Current Affairs
PWD Engineer couple held on remand over Dhanmondi child maid murder case
A Dhaka court has placed a Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) additional chief engineer and his wife on a two-day remand in a case over the alleged murder of a 9-year-old domestic worker in the capital’s Dhanmondi area.
Bangladesh face Australia in final T20 to avoid series whitewash
Bangladesh will take on Australia in the third and final T20 International in Chattogram today, aiming to avoid a series whitewash after losing the first two matches and conceding the series.
Rohingya refugees reaffirm desire to return home
Rohingya refugees living in overcrowded camps in Cox’s Bazar’s Ukhiya and Teknaf have once again voiced their long-standing demand to return to their homeland in Myanmar, as the protracted repatriation crisis shows no visible progress.
Israel orders halt to military operations in Southern Lebanon
Israel has ordered its military to suspend operations in southern Lebanon, marking a significant tactical shift in the ongoing cross-border conflict, according to Israeli media reports.
12th International Day of Yoga 2026 celebrated in Dhaka
The 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 was celebrated in Dhaka on June 21 with a large and enthusiastic gathering of yoga practitioners, students, wellness experts and distinguished guests at Bashundhara Sports City.
Suryavanshi smashes 11-ball fifty, falls for 94 in record-breaking blitz
Vaibhav Suryavanshi stole the spotlight once again in the Tri-Nation ‘A’ series final with a breathtaking batting display, smashing a record-breaking 11-ball fifty in List A cricket before narrowly missing out on a century.
Prime Minister set to depart for Malaysia this afternoon
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to leave Dhaka this afternoon (June 21) for Malaysia, marking his first foreign trip since assuming office.
Thundershowers likely in 14 districts by noon
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain, thunder showers and gusty winds in several parts of the country by midday today, issuing a cautionary alert for 14 river ports.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu is expecting her first child with Raj Nidimoru
Popular South Indian actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu is reportedly set to embrace motherhood for the first time, according to multiple Indian media reports.
Ex-MP and Freedom Fighter Mosharraf Hossain passes away
Former Member of Parliament and valiant freedom fighter Mosharraf Hossain has passed away at the age of 78.