Current Affairs
Speaker meets French envoy, stresses free trade agreement
Speaker of the National Parliament Hafiz Uddin Ahmed has met with French Ambassador to Bangladesh Jean-Marc Chére-Schwalle, with both sides emphasising the need for a free trade agreement between Bangladesh and the European Union.
HC orders no arrest of ex-Chief Justice Khairul Haque in new case
The High Court has directed authorities not to arrest or harass former Chief Justice A B M Khairul Haque in any new case unless he is specifically named as an accused.
'Tintin' sequel coming after 15 years
Good news for fans of the popular comic character Tintin. The sequel to the animated movie 'The Adventures of Tintin' is finally on its way. The ambitious project to bring the comic book character to the screen was originally undertaken by director Steven Spielberg and co-director Peter Jackson. Now, at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival, Peter Jackson has hinted at the release of the second instalment, revealing that the screenplay has already begun.
John Travolta receives lifetime honor at Cannes, calls it ‘greater than an Oscar’
Hollywood actor John Travolta has received the honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. The award was announced unexpectedly before the premiere of his directorial debut, 'Propeller One-Way Night Coach' on Friday night.
Bikers oppose advance income tax, memorandum to NBR
Bikers have submitted a memorandum to the National Board of Revenue (NBR) against the plan to impose advance income tax on motorcycles in the upcoming 2026-27 budget. After protesting with placards in front of the revenue building in Agargaon, a five-member delegation went inside and submitted a memorandum on Sunday morning (May 17).
Six children die from measles in 24 hours, death toll rises to 459
Six children have died from confirmed measles and measles-like symptoms in the last 24 hours. Among them, one died from confirmed measles, while the other five died from symptoms, according to the latest information from the Directorate General of Health Services.
Iran leave out star striker Sardar Azmoun from preliminary World Cup Squad
Iran have omitted veteran striker Sardar Azmoun from their preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Van driver killed after being hit by battery-run rickshaw in Dhaka
A van driver was killed after being struck by a battery-run rickshaw in the Shyampur area of Dhaka.
Ex-BRUR Vice-Chancellor sent to jail in Abu Sayed murder case
The International Crimes Tribunal has sent former Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) Vice-Chancellor Hasibur Rashid to jail after his arrest in a crimes against humanity case linked to the killing of Abu Sayed.
JU students lock admin building as rape attempt suspect remains unarrested
Students of Jahangirnagar University have locked the administrative building as the accused in the attempted rape of a female student remains unarrested. The students hung a padlock on the main gate of the administrative building around 10:30 am on Sunday, May 17.