Current Affairs
US deploys weapons in space, China-Russia call to stop ‘war preparations’
China has called on Washington to stop ‘war preparations’ in space after the US Space Force confirmed the deployment of weapons in orbit for the first time.
Three hand bombs explode at two places of Dhaka University
Three hand bombs have exploded at two places of Dhaka University — two in front of Jagannath Hall and one on the road adjacent to the metro rail station beside TSC.
‘You get out from this room’, law minister tells Civil Surgeon
Law Minister Md. Asaduzzaman has expressed anger at Bagerhat district Civil Surgeon ASM Md. Mahbubul Alam for his mobile phone ringing and him talking on it multiple times during an exchange of views meeting. At one stage, the minister asked him to leave the meeting room.
Secret meeting of US, Israel and Arab military chiefs on Iran
The military chiefs of the United States, Israel and several Arab countries have met in a secret meeting in Germany amid the ongoing war with Iran and regional tensions. Citing two Israeli officials, US media outlet Axios has reported that the meeting was organized by US Central Command (Centcom) commander Admiral Brad Cooper. However, no formal announcement was made in advance by any country regarding the meeting.
UN calls for urgent steps to control AI
The United Nations (UN) has called for urgent global steps to bring the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) under control. However, it has been noted that the United States and China are largely underestimating the growing concerns over AI. In particular, US President Donald Trump has rejected the need to impose excessive controls or ‘guardrails’ on AI.
Not love, opportunity to hug handsome men available for Tk 900
Young women in China are taking hugs for a few minutes from muscular, calm and caring men in exchange for money to get some relief from mental stress, loneliness or the fatigue of the whole day. A rather unusual trend has recently emerged there.
Another ailing prison inmate dies at DMCH
Nur Alam Monir, 45, a convict who fell ill at Keraniganj Central Jail in Dhaka, has died while under treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH).
HC directs closure of unregistered portals, rumour-spreading pages
The High Court (HC) has directed action against unregistered online news portals operating in the country and pages involved in spreading rumours, false and misleading information on social media.
Foreign state minister visits actress Badhon’s home
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir has visited the home of actress Azmeri Haque Badhon, who returned home after being attacked in Italy, to inquire about her and her family members on Tuesday. Badhon herself informed that the state minister had gone to her home on behalf of the prime minister.
India had extended two separate invitations to Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman: Jaiswal
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said the country had extended two separate invitations to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. One was for a bilateral visit and the other was to participate in the BRICS summit as the chairman of BIMESTEC.