Current Affairs
HSC exam centres to be under CCTV surveillance
The upcoming Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations will begin on July 2, with authorities introducing CCTV-based monitoring across examination centres to ensure transparency, discipline and a malpractice-free environment.
Benazir Ahmed’s arrest a historic success of police: Home Minister tells parliament
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has told parliament that the reported arrest of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed in Dubai marks a “historic success” for the Bangladesh Police in combating corruption and ensuring accountability.
College student Arpa’s fight for life: Cancer stops her dreams, not her hope
Twenty-two-year-old Arpa is currently fighting for her life against Acute Leukemia, a serious and life-threatening blood cancer. Instead of focusing on her studies and dreams of becoming self-reliant, she now spends most of her time in hospitals undergoing treatment.
Health Minister expresses dissatisfaction over hospital cleanliness lapses, orders action within 3 days
Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Mohammad Sakhawat Husain has expressed strong dissatisfaction over the unhygienic condition of Narayanganj General Hospital (Victoria Hospital), directing authorities to ensure visible improvements within three days.
Amir Hamza surrenders before court in defamation case
Kushtia-3 lawmaker Mufti Amir Hamza has surrendered before a court in connection with a defamation case filed over remarks made against Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister and BNP Standing Committee member Iqbal Hasan Mahmood Tuku.
Ex-IGP Benazir Ahmed arrested in Dubai
Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed has reportedly been arrested in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in connection with corruption cases filed in Bangladesh.
Voluntary blood donation: Save lives, benefit you too
Every drop of donated blood carries the potential to save a life. From accident victims and surgical patients to mothers facing childbirth complications and individuals battling cancer or thalassemia, thousands rely on timely blood transfusions every day. As the world observes World Blood Donor Day on June 14, health experts are once again highlighting the life-saving importance of voluntary blood donation—not only for recipients, but also for donors themselves.
Islami Bank receives Tk 2,500cr sepecial support from Bangladesh Bank
Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC has received a special liquidity support of Tk 2,500 crore from Bangladesh Bank to address its ongoing cash-flow pressures amid increased withdrawal of deposits, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Jaya Ahsan’s ‘Aajo Ardhangini’ set for July release
Following the critical and commercial success of the acclaimed Bengali family drama Ardhangini, its much-anticipated sequel, Aajo Ardhangini, is set to hit theatres across West Bengal on July 10, director Kaushik Ganguly has confirmed.
