Current Affairs
Ahsan Habib appointed new NBR chairman
The government has appointed Ahsan Habib as the new chairman of the National Board of Revenue (NBR), replacing the previous leadership at the country's apex tax authority.
HRSS calls for impartial probe into Faridpur custodial death, Turag body recoveries
Human Rights Support Society (HRSS) has expressed deep concern over the death of a Chhatra League activist while in Detective Branch (DB) custody in Faridpur and the recovery of several bodies from the Turag River in Dhaka within a span of a few days, urging authorities to conduct independent and transparent investigations into both incidents.
High Court issues rule challenging validity of provision limiting maternity leave
The High Court on Monday (June 29) issued a rule asking why legal provisions restricting maternity leave and benefits for working women should not be declared unconstitutional.
Taijul joins Shakib's elite club
Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam equalled Shakib Al Hasan's Bangladesh record for the most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket, but his milestone came on a difficult day as Zimbabwe seized control of the Harare Test.
DU proposes Tk 1,033 crore budget, allocation for research ‘zero’
Dhaka University (DU) has presented a proposed budget of BDT 1,033 crore 21 lakh 83 thousand for the upcoming 2026-27 fiscal year. However, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has made no direct financial allocation for the university's research sector, according to University Treasurer Professor Dr. M. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury.
Former BSS MD Mahbub Morshed did not appear at the ACC's summons
Former Managing Director (MD) and Chief Editor of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) Mahbub Morshed did not appear at the Anti-Corruption Commission's (ACC) summons for questioning on various irregularities and corruption charges. Apart from not appearing before the commission at the scheduled time, he did not request any time. Meanwhile, the ACC said that several other current and former BSS officials will be questioned in phases on the same charges.
Karnaphuli Tunnel expenditures double its revenue: Minister
The monthly expenditure on the operation and maintenance of the Karnaphuli Tunnel is almost double the revenue received from tolls, said Road Transport, Bridges and Railways Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam.
5 killed in shooting in Germany
Five people have been killed in a shooting at a youth welfare facility in the northern German town of Stade. Two individuals have been arrested, including the primary suspect behind the attack, a police spokesperson told the BBC.
Apple lobbies US Govt for permission to buy chips from banned Chinese firm
In a bid to counter the soaring prices of memory chips in the global market, tech giant Apple is seeking permission to purchase chips from a sanctioned Chinese firm. The company has reportedly begun lobbying the United States government for a special license to secure this alternative supply chain.
Youth stabbed to death in Cumilla 2 detained
A young man was stabbed to death in the Chauddagram upazila of Cumilla. Police have detained two individuals, including a teenage girl, in connection with the incident.