Current Affairs
Indian teen arrested for killing mother, brother using ChatGPT in Massachusetts
A 17-year-old Indian-American teenager has been arrested and charged with killing his mother and 14-year-old brother at their family home in Acton, Massachusetts, with investigators saying he had recently used the internet and the AI chatbot ChatGPT to explore fictional ideas and theories about killing his family.
Messi’s comeback ends in heartbreak as Miami bow out of Leagues Cup
Lionel Messi returned to action amid personal grief, but his comeback could not prevent Inter Miami from crashing out of the Leagues Cup at the group stage after a 3-2 home defeat to Mexican side Leon.
Religious Minister Kaikobad returns home after treatment in Singapore
Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaikobad has returned to Bangladesh after completing medical treatment in Singapore.
US to pull all troops from Iraq by September 30 after 23 years
The United States will withdraw all of its remaining troops from Iraq by September 30, bringing an end to the US-led military mission in the country more than two decades after American forces invaded to topple Saddam Hussein.
Hasan’s six-for bundles out Australia for 198 in Darwin
Bangladesh seized control of the opening day of the Darwin Test as a devastating spell from Hasan Mahmud helped bowl Australia out for 198 in their first innings. The right-arm pacer claimed six wickets, while Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain provided crucial support to dismantle the hosts’ batting lineup.
High Court petition seeks suspension of presidential election schedule
A writ petition has been filed with the High Court challenging the constitutional validity of Article 70 and seeking a suspension of the schedule for the upcoming presidential election.
Unveiling of 'Green Barta'
Green Concerns Foundation is working to raise public awareness about environmental conservation and combating the impacts of climate change. As part of these efforts, a special edition of the foundation's publication, 'Green Barta', has been released on the occasion of World Environment Day.
Power surge wrecks TVs, fridges in nearly 300 Rajshahi homes
A power surge damaged televisions, refrigerators and other electronic appliances in nearly 300 homes across three neighbourhoods in Rajshahi’s Katakhali area after electricity was restored following a transformer failure.
CNG drivers block Jamalpur-Tangail Highway over gas shortage
CNG-run auto-rickshaw drivers blocked the Jamalpur-Tangail regional highway on Thursday morning (August 13), demanding an immediate restoration of normal gas supplies.
Bangladesh's pace trio stun Australia on historic Darwin return
Bangladesh's fast bowlers put on a scintillating display on the opening day of the first Test against Australia in Darwin, reducing the hosts to 157 for six inside 40 overs after Australia opted to bat first at the Marrara Stadium.