Current Affairs
Former MP Selima Ahmad Meri passes away
Selima Ahmad Meri, former Member of Parliament for the Cumilla-2 (Homna-Titas) constituency and former Vice President of the Cumilla North District Awami League, has passed away (Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilayhi Raji'un).
Narayanganj MP Mannan’s son detained over extortion charges
Khairul Islam Sajib, the senior joint convener of the District Jubo Dal and son of Azharul Islam Mannan—the BNP Member of Parliament for the Narayanganj-3 (Sonargaon-Siddhirganj) constituency and president of Sonargaon Thana BNP—has been detained by police over multiple allegations, including extortion and harassment.
PM urges expatriates to focus on serving country
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman urged Bangladeshi expatriates to move beyond a culture of placing demands and instead focus on what they can contribute to the country, calling on them to play a greater role in Bangladesh’s development and rebuilding efforts on Sunday night.
3 madrasa students killed by lightning while performing ablution in Narsingdi
Three madrasa students were killed and another was injured after being struck by lightning while performing ablution (wudu) in Monohardi upazila of Narsingdi on Sunday evening.
Uproar in Parliament over Hannan Masud’s remarks on PM
During the discussion on the proposed 2026-27 fiscal year budget, there was a ruckus in the National Parliament over the speech of National Citizens Party (NCP) MP Abdul Hannan Masud about the Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
SK demands judicial probe into youth’s death in Faridpur DB custody
The Ain O Salish Kendra (ASK) is expressing deep concern over the death of a young man named Mirza Ishtiaq Ahmed Pranto, 24, in DB custody in Faridpur. It has also demanded a judicial investigation.
Malaysia rolls out red carpet to welcome PM Tarique Rahman
A red carpet was rolled out as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived in Kuala Lumpur today on an official visit at the invitation of his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim, beginning his first overseas tour.
Sadapathar tourist center closed due to adverse effects of landslides
Sadapathar tourist center in Companiganj upazila of Sylhet has been closed indefinitely due to the adverse effects of continuous rains and landslides coming down from the upstream.
Jamaat MP's 'son of martyr' statement expunged
The statement made by Jamaat-e-Islami MP Abdul Muntakim in the National Parliament, claiming to be the 'son of a martyred freedom fighter', has been excluded from the Parliament's minutes. Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed informed this in the National Parliament session today.
PM’s Malaysia visit to open ‘new horizon’
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s ongoing official visit to Malaysia has been described as a turning point in Bangladesh–Malaysia relations, opening a “new horizon” of cooperation that extends far beyond traditional manpower and trade ties.