Current Affairs
GoFundMe drive for Limon-Bristy’s families raises over $140,000 in two days
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support the families of two Bangladeshi PhD students, Zamil Ahmed Limon and Nahida Sultana Bristy, who were killed in the United States.
3 police officers withdrawn from Mohammadpur Police Station in Dhaka
Three police officers have been withdrawn from Mohammadpur Police Station in the capital over allegations of involvement in unauthorised financial transactions while performing duty in plainclothes.
FIFA set to surpass Olympics in revenue from 2026 World Cup
FIFA is on course to generate record-breaking revenue from the 2026 World Cup, further widening the financial gap with the Olympic Games, according to its latest financial outlook.
Storm likely in 17 districts including Dhaka by this noon
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has warned of thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds of up to 60 kilometres per hour across 17 districts, including the capital Dhaka, on Friday (May 1).
Two journalists assaulted in Chapainawabganj
Two journalists were brutally assaulted in Chapainawabganj city and are currently undergoing treatment at hospital.
Buddha Purnima being observed nationwide today
The Buddhist community in Bangladesh is observing Buddha Purnima on Friday (May 1) with religious devotion and festive arrangements across the country.
Two Sri Lanka U-19 cricketers arrested over alleged secret filming of women
Two members of Sri Lanka’s Under-19 cricket team have been arrested on allegations of secretly filming women at a hotel in Colombo, according to media reports.
Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest from prison
Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been transferred from prison to house arrest, according to state media citing a statement from junta chief Min Aung Hlaing.
Heavy morning rain floods parts of Dhaka, causes severe waterlogging
Heavy rainfall caused widespread waterlogging across multiple areas of the capital, disrupting normal life and leaving commuters stranded in several locations.
107 officers to receive medals at upcoming Police Week
A total of 107 personnel have been nominated for prestigious service and gallantry awards as part of this year’s Police Week Bangladesh, scheduled to begin on May 10.