Current Affairs
Four children die with measles symptoms in 24 hours
Four more children have died with measles symptoms across the country in the last 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said in a press release on Friday, June 19.
Ekushey Padak-winning poet Al Mujahidi passes away
Ekushey Padak-winning poet, litterateur and journalist Al Mujahidi has passed away. He breathed his last at 1:40 pm on Friday, June 19, while undergoing treatment at the United Hospital in the capital. He was 83 years old.
Death-over drama costs Bangladesh T20 series defeat against Australia
Bangladesh fell short by seven runs in a closely fought second T20I in Chattogram as Australia secured the series with a tense victory defending 196.
Expatriate tortured at in-laws' home over land dispute in Sherpur
An expatriate returning from abroad was subjected to brutal torture by his in-laws in Nalitabari upazila, Sherpur, when he went to collect his hard-earned money and land bought with it. He was reportedly tied to a coconut tree with a chain and beaten, sparking widespread outrage after a video of the incident spread on social media.
Bangladesh handed 197-run challenge in series-saving second T20I
Australia posted a formidable 196 for 5 in their allotted 20 overs against Bangladesh in the second T20I of the three-match series in Chattogram, setting the hosts a challenging target of 197 runs to level the series.
No security threat over Awami League anniversary: DMP
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has said it sees no immediate security threat surrounding the upcoming founding anniversary of the now-banned Awami League on June 23, but remains on high alert to prevent any untoward incidents.
Chuadanga ICT officer's body found hanging in rented flat
Police have recovered the hanging body of an ICT assistant programmer from a rented flat in Jibannagar upazila of Chuadanga on Friday morning (June 19).
Trump made deal out of desperation: Mojtaba Khamenei
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has said US President Donald Trump pushed a recent US–Iran agreement “out of desperation.”
US–Iran talks in Geneva called off
A planned meeting between the United States and Iran in Geneva of Switzerland has been postponed, according to the Swiss Foreign Ministry.
DPE warns primary teachers over social media use
The Directorate of Primary Education (DPE) has issued a warning to primary school teachers regarding the use of social media, stressing strict compliance with government guidelines on digital conduct.