Current Affairs
Ulto Rath Yatra passed right beside powerful 'pipe bomb' in Motijheel
Police suspect that a powerful improvised explosive device (IED) found under the Motijheel Metro Rail Station in the capital was planted along the route of the Ulto Rath Yatra (Return Chariot Festival) procession of the Hindu community. The procession passed by the location on Friday evening, and in the interest of public safety, police cordoned off the area, citing a "short circuit." After the procession had moved on, the bomb disposal unit destroyed the device in a controlled explosion.
Leopard cat beaten to death in Sunamganj in front of forest official
A leopard cat was beaten to death by locals in Sunamganj's Jagannathpur municipality area, even as a forest department official was present at the scene. The incident occurred on Saturday (July 25) afternoon at the residence of the late Abdul Ahad Chowdhury in the Shilimpur area.
Two Sri Lankan fishermen rescued after 36 days adrift at sea eating raw fish
A group of fishermen from Maheshkhali upazila in Cox's Bazar have rescued two Sri Lankan fishermen who were found floating adrift in the Bay of Bengal. The rescuers claimed the two had survived for 36 days at sea by eating only raw fish.
'Borsha Mangal Utsab 1433' inaugurated at Rabindra Sarobar with dance and music
The 'Borsha Mangal Utsab 1433' has been inaugurated by the Borsha Mangal Parishad with the aim of spreading Bangladesh's thousand-year-old culture, heritage and folk traditions among the new generation, while fostering love, commitment and pride for the country's indigenous culture.
Education board issues urgent directive for HSC students who missed July 13 exams
The Inter-Education Board Exam Controller Committee has issued an urgent directive for HSC and equivalent examinees who could not sit for their examinations on July 13 due to adverse weather. Interested students must complete their registration at their respective examination centres by July 29 to participate in the re-examinations.
Salah to stay in Europe as Besiktas move imminent
Amid strong speculation of a move to Saudi Arabia, Egyptian star forward Mohamed Salah is set to choose Turkey as his next destination. After leaving Liverpool, he is very close to joining 16-time Turkish Super Lig champions Besiktas .
Pralhad Joshi appointed India's new education minister
Pralhad Joshi has been appointed as India's new Union Education Minister, following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan amid protests over the NEET medical entrance exam paper leak.
Delhi police raid Junaid's home after giving water, food to protesters
Delhi police have raided the home of a man named Mohammad Junaid for providing water and food to protesters at Jantar Mantar. They took away his father and younger brother. Police also went to his sister's home and detained members of her in-laws' family.
Foreign Minister meets Maldives President Muizzu
Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has paid a courtesy call on Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu.
Ballon d'Or race: Who are the top five contenders
With the World Cup concluded, the football world has turned its attention to the Ballon d'Or debate. History shows that in World Cup years, the biggest individual prize is largely shaped by performances in the tournament.