Current Affairs
Firhad Hakim resigns as Kolkata mayor
Firhad Hakim has resigned from the post of Mayor of Kolkata, the capital of India's West Bengal. He confirmed his resignation before journalists at the Kolkata Municipal Corporation on Friday, June 5.
31 killed in mob violence, 305 women and children abused in May: Report
In the past month of May, 5 people were killed and 289 injured in 64 incidents of political violence across the country. During the same period, 31 people lost their lives in 66 incidents of mob violence and lynching. Additionally, 305 women and children were victims of abuse, and 78 journalists suffered harassment and torture.
Mangrove forests expanding across world
After decades of deforestation and environmental destruction, mangrove forests are expanding again around the world. A new international study has shown that the rate of new forest formation has increased significantly compared to the destruction of mangroves since 2010.
Shahjalal Airport declared 'silent zone'
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the capital has been officially declared a 'silent zone'. The authorities have said strict measures will be taken to control noise pollution in the airport area following this declaration.
Court remands 2 for 5 days over PM's telephone wire theft
The court has sent two accused arrested in the case of theft of copper wire from the Prime Minister's Office's red telephone connection located in the Secretariat to a five-day remand.
5 more children die from measles in 24 hours
Five children have died from suspected measles across the country in the last 24 hours, according to a press release from the DGHS on Friday, June 5.
Media personality Dipty Chowdhury ties the knot
Popular television presenter Dipty Chowdhury has tied the knot with Mushtaq Ibn Ayub.
Actress Bubly blessed with a baby girl
Popular Dhallywood actress Shabnom Bubly has become a mother for the second time. She confirmed the birth of a daughter in a post on her Facebook page on Friday, June 5.
Mamtaz used to sing to Ivy in jail
Singer and former member of parliament Mamtaz Begum used to regularly sing to former Narayanganj City Corporation Mayor Selina Hayat Ivy during her time in jail.
Samsung’s AI upgrade turns raw health data into daily advice
The intersection of personal health and wearable technology is about to get a major brain upgrade. Samsung has announced a sweeping update to its Health app, set to roll out on June 8, that aims to transform the deluge of raw biometric data on your wrist into clear, actionable advice for daily living. The overhaul serves as a software preview for what users can expect from the company's next generation of wearables, presumably the highly anticipated Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 slated for a July reveal.