Current Affairs
Mahmudullah named mentor of Bangladesh U-19 team
Mahmudullah Riyad has been appointed as the mentor of the Bangladesh Under-19 national team. The BCB has finalised the appointment based on an understanding between both parties, a senior BCB official confirmed to the media. He will carry out these responsibilities alongside playing domestic cricket.
Gazipur murder: Padma Bridge CCTV captures suspect jumping into river
Police have recovered the mobile phone of Forqan Mollah, the prime suspect in the murder of five members of the same family in Kapasia, Gazipur. CCTV footage analysis shows that Forqan jumped into the river from the Padma Bridge, police said.
Air India suspends Dhaka-Mumbai flights, reduces Dhaka-Delhi services
State-run carrier Air India has announced a reduction in flights on several international routes, including a temporary suspension of services on the Mumbai-Dhaka route and a reduction in the number of flights on the Delhi-Dhaka route from seven to four per week, effective from June through August.
Govt announces 7-day Eid-ul-Azha holiday, offices to remain open on Saturday
The government has declared a seven-day general holiday for all government and private offices on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification regarding this on Thursday, May 14.
Putin’s China visit finalised during Trump’s trip
The Kremlin has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Beijing during US President Donald Trump’s ongoing trip to China.
Case filed against hospital director, 10 others over patient death at National Heart Institute
A case has been filed against Professor Dr Abdul Wadud Chowdhury, director of the National Heart Institute and Hospital, along with ten other individuals, over the death of a patient named Zinnat Ali who was undergoing treatment at the facility.
HC orders probe into rabies vaccine administered instead of measles
The High Court has ordered an investigation into the incident where a child was given a rabies vaccine instead of a measles shot at the Bhuanpur Upazila Health Complex in Tangail. The court has instructed authorities to submit a probe report within 30 days and ensure proper medical treatment for the child without delay .
One in four World Cup matches risks extreme heat, scientists warn
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to kick off on June 11 across 16 stadiums in the United States, Canada and Mexico, faces a significant health risk from extreme heat driven by climate change, researchers have warned.
Govt plans to bring online gaming under tax net
The government is planning to bring online gaming under the tax net to boost revenue and formalise the digital economy, NBR officials have said.
'Fast and Furious' celebrates 25 years at Cannes
The 25th anniversary of the popular action franchise 'The Fast and the Furious' was celebrated at the Cannes Film Festival with a special midnight screening at the Grand Lumière Theatre on Wednesday, May 13.