Current Affairs
Shadik Kayem steps down from Chhatrashibir post
Shadik Kayem, Vice President of Dhaka University Central Students' Union, has stepped down from his position as International Affairs Secretary of Bangladesh Islami Chhatrashibir.
Trawler capsize in Kutubdia: Bodies of four fishermen recovered
The bodies of four fishermen have been recovered after a trawler capsized in the deep sea off Kutubdia in Cox's Bazar, while one fisherman remains missing.
Object thrown near PM's vehicle in Madaripur, investigation underway
A stone-like object was seen falling in front of a vehicle in Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's security convoy during his Barishal visit on Monday morning, July 13. The incident occurred around 8:30 am on the Dhaka-Barishal highway in the Sadhur Bridge bus stand area of Madaripur. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media, and police are investigating whether it was accidental or intentional.
Michael crosses $1 billion, makes box office history
The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' has crossed $1 billion at the global box office, making it the first biopic in history to achieve the milestone. The film has earned $371.8 million in North America and $629.8 million internationally, bringing its total to $1.001 billion.
Chhatra Dal, 2 other student organisations demand HSC exams be postponed
Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, Jatiya Chhatra Shakti and Bangladesh Chhatra Federation have demanded the temporary postponement of ongoing HSC and equivalent exams due to continuous rain, flash floods and the disaster situation across the country.
Parliament passes bill allowing death penalty for online drug trafficking
Parliament has passed the Narcotics Control (Amendment) Bill, 2026, allowing the death penalty as the maximum punishment for online drug trafficking, supply, advertising, brokering or transactions. Under the new bill, physical recovery of drugs from the accused will not be mandatory for conviction in such cybercrimes.
New guidelines coming to regulate battery-run vehicles: Minister
The government is formulating specific guidelines to regulate and manage battery-run vehicles across the country, including Dhaka, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Rabul Alam has said. He clarified that the government has no plan to ban battery-run rickshahs or easybikes, but is working on how to bring them under controlled and disciplined management.
Water leaks through Parliament mosque ceiling, buckets placed to collect it
Water is leaking through the ceiling of the mosque inside the National Parliament building, forcing the use of buckets to collect the dripping water, Chief Whip GK Gaush said on Monday during a parliament session.
Model mosque cost hike to be investigated: Home Minister
The increase in construction cost of model mosques from Tk 13 crore to Tk 21 crore will be investigated, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said.
FIFA to discuss 64-team World Cup for 2030
FIFA will hold discussions on a proposal to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams. After debuting a 48-team format at the 2026 tournament in North America, the governing body is exploring the possibility of an even larger event .