Current Affairs
Rajshahi Jamaat leader expelled after arrest in child abuse case
Jamaat-e-Islami has expelled a local party member in Rajshahi after preliminary findings supported allegations that he sexually harassed a nine-year-old girl, party officials said on Monday (August 3).
US Pacific Fleet Commander to visit Bangladesh with 22-member delegation
Admiral Stephen Koehler, commander of the US Pacific Fleet, is set to arrive here in Dhaka on Tuesday (August 4) for a three-day visit, leading a 22-member delegation as Washington and Dhaka seek to deepen defence and maritime cooperation.
Israeli airstrikes across Gaza kill 19
At least 19 Palestinians were killed and several others injured in a series of Israeli air and drone strikes across the Gaza Strip on Sunday (August 2), according to Palestinian health officials.
BCCI appoints Subhadeep Ghosh as new fielding coach
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed Subhadeep Ghosh as the new fielding coach of the Indian men's cricket team, replacing T. Dilip, whose contract was not renewed following the expiry of his latest tenure.
'The Sopranos' star Vincent Pastore passes away
Veteran American actor Vincent Pastore, best known for his acclaimed portrayal of Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero in HBO's landmark crime drama The Sopranos, has died at the age of 80.
Extortion threat targets five hindu families in Natore
Police have launched an investigation after unidentified individuals left extortion letters at the homes of five Hindu families in Natore's Lalpur upazila, demanding money and threatening to kill family members within 24 hours if the payments were not made.
Government launches first-ever transfer system for MPO teachers
The government has introduced first formal transfer system for MPO-listed teachers serving in private schools and colleges, allowing eligible educators to move between institutions through a fully digital process under a newly approved policy.
Does airplane mode really charge your phone faster? The truth explained
Switching on Airplane Mode while charging a smartphone has long been touted as a simple trick to speed up charging. The claim has gained widespread traction across social media and tech forums, but experts say the benefit is real—just far smaller than many users believe.
Messi breaks another record, top 10bn World Cup impressions
Lionel Messi has added another record to his remarkable legacy—this time off the pitch. The Argentina captain has become the first footballer in history to generate more than 10 billion social media impressions during a single FIFA World Cup, underscoring his unmatched global appeal in the digital era.
Austria sizzles through record 40.3°C heat as drought fears intensify
Austria is grappling with one of its most severe summers on record after temperatures climbed to an unprecedented 40.3 degrees Celsius, setting a new national record for July and raising fresh concerns over drought, wildfires and mounting economic losses.