Current Affairs
TIB urges government to abandon move to legalise undisclosed income
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has expressed deep concern over reports that the government may reintroduce provisions in the upcoming 2026–27 national budget allowing the whitening of undisclosed money, calling the move a step that would effectively legitimise corruption.
Man tortured in ‘medieval-style’ village arbitration over drug allegations in Brahmanbaria
A 40-year-old man was allegedly subjected to brutal, so-called “medieval-style” torture during a village arbitration over drug trafficking allegations in Nabinagar upazila of Brahmanbaria.
Man lynched over child rape attempt dies at Jhenaidah hospital
A man accused of attempting to rape a seven-year-old child was beaten to death by an angry mob in Jhenaidah Sadar Upazila on Thursday afternoon (June 4).
Heatwave sweeps 48 districts, night temperatures fail to bring relief
A mild to moderate heatwave is currently affecting at least 48 districts across Bangladesh, including the capital Dhaka, leaving people struggling with extreme discomfort both during the day and night.
Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman to visit Russia on official trip
Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman is set to undertake an official bilateral visit to Russia, with his departure for Moscow scheduled for June 6, officials said on Thursday (June 4).
Husband carries wife's body to hospital after killing her by stabbing in Ukhiya
A domestic dispute in Cox’s Bazar’s Ukhiya ended in tragedy on Thursday morning (June 4) as a woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband, who later carried her lifeless body on his shoulder to a local hospital in a shocking aftermath of the incident.
Middlemen drive green chilli prices up 116% from farm to consumer: CPD
The price of green chillies increases by as much as 116 per cent between the farm gate and the retail market due to the role of multiple intermediaries in the supply chain, according to a new study by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).
Ad-Din Hospital served show-cause notice over six newborns deaths
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has issued a show-cause notice to Ad-Din Medical College Hospital in Dhaka’s Moghbazar over the deaths of six newborns, asking the authorities to explain why the hospital’s licence should not be revoked.
Six killed in lightning strikes across Chapainawabganj
At least six people, including three women, were killed in separate lightning strike incidents across Chapainawabganj on Thursday afternoon (June 4) as sudden storms and heavy rain swept through the district.
Husband, mother-in-law detained for questioning over housewife's death in Ukhiya
A husband and mother-in-law have been taken into police custody after a housewife's mysterious death in Ukhiya upazila of Cox's Bazar.