Current Affairs
High-level meeting reviews plan to modernise Parliament's sound system
A high-level meeting was held to review plans for replacing the Jatiya Sangsad's existing sound system with a modern, technology-driven audio system aimed at improving the quality and efficiency of parliamentary proceedings.
Five climbers die after severe weather traps expedition on Russia's Mount Elbrus
Five foreign climbers have been found dead on Mount Elbrus, Russia's highest mountain and Europe's tallest peak, after severe weather struck during their ascent.
Bodies of two homeless women recovered from Dhaka Medical compound
Police have recovered the bodies of two unidentified women from the premises of Dhaka Medical College (Dhaka Medical) Hospital in the capital.
Seven everyday habits silently putting your heart at risk
Heart disease does not always begin with chest pain or sudden breathlessness. Health experts warn that some of the biggest threats to heart health develop quietly over the years, driven by seemingly harmless daily habits.
Formal charges filed against Sheikh Hasina, 40 others over 2013 Shapla Square killings
The prosecution has submitted formal charges to the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and 40 others in a crimes against humanity case over the May 5, 2013 Shapla Square crackdown on a Hefazat-e-Islam rally.
Prof Dr Md Akhtar Hossain appointed chairman of Accreditation Council
The government has appointed Prof Dr Md Akhtar Hossain Khan, vice-chancellor of the State University of Bangladesh, as the new chairman of the Bangladesh Accreditation Council (BAC) for a four-year term.
Fatikchhari partially paralysed as 48-hour hartal enters second day
Normal life remained disrupted across northern Fatikchhari on Monday (July 27) as the second day of a 48-hour hartal, demanding a "logical location" for the headquarters of the newly formed Fatikchhari North Upazila, got underway.
Macron convenes emergency meeting as France battles worst wildfire since World War II
French President Emmanuel Macron has called an emergency meeting for Monday (July 27) as a massive wildfire continues to spread across southwestern France, with authorities racing to contain what is being described as the country's worst wildfire since World War II.
I will salute freedom fighters whenever I wish: Ishraque responds to salute controversy
Liberation War Affairs State Minister Ishraque Hossain has defended his decision to salute at the National Martyrs' Memorial, saying he will continue to salute martyred heroes and freedom fighters whenever he feels it is appropriate, amid criticism on social media.
Actress Snigdha Chowdhury files police case over physical abuse
Model and actress Snigdha Chowdhury has filed a case alleging she was physically assaulted after being lured to a hospital under the pretext of signing an advertising contract.