Current Affairs
US claims destruction of 17 Iranian warships, including submarine
The United States has claimed it destroyed 17 Iranian warships, including a submarine, during a continuous four-day military operation across the Arabian Sea, Strait of Hormuz, and the Gulf of Oman.
Trade deal with US not final, scope for revision: Commerce Minister
The bilateral trade agreement signed between Bangladesh and the US is not final; there is room for amendment, addition or subtraction if necessary, Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said. He said that some clauses of the agreement may be helpful in strengthening the trade relations between the two countries in the future.
Iran launches missile strikes on US destroyer in Indian Ocean: IRGC
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reportedly launched a missile attack on a US destroyer deployed in the Indian Ocean early Wednesday (March 4), according to a statement from the IRGC.
South Africa, New Zealand face off in Semi-Final today
The electric Eden Gardens roars as South Africa and New Zealand collide in the first semi‑final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 tonight (7 PM IST).
Khamenei’s death will not automatically topple Iran’s regime: Farah Pahlavi
Farah Pahlavi, widow of Iran’s last Shah and mother of Reza Pahlavi, said the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, though “historically significant,” will not automatically bring down Iran’s ruling system.
Over 1,000 civilians killed in Iran: HRANA
More than 1,000 civilians have been killed in Iran since February 28 amid a reported joint US-Israel military operation, according to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA).
Second day of Eid advance train ticket sales begins
Advance ticket sales for train travel ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr entered their second day on Wednesday (March 4).
Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran’s new supreme leader
Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has been selected as the country’s new Supreme Leader, reports Iran International.
Drug-resistant ‘superbug’ fungus spreading in Dhaka ICUs: icddr,b study
A drug-resistant fungus, 'Candida auris', is spreading rapidly in intensive care units (ICUs) across hospitals in Dhaka, according to new research conducted by icddr,b.
Vegetable vendor beaten to death in Patuakhali
A vegetable vendor has died following an alleged mob beating led by a local Jubo Dal leader in Kalapara upazila of Patuakhali.