Current Affairs
Israel takes control of UNRWA training centre in East Jerusalem
Israeli security forces entered and took control of a UN-run technical training centre in East Jerusalem on Tuesday (August 25), escalating tensions over the status of United Nations facilities in the occupied West Bank.
MPs trade barbs over inspection room nameplate in Nilphamari
A dispute over a nameplate at a newly opened inspection room in Saidpur Upazila Parishad of Nilphamari sparked a heated verbal exchange between two Bangladesh MPs on Tuesday (August 25), leaving guests and officials briefly stunned.
Govt issues seven directives to educational institutions ahead of PM’s Gold Cup
The government has directed all educational institutions across Bangladesh to step up promotional activities for the Prime Minister's Gold Cup National Football Competition 2026.
Pedestrian killed after being hit by speeding vehicle in Jatrabari
An unidentified man, aged around 40, was killed after being hit by a speeding vehicle in the capital's Jatrabari area early Wednesday (August 26).
Yamal dances with mom at star-studded 19th birthday bash
Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal marked his 19th birthday in style, hosting a lavish celebration dubbed "A Night of Champions" with family and friends.
US sanctions four Indian firms, three nationals over Iran oil trade
The United States has imposed sanctions on four India-based companies and three Indian nationals accused of facilitating significant transactions involving Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products, as Washington steps up economic pressure on Tehran.
PM's Adviser Mahdi Amin leaves for 3-day official visit to China
Prime Minister's Adviser and spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office Mahdi Amin left Dhaka on Tuesday night (August 25) for a three-day official visit to China at the invitation of the Chinese government.
US halts immigrant visa applications worldwide
The Trump administration has paused immigrant visa processing at US embassies and consulates worldwide as the State Department introduces stricter screening measures, a department official said Tuesday (August 25).
Country music legend Dolly Parton no more
Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 following a brief battle with cancer, her management team confirmed Tuesday (August 25).
BSF personnel leave guns behind after border dispute in Lalmonirhat
Three members of India's Border Security Force (BSF) left behind two shotguns and a walkie-talkie and withdrew from Bangladeshi territory on Tuesday (August 25) after facing protests from local residents along the Lalmonirhat border.