Current Affairs
13-year-old who fled on launch over madrasa admission row rescued in Dhaka
A 13-year-old girl who ran away from Chandpur on a launch bound for Dhaka, upset after being enrolled in a madrasa against her will, has been rescued by the river police with the help of National Emergency Service 999.
JU student expelled over "adverse" remarks on July movement
Jahangirnagar University (JU) authorities have temporarily expelled a student over allegations of making adverse remarks on social media about the July uprising and of ties to the banned organization Chhatra League. A five-member committee has also been formed to investigate the allegations, and university authorities have filed a case against the accused student at Ashulia police station.
Buying a new monitor? Here are the features you need to know
Times have changed, and so has the nature of work. From office documents to online classes, gaming, or creating content for YouTube and Facebook — everything now revolves around one central object: the computer screen. People spend a large part of their day sitting in front of this illuminated display. Naturally, the question arises: how mindful are we when choosing the device we stare at for so long?
6 more children die of measles symptoms
Six more children have died with measles symptoms across the country in the last 24 hours. During the same period, a total of 818 children were newly infected with measles or measles-like symptoms. This information was disclosed in an updated report published by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Thursday (August 6).
Renowned folk singer Swagata Dey passes away
Swagata Dey, a popular artist of Bengali folk music, has passed away. He breathed his last on Thursday (August 6) while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal. News of his death has cast a shadow of grief over the world of Bengali folk music.
Attempted sexual abuse of child, Jamaat activist whipped and fined in village arbitration
A man named Helal Uddin, described as a Jamaat activist, has been whipped 50 times and fined 10,000 taka in a village arbitration (salish) over allegations of attempting to sexually abuse an 11-year-old child in Hatiya, Noakhali. The incident took place Tuesday in Adarsha Gram No. 4 of Horni union in the upazila. The accused, Helal Uddin, works as a village doctor (rural medical practitioner). Locals claim he regularly took part in Jamaat's programs.
Elevator mirrors: Not just for grooming
Glancing at yourself in the mirror the moment you step into an elevator — fixing your hair, straightening your clothes, or simply catching your own reflection — is a habit nearly everyone shares. But according to architects and behavioral experts, giving passengers a chance to check their appearance isn't actually the main reason mirrors are installed in elevators. Behind it lies a deliberate blend of psychology, safety, and user-friendly design.
Scammers target visa Seekers, Indian High Commission issues warning
The Indian High Commission in Dhaka has issued a warning urging Bangladeshi visa applicants to stay alert against fraud, after reports emerged of individuals posing as High Commission officials and offering visa and consular services in exchange for money.
Trump administration refunds nearly $100 billion in tariffs following Court ruling
Following a US Supreme Court ruling that struck down a major portion of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration under emergency powers, roughly $100 billion has been refunded to importers. According to US customs authority data, although a total of about $128.68 billion is owed in refunds, more than three-quarters of that amount has already been paid.
Youth critically injured in mine blast at Ukhiya border
A young man named Badi Alam, 32, was critically injured in a landmine explosion in an area adjacent to the Myanmar border in Ukhiya, Cox's Bazar. The incident occurred around 10 am on Thursday in the Balukhali border area of Palongkhali union in the upazila. The injured Badi Alam is the son of Sona Mia of the Balukhali Jumer Chhara area.