Current Affairs
Youth beaten to death over suspicious mugging in Narayanganj
A young man was allegedly beaten to death by a mob after being accused of mugging in Fatullah of Narayanganj.
Trump 'shocked' by massive crowds at Khamenei's funeral
US President Donald Trump says he was surprised by the massive public turnout at the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, admitting he had believed the Iranian people "hated him."
71 Malaysia-bound passengers disappear after immigration at Shahjalal Airport
A total of 71 passengers mysteriously left Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport after collecting boarding passes and clearing immigration, ultimately failing to board a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight to Malaysia, raising fresh concerns over airport security and passenger screening procedures.
JU suspends 12 students over ragging of freshers
Jahangirnagar University (JU) has temporarily suspended 12 students of its History Department over allegations of ragging first-year students under the pretext of teaching them "manners."
Thunderstorms with gusty winds likely in 9 regions by afternoon
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds in nine regions of the country by Sunday afternoon.
Bullet lodged for 55 years removed from freedom fighter's body
Mannas Ali, 75, a resident of Durgapur upazila in Netrokona, has finally found relief after a bullet fired by the Pakistani occupation forces during the 1971 Liberation War was successfully removed from his body after nearly 55 years.
University lecturer suspended over alleged plot to oust government
Assistant Professor Kalyanangshu Naha of the Fine Arts Department at Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University has been temporarily suspended by the university administration. The action follows allegations of his involvement in a plot to overthrow the government during a virtual meeting with top leaders of the banned political party, Awami League.
NCP to hold July March in all districts except Gopalganj
The National Citizen Party (NCP) has announced a month-long program titled "July Awakening to Build the Nation" to mark the second anniversary of the July mass uprising. However, the party will not be holding any programs in the Gopalganj district.
US 250th Independence Day celebrated at Parliament Building's South Plaza
With a commitment to further strengthening the long-standing friendly relations between Bangladesh and the United States, the 250th Independence Day of the United States was celebrated through a colorful cultural event at the South Plaza of the National Parliament.
PM orders speedy revival of closed state factories through private investment
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed authorities to expedite the process of reviving non-profitable and closed state-owned factories through domestic and foreign investment.