Current Affairs
20 students sit for HSC exam with 2025 question paper due to invigilators' mistake
Due to a serious blunder at the Phulchhari Government Degree College center in Gaibandha, 20 regular candidates of this year's HSC examination sat for their exam using the 2025 question paper instead of the 2026 one. Concurrently, irregular candidates from 2025 took their exam using the 2026 question paper. Although the incident has sparked anxiety among students and guardians, education authorities have assured that it will not affect the results.
BAU employees to lose allowance if uniform not worn
The administration of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) has made it mandatory for its working drivers, technical staff, security guards, and fourth-class employees to wear their designated uniforms during office hours. If this directive is violated, the allowance provided to them for clothing or leverage will be suspended.
India signs defense agreement with Japan
India and Japan have entered a new chapter in defense cooperation. Under their first-ever joint defense technology development project, New Delhi and Tokyo will work together to develop the ‘Unicorn’ radio antenna technology for the navy. The announcement came following a meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday.
Woman sued for Facebook live on bribery allegations against UNO
A case has been filed under the Cyber Security Act against Rehana Begum Urmi, who recently generated significant discussion on Facebook Live by accusing Tetulia Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Afroz Shahin Khosru of taking a bribe with the promise of a village police job. Meanwhile, the district administration stated that a primary investigation found no truth to the allegations brought against the UNO.
10 students miss HSC exam over registration fraud
Ten students from Mahasthangarh Mahi Sawar Degree College in Bogura were unable to participate in the HSC examinations as they did not receive their admit cards and registration cards. The opening day of the exams, the students gathered and staged a demonstration in front of the college after failing to get their admit cards upon arrival in the morning on Thursday (July 2).
24,784 candidates absent, 7 expelled on the first day of HSC exams
On the first day of the nationwide HSC and equivalent examinations for 2026, a total of 24,784 candidates were absent. Additionally, 7 candidates were expelled on the same day for adopting unfair means.
Mitali Express train between Bangladesh and India to resume soon
Efforts have been initiated to resume the Mitali Express train service between Bangladesh and India after a long hiatus. If everything goes well, the operation of this international train between New Jalpaiguri and Dhaka could start very soon.
Former Chief Justice Khairul Haque's bail upheld, no bar to release
The Appellate Division Chamber Court has upheld the bail of former Chief Justice ABM Khairul Haque in a murder case at Dhaka's Jatrabari Police Station during the July mass uprising. The court has issued a 'no order' order on the state's application seeking a stay on the bail granted by the High Court. Appellate Division Chamber Justice Md. Rezaul Haque gave the order on Thursday.
Dhaka, Beijing heading towards new joint platform for diplomacy and defense: Yao Wen
In a bid to take China-Bangladesh relations to the highest level, Chinese Ambassador to Dhaka Yao Wen said that discussions are underway to form a new 'platform' to coordinate diplomacy and defense.
Myanmar airstrikes near Teknaf border
The Myanmar military has once again launched air strikes in Rakhine State near the Bangladesh border. Following a hiatus of nearly seven months, the explosions from the attacks carried out were heard across various areas of the Teknaf border in Cox's Bazar, triggering panic among local residents on Wednesday night (July 1).