Current Affairs
President calls for building justice-based society on Prophet’s ideals
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called for following the ideals of peace, justice, tolerance and humanity of the Great Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) on the occasion of holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi (PBUH). He urged everyone to come forward to establish a justice-based society and state founded on equality, harmony and humanity by shunning hatred, enmity, division and injustice.
Human rights violations in Myanmar at extreme level: UN
The human rights situation in Myanmar has hit a new low. The United Nations has said that alongside widespread repression by the country's military and the Arakan Army, a conflict-driven economy built around illegal rare earth mineral extraction is further compounding the suffering of civilians, reports Reuters news agency.
‘My son is left, you look after him’, businessman’s body found after phone call
Harun Ar Rashid Khalek, 38, a businessman of Kumarkhali in Kushtia, has allegedly committed suicide due to debt pressure and business losses. Before his death he phoned his younger brother asking him to look after his son. His body was later recovered from a local mango orchard.
3 more dengue deaths, 907 hospitalised in 24 hours
Three more deaths from dengue were reported in the country over the past 24 hours, while 907 more patients were hospitalised with the mosquito-borne disease.
Why does others' lives seem happier? What 'Social Comparison Theory' says
Standing in front of the mirror, we see ourselves as ordinary. Yet the neighbour's new car or a colleague's recent promotion seems extraordinary. This feeling is not unique to any one person. Psychology suggests that we spend about 10 to 12 percent of our daily thoughts comparing ourselves to others. This tendency to compare is a fundamental part of human psychology—not a product of modern life's anxieties, but rather an ancient instinct deeply rooted in human nature.
President's Thakurgaon visit postponed
The visit of newly elected President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir to his home district Thakurgaon has been postponed. He was scheduled to visit Thakurgaon on August 30 and 31 for a two-day tour.
Pacer Khaled Ahmed gets call from county side Kent
Bangladesh pacer Syed Khaled Ahmed has been presented with an opportunity to play in English county cricket. County side Kent have shown interest in taking him on board as a replacement for Shoriful Islam.
Two brothers clash over father's grave, mother forced out of home
An elderly mother has been forced out of her home following a clash between her two sons over their father's burial plot in Keshabpur, Jashore. Before she could even overcome the grief of losing her husband, Nurjahan Begum was compelled to leave her home and has now taken shelter at her daughter's house.
Real Madrid again the world's most valuable club, know who are in the top 10
Even if they do not always win trophies on the pitch, Real Madrid seem to be playing in a different league in the business race. The club's brand value has increased by 25 percent in one year to €2.40 billion ($2.766 billion). Finishing second in La Liga or going two consecutive seasons without a domestic title has not had much impact here. According to the 2026 updated report by international brand valuation firm 'Brand Finance', Real Madrid have retained the crown of the world's most valuable football club brand for the third consecutive year.
Clashes between transport workers and police in Chattogram, two roads blocked
Clashes and chases between transport workers and police took place in Chattogram over elections to the Inter-District Road Transport Workers' Union. Four police personnel, including the Officer-in-Charge of Halishahar Police Station, and several workers were injured. Following the clashes, workers blocked roads and held protests in the Kadamtali and Alankar areas of the city.