Current Affairs
PM congratulates Bangladesh team for historic series win
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has congratulated the Bangladesh cricket team for securing their first-ever ODI series victory against Australia.
Video of woman being tortured goes viral, husband and father-in-law held
A woman has been tied up and tortured in public in Dashmina upazila, Patuakhali, by her husband and father-in-law. The couple is alleged to have a history of abuse after the husband married a second woman, which has sparked outrage over a video of the assault that went viral .
DCCI calls budget positive, investment-friendly
The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has termed the proposed national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year as business and investment-friendly overall. However, the chamber noted that the budget's real success will depend on achieving high revenue targets and ensuring effective implementation of announced reforms.
College student's death shrouded in mystery
The death of a college student in Mirsarai, Chattogram, has been shrouded in mystery following a motorcycle accident on Sunday, June 7 . While initial reports indicated that 21-year-old Sriti Pal died in the crash, her family has alleged she was raped and murdered, and that the accident was staged.
Budget offers no hope of reducing living costs, creating jobs: CPB
The Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) has expressed reluctance to welcome the proposed national budget, terming it a "big hollow budget". In a statement on Thursday, June 11, the party said the budget offers no hope of reducing living costs or creating new employment; rather, it will exacerbate inequality.
Private sector credit flow at risk if bank borrowing rises in budget: CPD
The proposed budget's increased reliance on bank borrowing may create pressure on private sector credit flow, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has warned. If government borrowing from the banking sector rises, the availability of funds for the private sector could shrink, potentially disrupting investment flows.
Jubo League leader Rana hacked to death in Jashore
A local Jubo League leader was hacked and beaten to death in Chaugachha upazila, Jashore, on Thursday morning, June 11. Jewel Ahmed Rana, 40, died while undergoing treatment at Jashore General Hospital around 12:30 pm. His family has accused local BNP leaders and activists of being involved in the killing.
Bangladesh secure first ODI series win against Australia
Bangladesh have created history by securing their first-ever ODI series victory against Australia, winning the second match by five wickets under the Duckworth-Lewis method in Dhaka on Thursday, June 11. The win gives Bangladesh an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series with one game remaining.
Elderly man stranded at zero point finally reunited with family
The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has rescued an elderly man who was stranded at the zero line along the Bokshiganj border in Jamalpur following an alleged 'push-in' attempt by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF). He was later handed over to his family on Thursday, June 11.
AMTOB welcomes SIM tax reform, demands more changes
The Association of Mobile Telecom Operators of Bangladesh (AMTOB) has welcomed the government's proposal to replace the specific tax on mobile SIM cards with an ad valorem VAT based on the selling price, calling it a timely initiative. However, the organisation has also demanded several further reforms for the sustainable development of the telecommunications sector.