0 An earthquake was felt again in various parts of the country. The tremor occurred on Thursday (June 11) at 9:40 PM. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the earthquake’s epicenter was in India’s Silchar area, bordering Karimganj in Sylhet. Its magnitude was 4.5 on the Richter scale. The earthquake’s tremors were reportedly felt in various areas of Sylhet, Mymensingh, and the capital Dhaka. However, no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage have been received. Following the earthquake, many shared their experiences on social media. The relevant authorities are monitoring the situation. Source link
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1 President Md. Shahabuddin has signed the Finance Bill of the proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2026-27. He put his signature on the bill at his office in the Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament) on Thursday (June 11) afternoon. Earlier, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury presented the budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 in the Jatiya Sangsad. Titled ‘Journey towards a Democratic, Humane, and Inclusive Economy,’ the proposed budget’s size has been set at BDT 9 lakh 38 thousand crore. The budget targets a revenue income of BDT 6 lakh 95 thousand crore, resulting in a deficit of…
1 The US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced that additional military operations have been completed in various locations in Iran under the direction of President Donald Trump. In a statement, CENTCOM stated that its forces targeted Iran’s military surveillance capabilities, communication systems, and air defense installations. The statement further mentioned that precision weapons were used to strike Iranian targets that were posing a threat to US forces and international commercial vessels operating in regional waterways. CENTCOM claims these actions were taken in response to Iran’s “unprovoked and ongoing aggression.” The statement concluded, “US forces remain vigilant, strong, and ready…
0 The United States has once again launched an attack on Iran. US President Donald Trump directly warned Iran, holding it responsible for shooting down a US helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz. The attack was launched within hours of this accusation. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported this on Wednesday. In a post on the social media platform X, CENTCOM stated that these attacks began at 5:15 PM US Eastern Time and after midnight on Thursday local Iranian time. CENTCOM further stated that these attacks were in response to Iran’s unprovoked and continued aggression. However, the exact locations in…
0 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman announced that rapid recruitment activities will be initiated for the existing vacant posts across various government departments and institutions. He made this statement on Wednesday (June 10) in response to a supplementary question from BNP Member of Parliament Abul Kalam, representing the Cumilla-9 constituency, during the question-answer session of the Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament). The Prime Minister stated that a significant number of posts remain vacant in various government institutions and departments. Recruiting for these positions is crucial to enhance the quality of public services and ensure prompt service delivery. The government is considering this…
2 The United States launched extensive attacks on multiple locations in Iran late at night. US forces conducted these strikes in response to a US Apache helicopter being shot down in the Strait of Hormuz. According to Iranian state media, successive explosions occurred in Qeshm Island, Jask, Sirik, and Bandar Abbas. Washington stated that these actions were taken in response to Iran’s ‘unprovoked aggression.’ However, Tehran has warned of retaliation, raising fears of a new major conflict in the Middle East. News outlet Al Jazeera reported that the United States carried out a series of attacks on various Iranian facilities…
10 The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase has approved four procurement proposals totaling BDT 463 crore 44 lakh 57 thousand 20 for the purchase of vaccines and medicines used in the National Immunization Program (EPI), Tuberculosis Control Program, and treatment services for HIV/AIDS patients. These proposals were approved at a committee meeting held at the Secretariat on Wednesday (June 10), chaired by Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury. According to meeting sources, a proposal for the procurement of the remaining 50% of routine EPI vaccines for the 2025-26 fiscal year has been approved to ensure the continuation of EPI activities…
0 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman stated that development activities will be carried out with equal importance in areas represented by opposition members of parliament (MPs), just as they are in the constituencies of ruling party MPs. He made this statement on Wednesday (June 10) during the question-answer session of the National Parliament. The Prime Minister informed that the government is working to ensure development in all constituencies, without considering political affiliation, for the sake of the country’s overall development. Development activities will be conducted in the constituencies of opposition members in the same manner as ruling party members implement development…
0 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman attended as the chief guest at the event organized in Senakunja, Dhaka Cantonment, on the occasion of International UN Peacekeepers’ Day. At this event, family members of Bangladeshi peacekeepers who sacrificed their lives while serving in UN peacekeeping missions were honored. The Prime Minister joined this event, held at Senakunja in Dhaka Cantonment, around 10 AM on Wednesday (June 10). Earlier, on the occasion of the day, the Prime Minister, in his message, highly praised the professionalism, efficiency, and human values of Bangladeshi peacekeepers in establishing world peace. He mentioned that Bangladesh is currently one…
5 The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers is set to be observed with due solemnity in Bangladesh on Wednesday (June 10). Although the day is typically observed on May 29 each year, it is being commemorated today in the country due to the Eid holidays. On the occasion of the day, family members of Bangladeshi peacekeepers who sacrificed their lives while serving in UN peacekeeping missions will be honored today at Senakunja in Dhaka Cantonment. Prime Minister Tareque Rahman will be present as the chief guest at the event, scheduled for 9:30 AM. On Tuesday (June 9), in his…