Current Affairs
PM Tarique Rahman joins 'Revenue Conference 2026'
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has joined the 'Revenue Conference 2026' organised at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in the capital.
6 youths from Sunamganj missing en route from Libya to Greece
Allegations have emerged that six youths from Sunamganj's Shantiganj upazila have gone missing while attempting to travel by trawler from Libya to Greece across the Mediterranean Sea. Family members claim they have been unable to contact them since they departed from Libya for Europe on August 3. The relatives of the missing are spending their days and nights in anxiety.
15km traffic jam on Dhaka-Chattogram highway, commuters suffer
Commuters have been enduring severe suffering due to a long tailback on the Cumilla section of the Dhaka-Chattogram highway. Since Tuesday morning, vehicles on the Chattogram-bound lane have been moving at a snail's pace from Amtali to Chandina, a stretch of around 15 kilometres. As a result, passengers travelling to Chattogram from Dhaka and other areas have been stuck on the road for hours.
DGHS shuts down over 250 illegal health facilities in five months
The government has intensified its crackdown on unlicensed and substandard hospitals, clinics, blood banks and diagnostic centres across the country. Drives conducted by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) have led to the closure of more than 250 illegal healthcare facilities in the past five months. The operation is ongoing in the capital Dhaka as well as in various districts and upazilas nationwide.
Australia to make big changes to avoid whitewash against Bangladesh
Australia are preparing to bounce back in the series after the shock of a nine-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in Darwin. Following that loss in the first Test, multiple changes are expected in the playing XI for the second Test in Mackay. If they lose the next match as well, the hosts will face the embarrassment of being whitewashed in a Test series by Bangladesh for the first time.
Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan will once again be part of India: Yoga guru Ramdev
Indian yoga guru Ramdev has said that Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan will one day be reunited with India. He called on Indians to be patient in this regard.
Chemist arrested for selling banned drugs via Daraz ads
The Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) has arrested a chemist named Anisur Rahman for allegedly selling the banned drug THC on the online shopping platform Daraz under the name 'CBD Oil' and aromatic oils. The agency claims this is the first case in the country under the amended narcotics law involving the sale of drugs through an online platform.
488 arrested in DMP drives in capital, arms and drugs recovered
During regular drives across various areas of the capital over the past 24 hours, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) have arrested 488 individuals. Police also filed 55 cases in connection with various incidents.
Selim Al Deen's 77th birth anniversary today, commemorated through various events
Today marks the 77th birth anniversary of Selim Al Deen, one of the most powerful playwrights of the modern phase of Bengali theatre. He carved a distinct position in the theatre world by presenting local traditions, folk culture and Bengal's own ethos in a new light. Various theatre organisations and educational institutions have organised different programmes to mark the occasion.
Last day for withdrawal of presidential candidature today
Today is the last day for withdrawal of candidature for the country's 23rd presidential election. Candidates may withdraw their nomination by 4pm on Tuesday, August 18.