Current Affairs
SC rules no pension for quitting before 25 years of service
The Supreme Court's Appeal Division has ruled that government employees who resign before completing 25 years of service are not entitled to pension benefits. The ruling overturned a previous High Court decision.
All DU exams on July 13 postponed due to inclement weather
All examinations of Dhaka University scheduled for Monday, July 13, have been postponed due to adverse weather conditions.
Tigress returns to Sundarbans after six months of treatment
A tigress that was critically injured after being trapped in a poacher's snare has been released back into the Sundarbans after six months of treatment and rehabilitation, marking a first in Bangladesh's history.
BGB deployed in 11 districts to tackle flood situation
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has been deployed in 11 districts to tackle the disaster caused by heavy rainfall, flash floods and landslides, the agency said on Sunday, July 12.
182 passengers suffer five-hour ordeal trapped on flight at Dhaka airport
A total of 182 passengers endured a harrowing experience after being stranded inside a Fit Air flight (8D 0912) at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport for nearly five and a half hours on July 11. The Dhaka-Colombo flight was scheduled to depart at 2:15 am but only took off around 7:45 am due to a technical fault.
Iran media publishes 'hit list' of 13 world leaders over Khamenei killing
An influential Iranian media outlet has published a 'target list' of 13 world leaders, including US President Donald Trump and several European heads of state, in retaliation for the killing of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The list was published hours after Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed revenge.
PM pays last respects to Jamiruddin Sircar
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman paid his last respects to former Speaker, former Acting President and BNP standing committee member Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar by placing a wreath at the parliament premises on Sunday, July 12.
175mm rainfall recorded in Dhaka in 24 hours, heavy rain likely to continue
Bangladesh Meteorological Department has recorded 175mm of rainfall in Dhaka over the past 24 hours, the highest in the country, according to meteorologist SKM Nazmul Haque.
Elderly woman killed, gold and cash looted in Jatrabari
An elderly woman, Shahida Begum, 68, was found murdered in her flat in Dhaka's Jatrabari area on Saturday night, July 11, with gold ornaments and cash reportedly looted from the residence. Police suspect the killing was carried out for robbery.
Case filed against four over killing of seven jackals in Barishal
The forest department has filed a case against four individuals under the Wildlife (Conservation and Security) Act, 2012, over the killing of seven jackals in Barishal city.