Current Affairs
Service to humanity will inspire future generations: Speaker
The values of social responsibility and service to humanity will inspire future generations, Speaker of the National Parliament Hafiz Uddin Ahmed has said. He stated that humanitarian activities can become a powerful force for positive change in society, rather than remaining confined within limited circles of individuals or organisations.
Govt aims to turn challenges into opportunities: Foreign Minister
Despite global economic uncertainties, energy crises and trade pressures, the government has set a goal of transforming challenges into opportunities, Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has said. He made the remarks at an investment conference at the Sonargaon Hotel in the capital on Saturday morning, June 13.
'Hanif Bangladeshi' begins Tetulia-Teknaf road march demanding cancellation of US trade deal
Mohammad Hanif, popularly known as 'Hanif Bangladeshi', has started a road march from Tetulia in Panchagarh, the northernmost district of the country, demanding the cancellation of the trade agreement signed with the United States during the tenure of the interim government.
Taylor Swift makes history, inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame
Global pop superstar Taylor Swift has once again made history, becoming the youngest woman ever to be inducted into the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36.
Apu Biswas rides Brazil wave as World Cup fever grips
Bangladeshi film actress Apu Biswas has once again sparked discussion on social media by declaring her unwavering support for the Brazil national football team during the ongoing FIFA World Cup.
Arrest all drug traders: Land Minister to police at Rajshahi seminar
Land Minister Mizanur Rahman Minu has instructed authorities to take action against 1,000 crorepatis involved in the drug trade in Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj.
Dhiraj Seth appointed as new chief of Indian Army
Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth is set to take charge as the new chief of the Indian Army. He is currently serving as the Vice Chief of Army Staff.
Jubo Dal leader shot dead in broad daylight in Raozan
A Jubo Dal leader was shot dead in broad daylight in Raozan upazila, Chattogram, on Saturday afternoon, June 13. The incident took place around 1:30 pm at the Chowmuhani Bazaar in Pahartali union under the upazila. A group of assailants arrived on motorcycles and shot him dead before fleeing.
1,035 women, children abused in five months, 250 raped: Mahila Parishad
A total of 1,035 women and girl children have been victims of abuse across the country in the first five months (January-May) of this year. Among them, 250 were raped, 65 were gang-raped, 18 were murdered after rape, and 53 faced attempted rape.
Shibir leader Jisan stages self-disappearance to evade rape case, marriage pressure
Police have arrested Chhatra Shibir central leader Jisan Pradhan in a case filed on charges of rape and forced abortion, alleging that he also staged his own disappearance to evade a rape allegation and pressure to marry the complainant.