Current Affairs
How Argentina celebrated Messi's birthday
How many players are fortunate enough to have their birthday fall during the Football World Cup? This refers to Lionel Messi, who turned 39 today. His birthday was celebrated with his teammates in the United States.
Trees granted human-like rights in historic decision by Canadian town
Is a tree merely a collection of wood and leaves, or does it also possess the right to live, grow, and be protected? A small town in the Canadian province of Quebec has answered this question in legal terms—recognizing trees as "living entities."
'My relationship with Iqra was very good', Alvir claims in court
The court has allowed the two-day remand of actor Zaher Alvi, who was arrested in the case of abetment to suicide of his wife Iqra. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Albiruni Mir gave this order after hearing both sides on Wednesday.
Govt owes Tk 13,144 crore to 4 mobile phone operators
The government owes Tk 13,144 crore to the country's four mobile phone operators, Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam told parliament on Wednesday.
Appellate Division overturns HC verdict on dental technologists' independent practice
The Appellate Division has overturned a High Court (HC) judgment that allowed diploma-holding dental technologists to independently treat patients and run private practices, reaffirming that they may only work under the supervision of registered dental surgeons.
2 die of dengue, 157 hospitalized
Two people have died of dengue in the last 24 hours across the country. At the same time, 157 people have been admitted to various hospitals in the country due to dengue. This information was reported as of 8am on Wednesday.
Parliament witnesses debate over ‘interpretation’ of Quranic verse
Parliament on Wednesday (June 24) witnessed a debate among the lawmakers from treasury and opposition benches over a Quranic verse which ultimately involved the Home Minister and the Speaker as well.
3 more children die with measles symptoms
In the last 24 hours, three more children have died with measles symptoms across the country. All the deaths were in Dhaka division. During this time, 1,089 people have been newly infected.
Dhaka University restricts outsiders entry during FIFA World Cup
The University of Dhaka authorities have announced temporary restrictions on the entry of outsiders and tighter vehicle controls across the campus during the FIFA World Cup 2026, citing security concerns and the need to maintain order during the tournament.
Case filed against Mufti Faizul Karim for 'defamatory, malicious' remarks about MP
A case has been filed against Islami Andolan Bangladesh's senior Nayeb-e-Amir Mufti Syed Muhammad Faizul Karim for allegedly spreading defamatory and hateful remarks on social media about BNP MP Monirul Haque Chowdhury from Cumilla-6 constituency.