Current Affairs
Not dating, not breaking up: Gen Z’s new dating trend ‘dial-toning’
You meet someone on social media, start talking regularly, develop a mutual interest and perhaps even consider a relationship. Then, suddenly, the conversation stops.
'No drugs found in dope tests of Siddhartha, Mugdha'
No traces of drugs were found in the dope tests of Siddhartha Das and Mugdha Das, the two suspects arrested over the killing of four members of a family in Rangpur, police said Monday (August 31).
Registration opens for 360-hour technical board certificate course
Online registration has opened for students enrolled in the July-September 2026 session of the 360-hour National Skills Standard Basic Certificate Course under the Bangladesh Technical Education Board (BTEB).
3 arrested with pistol over Tk 39 lakh snatch in Dhanmondi
Police have arrested three alleged members of a snatchers’ gang after Tk 39 lakh was snatched from a man carrying money withdrawn from a bank in the Dhanmondi Lake area of Dhaka.
When you become jobless, you feel you sinned before: Bapparaj
Actor Bapparaj has sparked fresh discussion with a pointed remark apparently referring to actress Sadika Parvin Popy’s recent comments about her past, acting career and religious practice.
How much more can I take from torment of auto-rickshaws: Rina Khan
Veteran actress Rina Khan has expressed frustration after her car was allegedly damaged by auto-rickshaws multiple times, saying she has had to spend heavily on repairs.
Meat sold in designated shops must carry DSCC inspection seal: Administrator
Meat sold at designated shops in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) areas must carry an official inspection seal from the city corporation’s health officials, DSCC Administrator Bir Muktijoddha Md Abdus Salam said Monday (August 31).
Madrasa student dies after falling from rooftop in Jurain
A madrasa student died after falling from the rooftop of a madrasa building in West Jurain in Dhaka.
Popy wants to spend rest of life in spiritual pursuit
National Film Award-winning actress Sadika Parvin Popy, who has remained away from acting for several years, says she wants to spend the rest of her life seeking peace, self-purification and closeness to God.
Low pressure over Bay may bring five days of rain across country
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain and thunderstorms across all eight divisions, driven by a low-pressure system over the northwest Bay of Bengal and active monsoon conditions.