Current Affairs
Aedes mosquito larvae found in several houses in Gulshan
The National Task Force has conducted a special operation in the capital's Gulshan area to control dengue and destroy Aedes mosquito breeding grounds. Aedes mosquito larvae were found in three of the six houses inspected during the operation. In addition, a fine of Tk 50,000 was imposed on a restaurant after larvae were detected.
China overtakes US with rorld's fastest supercomputer
China has reclaimed the top spot in global supercomputing, overtaking the United States with the launch of the world’s fastest supercomputer, marking a significant milestone in the intensifying race for technological supremacy.
Opposition showing authoritarian tendencies: Rizvi
Prime Minister’s Adviser and BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has accused opposition parties of displaying what he described as an “authoritarian mindset” despite their frequent criticism of the government over alleged democratic shortcomings.
Court crowd sings Momtaz hit song as ex-MP appears before judge
A routine court hearing turned into an unusual scene on Wednesday (June 24) as supporters and curious onlookers broke into lines from popular folk singer and former lawmaker Momtaz Begum’s hit song “Bukta Faita Jay” after spotting her at a Dhaka court.
Government introduces pension management system
The government has launched the Online Pension Tracking and Management System (OPTMS) to pilot it initially at the Ministry of Public Administration for regular pension cases of in-service employees, said a finance ministry official.
BNP terms exit of Jamaat-backed law officers a ‘political stunt’
BNP has described the simultaneous resignation of 18 Jamaat-e-Islami-backed law officers from the Attorney General's Office as a “political stunt”.
Jubo League leader dies in jail a day after arrest, family alleges 'murder'
A Jubo League leader named Nurul Alam died 'after falling ill' in Chattogram Central Jail. He died on Wednesday morning just a day after his arrest. His family has alleged murder in the incident and demanded a proper investigation.
BGB foils attempt to push 9 people into Bangladesh
India’s Border Security Force (BSF) has attempted to push a total of nine people — including women, and children — into Bangladesh through the Sapahar border in Naogaon.
US Congress passes symbolic resolution for end to Trump's war with Iran
The US Senate passed a largely symbolic resolution Tuesday calling for an end to President Donald Trump's war with Iran, delivering a fresh rebuke to the White House as it tries to negotiate a lasting settlement with Tehran.