Current Affairs
Information Minister mourns artist Mustafa Monowar's death
Information and Broadcasting Minister Jahir Uddin Swapan has expressed deep grief over the death of Ekushey Padak-winning artist, puppeteer and cultural personality Mustafa Monowar.
Storms likely in 12 districts by evening, river ports asked to hoist warning signal
Storms with gusty winds of up to 60 kilometres per hour and thundershowers are likely in 12 districts of the country by evening, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department has said.
Pakistan airstrikes in Afghanistan kill 35 civilians, claims Taliban
Pakistan's airstrikes in eastern border areas of Afghanistan have sparked fresh tensions between the two countries. Pakistan claims the operation targeted militant hideouts, killing 29 terrorists. However, Afghanistan's ruling Taliban government has said at least 35 civilians, including women, children and the elderly, were killed and over 100 injured in the strikes.
Three earthquakes strike near Bangladesh within less than an hour
Three mild earthquakes struck areas near Bangladesh's eastern and northern borders within less than an hour early Monday (June 29). The tremors originated in India's Manipur, the Arunachal Pradesh–Bhutan border, and Meghalaya, adjacent to Sunamganj, between 4:00 am and 5:00 am.
DU no longer safe for women, allege female students
Dhaka University is no longer women-friendly, said Sanjana Chowdhury Ratri, Vice-President of the Sufia Kamal Hall parliament.
Teesta barrage master plan to be implemented at any cost: PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has expressed a firm commitment to implement the 'Teesta Barrage Master Plan' as a national priority to address the long-standing demand of the people in the northern region and resolve the water crisis.
Family devastated as two brothers die on the same day in Hajiganj
A heartbreaking situation has unfolded in Hajiganj, Chandpur, where two brothers died on the same day. The elder brother was buried in the morning, and the younger brother passed away that night. The family has been left shattered by the loss of both siblings within hours, casting a pall of deep grief over the area.
Four bodies recovered from Turag river: What we know so far
On June 22, police conducted an operation at the Turag river's trawler ghat in Ashulia, Dhaka, targeting leaders and activists of the banned Awami League who had arrived on a trawler. According to family members and eyewitnesses, several people jumped into the river to flee during the police chase. In the days that followed, four bodies were recovered from various locations along the river. The police narrative and the accounts of witnesses and family members present conflicting versions of the incident.
Former minister Dipu Moni hospitalised after falling ill in jail
Former minister and Awami League Joint General Secretary Dipu Moni, 64, was taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital after falling ill while in Munshiganj jail.
Gold price drops by Tk 3,266 per bhori
The Bangladesh Jewelers Association (BAJUS) has announced a reduction in gold prices, with a maximum cut of Tk 3,266 per bhori including VAT. The new prices came into effect from 10:00 am on Monday, June 29.