Current Affairs
High Court orders expat passport backlog cleared in 60 days
The High Court ordered the authorities to dispose of all pending applications for new passports and passport renewals submitted by Bangladeshi expatriates within 60 days, in a ruling aimed at addressing prolonged delays affecting overseas citizens.
Bangladesh invited to be US-led Pax Silica initiative partner, decides to join WAICO
The United States has indicated that Bangladesh may become a participant in its Pax Silica initiative in the future, emphasizing the country's considerable potential in the information technology (IT) sector.
BTS star Jimin's World Cup shirt fetches $110,000 at FIFA auction
A shirt worn by BTS member Jimin during the halftime show of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final has sold for $110,000, tying with the tournament's official final match ball as the most expensive item at a FIFA charity auction.
Police must never serve any political party: Home Minister
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Sunday (August 2) has said that Bangladesh Police must never become an instrument of any political party or group, urging newly commissioned officers to uphold the rule of law with professionalism, integrity and political neutrality.
Mourinho's Madrid return ends in frustration after 2-2 draw against Fiorentina
Real Madrid let a two-goal first-half advantage slip as Fiorentina rallied to secure a 2-2 draw in a preseason friendly on Saturday (August 1), spoiling the return of head coach Jose Mourinho for his first match back in charge of the Spanish giants.
13 killed as tourist plane crashes in Peru
Thirteen people were killed after a small plane carrying tourists has crashed in Peru on Saturday (August 1).
JCD leader held over raping college student in Jashore
Police have arrested a local Chhatra Dal leader in Jashore on allegations of raping a higher secondary student after allegedly luring her with the promise of assistance in processing her national identity card (NID).
3 killed,12 injured in Moscow restaurant bombing
At least three people were killed and 21 sustained serious injuries in an explosion took place at a restaurant in Moscow on Saturday (August 1), according to the Tass state news agency report.
BNP authorises party chief Tarique Rahman to choose presidential nominee
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) standing committee has authorised party chief and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to select the party’s candidate for the presidency.
Mediation can resolve 45 lakh pending cases: Law Minister
Effective mediation can significantly reduce the backlog of approximately 45 lakh pending cases in the country's courts, ensuring faster, more affordable and humane justice for the people, said Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman.