Current Affairs
48 teams, 104 matches: 2026 World Cup set to shatter multiple records
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the largest and most extravagant tournament in football history, with excitement and discussion already building worldwide. The tournament will be hosted by three countries—the United States, Canada and Mexico—making it a unique and unprecedented event. For the first time, 48 teams will participate, expanding the competition's scope and increasing the number of matches to 104.
US embassy to complete immigrant visa process within 2 days
The US embassy in Dhaka has announced that it will expedite the immigrant visa process. All immigrant visa categories will be processed within just two days.
PM's press wing to hold press conference on Monday
A press conference has been organized by the initiative of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's press wing on Monday (June 1).
Jamaat extorting money in the name of Hadia, Yant: Rizvi
Jamaat-e-Islami is extorting money in the name of Hadia and Yant (voluntary donations), Prime Minister's Political Adviser and BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has alleged.
Ukrainian losses exceed 1,320 troops over past day
The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost around 1,320 servicemen over the past 24 hours as a result of actions by Russian battlegroups in the special military operation zone, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.
OC removed over ‘police job is a kind of business’ comment
After the statement ‘Police job is one kind of business’ went viral on social media, Netrokona’s Kalmakanda Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md. Abul Hashem has been withdrawn. In addition, a three-member investigation committee has been formed in the incident.
NCP central leader beaten, handed over to police
Local people have beaten up and handed over NCP central organizer Anwar Hossain, 38, to police station on charges of making various objectionable comments, including 'threats to death', against Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, the Home Minister and the Water Resources Minister.
Two more die from measles in 24 hours, 1377 new cases
Two more people have died from confirmed measles and measles-like symptoms across the country in the last 24 hours, according to the latest report from the Directorate General of Health Services on Sunday, May 31.
MSF report: 32 killed, 71 injured in mob violence in May
The Foundation for Human Rights Culture has expressed concern over the country's human rights situation in its analytical report on the human rights situation in April and May 2026. The report said various challenges still exist in establishing the rule of law and protecting citizens' fundamental rights, making the human rights situation fragile.
Israel claims capture of historic Beaufort Castle as military operations expand in southern Lebanon
Israel has expanded its military operations in southern Lebanon, with its armed forces claiming to have captured the strategically significant historic Beaufort Castle. The military has also announced the start of a "large-scale" new operation in the region.