Current Affairs
3 madrasa students killed by lightning while performing ablution in Narsingdi
Three madrasa students were killed and another was injured after being struck by lightning while performing ablution (wudu) in Monohardi upazila of Narsingdi on Sunday evening.
Uproar in Parliament over Hannan Masud’s remarks on PM
During the discussion on the proposed 2026-27 fiscal year budget, there was a ruckus in the National Parliament over the speech of National Citizens Party (NCP) MP Abdul Hannan Masud about the Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
SK demands judicial probe into youth’s death in Faridpur DB custody
The Ain O Salish Kendra (ASK) is expressing deep concern over the death of a young man named Mirza Ishtiaq Ahmed Pranto, 24, in DB custody in Faridpur. It has also demanded a judicial investigation.
Malaysia rolls out red carpet to welcome PM Tarique Rahman
A red carpet was rolled out as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived in Kuala Lumpur today on an official visit at the invitation of his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim, beginning his first overseas tour.
Sadapathar tourist center closed due to adverse effects of landslides
Sadapathar tourist center in Companiganj upazila of Sylhet has been closed indefinitely due to the adverse effects of continuous rains and landslides coming down from the upstream.
Jamaat MP's 'son of martyr' statement expunged
The statement made by Jamaat-e-Islami MP Abdul Muntakim in the National Parliament, claiming to be the 'son of a martyred freedom fighter', has been excluded from the Parliament's minutes. Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed informed this in the National Parliament session today.
PM’s Malaysia visit to open ‘new horizon’
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s ongoing official visit to Malaysia has been described as a turning point in Bangladesh–Malaysia relations, opening a “new horizon” of cooperation that extends far beyond traditional manpower and trade ties.
PM reaches Kuala Lampur on two-day official visit
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived at Kuala Lampur International Airport here at 8.45pm local time Today on a two-day official visit. A special flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, carrying the Prime Minister and his entourage, departed Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka at 2.45 pm (BST), Prime Minister's Additional Press Secretary Atiqur Rahman Rumon told BSS.
Seminar held on criminal sentencing framework
A seminar on examining the feasibility of enacting a law for determining the quantum of punishment in criminal offences was held in the capital today. Organised by the Law Commission of Bangladesh, the seminar was held at the commission's auditorium.
Heavy rainfall causes huge suffering to city dwellers
After the intense heat and sweltering weather throughout the day, the afternoon rain has finally brought some relief to the capital. On Sunday (June 21), the sky suddenly became covered with clouds around 4:30 pm. Then, the rain started with gusty winds, which spread to different areas of the capital.