Current Affairs
India continues real-time flood data sharing with Bangladesh
India is continuing to provide Bangladesh with real-time flood-related hydrological data under an established bilateral cooperation framework.
TMC rebel faction announces parallel committee excluding Mamata, Abhishek
A faction within India’s Trinamool Congress (TMC) has announced a 30-member parallel organisational committee, excluding party supremo Mamata Banerjee and senior leader Abhishek Banerjee, in a move that highlights deepening internal rifts following the party’s recent electoral setbacks in West Bengal.
Chinese tourist harassment at Paharpur sparks outrage, content creator arrested
A content creator has been arrested for allegedly harassing a Chinese tourist at the historic Paharpur Buddhist Monastery in Naogaon and later sharing the video on social media, triggering widespread criticism over the treatment of foreign visitors.
PM’s China visit poised to boost trade, investment and tech cooperation
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to visit China amid growing expectations of deeper economic cooperation between the two countries, with trade, investment, infrastructure, energy and technology partnerships likely to dominate the agenda.
Chhatra Dal leader files complaint seeking ACC inquiry into Amir Hamza
A local Chhatra Dal leader has sought the intervention of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to investigate a controversial bribery allegation made by Kushtia-3 lawmaker Amir Hamza, who previously claimed he had been offered Tk 50 crore to keep Kushtia Medical College closed.
Hannan appointed youth team head coach, Mahmudullah named mentor
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced its new coaching panel, appointing former national team opener Hannan Sarkar as the head coach of the Under-19 team and former all-rounder Mahmudullah as the mentor on Monday.
Video of government official calculating bribes on calculator goes viral
A video of Debiganj Upazila Project Implementation Officer (PIO) Babul Chandra Roy allegedly demanding a 15 percent commission as a bribe against allocations for various development projects has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread criticism.
Fifth dengue death of June
Bangladesh recorded its fifth dengue-related fatality of June as a woman passed away at a hospital under the Dhaka North City Corporation area during the 24-hour period leading up to 8am on Monday. This follows the deaths of two other women reported in the previous 24 hours, bringing the country's total dengue death toll to 10 this year.
Earthquake felt in Capital, other parts of the Country
Earthquakes were felt in various parts of the country, including the capital. The earthquake was felt around 9:28pm on Monday. There were no immediate reports of casualties.
US temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil sales for 60 days
The United States has temporarily suspended economic sanctions on Iranian oil sales for a period of 60 days, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Monday.