Current Affairs
Three science and technology universities get new VCs
The government has appointed new vice-chancellors to three science and technology universities — Patuakhali University of Science and Technology, Pirojpur University of Science and Technology and Lakshmipur University of Science and Technology.
Former MP Anar murder accused Shimul gets HC bail
The High Court has granted bail to Shimul Bhuiyan, an accused in the abduction and murder case of former Awami League MP Anwarul Azim Anar in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
One killed in fight between patients in Pabna mental hospital
A patient has died following a clash between two patients at Pabna Mental Hospital, with another injured in the incident, hospital director Shafkat Wahid confirmed on Monday afternoon, June 8.
BGB-BSF director general-level meeting begins in Delhi
The 57th director general-level meeting between the Border Guard Bangladesh and the Indian Border Security Force began in New Delhi on Monday, June 8. The four-day conference, which will continue until June 11, will discuss a range of critical issues including border killings, pushbacks, infiltration, drug and arms smuggling, trafficking and border security.
Rakesh Roshan denies Tk 640-crore budget rumors for 'Krrish 4'
Veteran filmmaker Rakesh Roshan has firmly shut down ongoing speculation regarding the budget and production delays of the highly anticipated superhero sequel, Krrish 4, calling rumors of a financial dispute "nonsense."
Trainee SI dies of illness at Sarda Police Academy
A sub-inspector (SI) named Jiban Rahman, 45, has died of illness during training at the Bangladesh Police Academy in Sardah, Rajshahi. He fell ill while running as part of his training on Monday afternoon (June 8). Jiban Rahman joined the Bangladesh Police in 2006.
WhatsApp says spyware maker NSO Group still targeting its users
Meta has escalated its long-running legal battle against Israeli cyber-intelligence firm NSO Group, requesting a federal court to hold the spyware maker in contempt for allegedly continuing to target WhatsApp users in direct violation of a permanent injunction.
Father shot dead in front of son in Pabna
Unidentified assailants shot and killed Hossain Ali, 53, in front of his madrasa-going son in Pabna town on Monday evening, June 8. The incident took place around 7:30 pm in front of the Jamia Ashrafia Madrasa.
Minister orders plan to make power system safe, smart ahead of nuclear era
Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku has directed concerned authorities to prepare working papers to make the country's power transmission and distribution system safer, smarter and more modern as Bangladesh prepares to enter the nuclear power era.
Trinamool's parliamentary party splits as 20 MPs announce support for BJP
In a major political development in New Delhi, the Trinamool Congress parliamentary party has split, with 20 party MPs announcing their support for the BJP at a meeting called by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.