Current Affairs
Trump receives grand red-carpet welcome after arriving in Beijing
Beijing rolled out a grand red-carpet welcome for US President Donald Trump as he arrived in China on Wednesday evening (May 13), marking the first visit by a sitting American president to the country in nearly a decade.
Proposal to move SSC to January, HSC to June
A proposal to reschedule Bangladesh’s public examinations by holding SSC exams in January and HSC exams in June has gained support from students, parents and education stakeholders, diverging from the education minister’s earlier suggestion of conducting both examinations in December.
20 trafficked Bangladeshi children return home after serving jail terms in India
Twenty Bangladeshi children trafficked to India have finally returned home after serving jail terms and spending months in shelter homes across West Bengal.
Seba Prokashoni suspends all operations amid corruption, irregularities
Seba Prokashoni, one of Bangladesh’s most iconic publishing houses, has temporarily suspended all of its operations following allegations of internal irregularities and corruption.
Natore teen football sensation Aleya scores hat-trick in all three matches
From a remote farming village in Natore’s Lalpur upazila to becoming the brightest name in district-level women’s football — schoolgirl Aleya Khatun has captured attention with a stunning run of performances in the 'Notun Kuri Sports-2026' talent hunt tournament.
PM directs authorities to ensure rights, services for disabled people
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the authorities concerned to take effective measures to protect the rights of persons with disabilities and ensure their access to essential services, stressing the need to build a more inclusive and disability-friendly society.
Professionals demand trial of Yunus over child deaths due to measles
A group identifying itself as ‘Sachetan Nagorik Samaj’ has demanded the trial of former interim government Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus and former health adviser Nurjahan Begum, alleging negligence linked to child deaths from measles.
Italy-born Emilio Gay earns England Test call-up for New Zealand Series
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have named a 15-member squad for the first Test against New Zealand, with 26-year-old opener Emilio Gay emerging as the standout inclusion.
2013 hit ‘Papaoutai’ by Stromae goes viral again, wins over new generation
Belgian artist Stromae’s 2013 hit song “Papaoutai” has resurfaced on social media, going viral across platforms and sparking renewed global interest more than a decade after its release.
What type of movie to watch on a cloudy day
Cloud-covered skies, the steady rhythm of rain on glass, and a slow, quiet atmosphere often make people prefer staying indoors with a good film. But not every movie fits this mood—some stories naturally blend with the calm, nostalgic, or reflective tone of a cloudy day.