Current Affairs
Oil prices climb to $100 globally amid rising geopolitical tensions
Global oil prices have climbed sharply, with benchmark crude crossing $100 per barrel on Wednesday (May 27), as renewed geopolitical tensions between Iran and the United States reignite concerns over energy supply stability.
Russian national found dead at Rooppur Nuclear Power Project site in Pabna
A Russian national working at the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project has been found dead under unclear circumstances in Ishwardi upazila of Pabna.
United States announce 26-man squad for FIFA 2026 World Cup
The host nation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the United States men's national soccer team, has announced its final 26-man squad ahead of the tournament on home soil.
60km tailback on Dhaka-Tangail highway
Due to the pressure of additional vehicles and continuous rain, a severe traffic jam has been created on the Dhaka-Tangail-Jamuna Bridge highway along an area of about 60 kilometers.
Probe committee formed over deaths of six newborns at Ad-Din Hospital
A three-member investigation committee has been formed following the deaths of six newborns at a ward of Ad-Din Hospital in the capital’s Moghbazar area.
AC shutdown triggers death of six newborns at Ad-Din Hospital: Police
Police have said that the preliminary cause behind the deaths of six newborns at a post-operative ward of Ad-Din Hospital appears to be related to the air-conditioning system being switched off for a period of time.
Common mistakes in storing Qurbani meat that increase spoilage risk
Proper storage of Qurbani meat becomes a major household task during Eid, but experts say recurring mistakes often lead to spoilage, unpleasant odours, or freezer malfunctions in many homes.
Israel orders Lebanese to leave swathe of the south, east 'immediately'
Israeli forces have ordered residents to evacuate around 50 towns, municipalities, and villages across southern and eastern Lebanon within a single day, warning of possible imminent military strikes in the affected areas.
4 killed, 10 injured in trajic road crash in Dhaka
A road crash in the capital has killed at least four people and injured 10 others after a passenger bus lost control and collided with another bus in the capital's Nadda area.
Eid rush pushes Jamuna Bridge toll collection to nearly Tk 4cr
A massive surge in Eid holiday travel pushed vehicle movement on the Jamuna Bridge past 56,000 in the last 24 hours, generating nearly Tk 4 crore in toll revenue.