Current Affairs
Verdict awaited as Pallabi child murder suspects stand trial
Security has been heightened across the Dhaka Metropolitan Court premises, ahead of the highly anticipated verdict in the brutal rape and murder of a schoolgirl in the capital's Pallabi area on Sunday (June 7).
First budget session begins today
The first budget session of the 13th National Parliament under the current government is scheduled to commence at 3pm on Sunday (June 7). Chaired by Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, the session will feature the presentation of the national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year by Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday (June 11). Following extensive parliamentary debates, the state budget is expected to be passed on June 30.
BCB Board of Directors election commences today
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is holding its highly anticipated Board of Directors election on Sunday (June 7). Voting began at 10am at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur and will conclude at 4pm. The names of the winning directors will be officially announced following the vote counting, and the elections for the BCB President and Vice-President will also be conducted later today.
Verdict in Ramisa rape-murder case today
The verdict in the case of eight-year-old child Ramisa being raped and murdered in Pallabi, Dhaka, is today.
Asif Akbar terms arrest news 'rumour'
Turning down the claim of his arrest, Musician Asif Akbar has saud that such news which went viral on social media, is a 'rumour'.
Two Bangladeshi gymnasts win gold in Singapore
Bangladeshi gymnasts won two gold medals in individual events on the second day of the Singapore Open Gymnastics Championship on Saturday, June 6.
BNP parliamentary party vows speedy trial of Pallabi child rape-murder
The parliamentary party meeting of BNP evaluated the activities of seven ministries over the past month, emphasised job-oriented education and discussed various important national issues. The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday afternoon, June 6.
Groundbreaking study: Smart cancer drugs could replace chemotherapy
Scientists have unveiled a landmark development in oncology, with research indicating that precision-targeted drugs could eliminate cancer cells entirely without relying on conventional chemotherapy. The findings were unveiled at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) conference in Chicago, the world's premier cancer research summit, which drew nearly 40,000 specialists and showcased more than 2,700 studies spanning new medications, cutting-edge therapies, and lifestyle interventions.
Fire at Shahjalal cargo container before auction raises questions
A fire at the cargo area of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport has raised new questions, with preliminary investigations uncovering several irregularities. The container that caught fire was scheduled to be auctioned on Sunday, June 7, according to sources.
Three killed in bus-auto-rickshaw collision in Cumilla
Three people were killed in a head-on collision between a passenger bus and a battery-run autorickshaw in Sadar Dakshin upazila, Cumilla, on Saturday night, June 6. The accident occurred around 8:00 pm on the Cumilla-Noakhali regional road in the Ratanpur area.