Current Affairs
Primary scholarship results out, 79,246 students awarded
The government has published the results of the Primary Scholarship Examination-2025, with a total of 79,246 students securing scholarships nationwide. Of them, 32,965 received Talent Pool scholarships, while 46,281 were awarded General scholarships.
PM Tarique Rahman mourns death of Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the death of former Acting President, former Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad, Language Movement veteran and BNP Standing Committee member Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar.
Rain to persist across country for five more days
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has extended its rainfall outlook, forecasting that active monsoon conditions will continue to trigger widespread showers and thunderstorms across the country over the next five days, with heavy rainfall expected in several divisions.
Youth killed after being hit by train while heading to job-interview in Dhaka
A young man was killed after being struck by a train while crossing railway tracks in Dhaka's Kuril Bishwaroad area on Sunday morning (July 12) as he was on his way to a job interview.
Rain, gridlock and waterlogging: Essential commuting tips for Dhaka office workers
Relentless monsoon rain has once again brought Dhaka to a standstill, with waterlogged roads, crippling traffic congestion and disrupted daily life. From knee-deep water to hours-long commutes, millions of office workers continue to brave the elements to reach their workplaces. While the weather may be beyond anyone's control, a few practical precautions can make the daily commute safer, drier and far less stressful.
Tourist's body recovered from Nikli Haor two days after drowning
The body of a tourist who went missing while swimming in the waters of Nikli Haor in Kishoreganj has been recovered two days after the incident, authorities said on Sunday (July 12).
Ferry U-turn for MP Hannan Masud leaves passengers stranded, angry
A ferry carrying passengers and vehicles was turned back mid-river in Hatiya to pick up local lawmaker Abdul Hannan Masud, sparking anger among passengers and widespread criticism over the incident.
Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar to be laid to rest at Parliament Complex
Former Speaker of Parliament and BNP Standing Committee member Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar will be laid to rest with full state honours at the Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament) Complex in Dhaka.
Dhaka grinds to a halt as relentless rain pounds city
Relentless rain that began late Saturday night showed no sign of easing Sunday, submerging major roads across the capital, paralysing traffic on the first working day of the week, and forcing several schools to postpone ongoing examinations amid the worst waterlogging of the season.
Can the state return my lost honour?: Pori Moni breaks silence
Actor Pori Moni has publicly challenged the state to answer for her 2021 arrest, calling the RAB raid on her Banani residence "completely illegal" and questioning whether her lost dignity can ever be restored, in a lengthy Facebook post that broke years of relative public silence on the episode.