Current Affairs
Human chain seeks immediate action over attack on journalists
Multimedia Reporters Association (MRA) has formed a human chain to protest the attack on several journalists, including Daily Sokal reporter Mahfuzur Rahman Shishir, by Jamaat-e-Islami leaders and activists while they were performing their professional duties.
South Indian industry is somewhat patriarchal: Tamanna
Though she made her debut with Hindi films, Tamanna Bhatia's success began with Telugu films. In a career spanning almost two decades, she has established herself as a leading actress in the South Indian industry. From that experience, Tamanna feels that the industry is 'somewhat patriarchal'.
PM holds talk with WEF president
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today called upon the World Economic Forum (WEF) to take coordinated measures in support of delta nations like Bangladesh, which are highly vulnerable to climate change, as well as countries threatened by rising sea levels.
Faridpur DB officer withdrawn over BCL leader's death
The officer-in-charge of Faridpur Detective Branch’s Sadar Zone has been withdrawn from his post following the death of a Chhatra League leader in DB custody.
India's statement over Zahed Ur Rahman's trip to Delhi
Zahed Ur Rahman, information adviser to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, went to the Indian capital Delhi to attend a conference. There, he had to face immigration obstacles. After sitting at the Delhi airport for a long time, he finally returned to Dhaka by Monday afternoon.
Mirza Abbas's physical condition is improving: Speaker
The physical condition of Mirza Abbas, the Prime Minister's political advisor and MP, who is undergoing treatment abroad, is improving, Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed said. He gave this information in response to a question from a Member of Parliament (MP) in the National Assembly session today, Tuesday.
Malaysia PM's video of Tarique Rahman with 'Mohajadu' soundtrack goes viral
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman went to Malaysia on his first state visit after taking charge. He held a private meeting with the country's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. In the meeting that followed, various important issues of the bilateral relations between the two countries came up in an open discussion. The discussion focused on efforts to strengthen cooperation in various fields including trade and investment, energy, artificial intelligence (AI), digital economy, education, human capital, agriculture, halal industry and workforce management.
3 more children die of Measles like symptom, death toll rises to 686
Three more children have died with symptoms consistent with measles in 24 hours until 8am today ( 23 June), taking Bangladesh's combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 686.
Gardener dies after jackfruit falls on head at DU's Rokeya Hall
A gardener named Chiakul alias Ujjwal, 38, died after a jackfruit tree fell on his head from a tree on the premises of Dhaka University's (DU) Rokeya Hall.
17 deputy and assistant attorneys general resign
Ten deputy attorneys general and seven assistant attorneys general who are aligned with Jamaat-e-Islami have resigned from their posts.