Current Affairs
Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than three years in coma
Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati, the eldest daughter of King Maha Vajiralongkorn and a prominent member of the royal family, has died at the age of 47 after remaining in a coma for more than three years.
Construction work of ‘Asia’s Largest Ram Statue’ in Gaibandha suspended
Authorities behind a project to build Asia’s largest statue of Lord Ram in Gaibandha's Palashbari upazila have announced a temporary suspension of construction work following growing tensions over the project's funding sources and transparency.
Finance Minister to brief media on record FY2026-27 budget this afternoon
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury is scheduled to address a post-budget press conference on Friday afternoon (June 12), where he is expected to explain key features of the proposed national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year and respond to questions from the media.
AmCham welcomes proposed budget
American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) has welcomed the proposed national budget for FY2026–27. AmCham acknowledged the BNP-led government’s efforts to maintain fiscal discipline while prioritising human capital development, investment promotion, and support for vulnerable groups.
Cattle market under metro station causes Tk3m damage
The temporary cattle market along the Dhaka Metro Rail corridor in Uttara has caused damage worth around Tk3 million.
12 SP rank officers transferred
12 Superintendent of Police (SP) rank officers have been transferred and posted to various places in the country. This information was given in a notification signed by Nasreen Sultana, Deputy Secretary of Police-1 Branch of the Ministry of Home Affairs, on Thursday.
Budget is people-oriented, but implementation is challenging: Dr Salehuddin Ahmed
Bangladesh Bank former governor and finance adviser to previous interim government Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has described the proposed national budget for FY2027 as people-oriented, and reflective of the government's political commitments.
Bangladesh again shaken by earthquake
An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale was felt again across the country. This mild earthquake was felt at 9:40 pm on Thursday (June 11).
Massive fire breaks out at Khulna City Medical
A terrible fire broke out at Khulna City Medical College Hospital. The fire broke out around 9:30 pm on Thursday (June 11).
Proposed budget is anti-people and plundering: Jamaat-e-Islami
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has held a protest procession and rally in the capital to protest against the proposed national budget, calling it 'anti-people and plundering'.