Current Affairs
College student found hanging in Jamalpur home
A college student was found hanging inside a rented house in Jamalpur city on Friday night (August 28), around two to three days after the room was reportedly locked from inside.
Son-in-law hacks father-in-law to death in Gazipur
A 65-year-old man was allegedly hacked to death with an axe by his son-in-law in Kaliganj upazila of Gazipur.
Midnight protest erupts in Brahmanbaria over Hasnat’s remarks
A protest march was held in Brahmanbaria late Friday night (August 28) against remarks made by National Citizens Party (NCP) Leader and Cumilla-4 Lawmaker Hasnat Abdullah in Parliament regarding the suspension of cultural programmes, including concerts and boat races.
Two teens tortured after being tied to trees, poles over alleged theft
Two teenagers were allegedly beaten after being tied to trees and poles in separate incidents in Rajshahi and Lalmonirhat over accusations of theft, sparking outrage after videos of the assaults circulated on social media.
Putin, leaders of six countries congratulate President Mirza Fakhrul
Russian President Vladimir Putin and the leaders of six other countries have congratulated Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on assuming office as President of Bangladesh.
Nepal flood death toll hits 626, nearly 2,000 still missing
The death toll from devastating flash floods in Nepal has risen to 626, with nearly 1,924 people still missing, according to the country’s disaster relief authorities.
50km tailback paralyses Dhaka-Chattogram highway
A 50-kilometre-long traffic tailback has brought the Dhaka-bound lane of the Dhaka-Chattogram highway to a near standstill, leaving thousands of passengers and motorists stranded for hours.
Tigers return home after landmark Test triumph over Australia
Bangladesh national cricket team returned home on Friday night (August 28) after a landmark Australia tour that saw the Tigers secure their first-ever Test victory on Australian soil and announce themselves as a growing force in overseas cricket.
Irene Khan assumes charge as Bangladesh’s permanent UN representative
Internationally recognised human rights expert Irene Zubaida Khan has assumed office as Bangladesh’s new permanent representative to the United Nations.
7-year-old admitted to hospital after madrasa teacher's beating in Bagerhat
A seven-year-old residential student of Darus Sunnah Madrasa in Shoronkhola upazila of Bagerhat has been allegedly severely beaten by a teacher for failing to recite his lessons. The child, identified as Azizul, has sustained black and blue bruises across his body and has been admitted to Shoronkhola Upazila Health Complex.