib Shah's purported 'floating mosque' evicted from Suhrawardy Udyan
Authorities have evicted a structure dubbed the 'floating mosque' of Rajib Shah, which had been built in the capital's Suhrawardy Udyan and had generated discussion on social media.
Decision not to play World Cup in India was political: Miraz in Revsports interview
Bangladesh ODI captain Mehedi Hasan Miraz has described the decision not to participate in the T20 World Cup held in India as "political." He said the cricketers were ready to play in the World Cup and had no objection to going to India.
Kona embarks on three-month concert tour across 16 US cities
Popular singer Dilshad Nahar Kona has embarked on a lengthy concert tour across the United States. Spanning nearly three months, the tour will see her perform in 16 cities across the country. It is understood to be one of the longest music tours by a Bangladeshi artist abroad.
Iran claims over 200 US troops killed in 15-day war
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that more than 200 US soldiers were killed during 15 days of conflict with the United States. The organisation also alleged that the Pentagon is concealing the actual casualty figures. However, no official response has been received from the United States regarding the claim, and the information could not be independently verified.