Current Affairs
Sagar-Runi murder case investigation report deferred for 128th time
The submission of the investigation report in the murder case of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi has been deferred once again, marking the 128th time the deadline has been extended. The court has set August 27 as the new date for filing the report.
Bangladeshi and Pakistani Foreign Ministers meet in Philippines
Foreign Minister of Bangladesh Dr. Khalilur Rahman met with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila, the capital of the Philippines.
Eight behaviors that gradually erode mental well-being
Certain habits and interpersonal behaviors are often mistaken for ordinary personality traits, yet long-term exposure to them can systematically undermine self-confidence, elevate stress, and toxicity within personal and professional relationships. Psychologists advise maintaining heightened awareness regarding several distinct behavioral patterns.
Protests, effigy burning demand resignation of Jamat MP Gazi Nazrul in Satkhira
A protest march and demonstration rally were held in Shyamnagar following the viral circulation of a video on social media involving Gazi Nazrul Islam, a leader of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and Member of Parliament for the Satkhira-4 constituency (Shyamnagar-part of Kaliganj). At the conclusion of the rally, demonstrators burned a symbolic effigy of the lawmaker and demanded his resignation.
HC issues rule seeking bachelor's degree requirement for UP Chairmen
The High Court has issued a rule asking why instructions should not be given to set a minimum educational qualification of a bachelor's degree for candidates contesting the post of Union Parishad (UP) Chairman. The court also questioned why Section 26 of the Local Government (Union Parishad) Act, 2009—which sets no educational qualifications for the role—should not be declared unconstitutional.
RAB arrests fugitive convict sentenced to 13 years in Chattogram
The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested Md. Aftab Uddin, 52, a fugitive wanted under eight warrants and sentenced to 13 years in prison, following a drive in the Bayezid Bostami area of Chattogram city.
Shahajpath launches five-day education-cultural festival
Shahajpath High School has organized a five-day "Education-Cultural Festival 2026" aimed at fostering children's creativity, cultural practices, and holistic development. Running from July 21 to July 25 (Shrabon 6 to 10, 1433 BS), the festival's main stage events will take place on July 24 and 25 at the Abdul Karim Sahitya Bisharad Auditorium of Bangla Academy.
ECNEC approves 8 projects worth BDT 14,000 crore
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved eight development projects with a total estimated outlay of BDT 14,041.21 crore.
3-point proposals for Bangladesh to build non-discriminatory digital future
Minister for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology and Science and Technology Faqir Mahbub Anam has presented three-point proposals on behalf of Bangladesh to build an inclusive, safe and non-discriminatory digital future in the global cyber space. He emphasized strengthening multilateral cyber governance, ensuring easy access to technology and knowledge, and reducing digital inequality.
ECOSOC recommends extending LDC graduation preparation period for Bangladesh
The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) has recommended that the UN General Assembly consider requests from Bangladesh and Nepal to extend their preparation period for graduating from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category by an additional three years.